QUICKER ACCESS TO THE BENEFIT: DeCA promotes ‘shop.commissaries.com’ as go-to site to make online patron shopping quicker, easier, cost-effective
Commissary patrons will now see a faster path to virtual shopping as the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announces “shop.commissaries.com,” as its go-to website for access to services like online ordering, payment and pickup.Shop.commissaries.com replaces “commissaries.com” as DeCA’s patron-facing online site, streamlining the customer experience and making it consistent with other grocery retailers.
CELEBRATING 32 YEARS: Since Oct. 1, 1991, commissaries have delivered patron savings on groceries to military members and their families
In another lifetime, Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Director and CEO John Hall was a soldier, one of the millions of service members who used his commissary benefit to save money on groceries for him and his family. With DeCA approaching its 32nd anniversary on Oct. 1, Hall wants as many of the more than 15 million eligible patrons as possible to enjoy the commissary benefit just like he did.
Commissaries to remain open during a potential lapse in appropriation
Military commissaries will remain open worldwide for a limited amount of time during a potential lapse in appropriation, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announced.
Tangy Jerk Chicken & Brown Rice
THE JOY OF EATING IN: Commissaries encourage patrons to prepare, share meals at home to provide nutritional, social and financial benefits
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) urges military families to focus on the value of cooking and eating meals together which will, hopefully, establish home-cooking as a longstanding tradition.
DeCA welcomes the fall season with significant savings to troops and families in Commissary Sales Flyers for Oct. 9 – 22
As the leaves begin to change and a crispness fills the air, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) welcomes the fall season with plenty of savings through its Oct. 9-22 Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! On Oct. 13, commissaries honor Navy’s 248 years of service
On Oct. 13, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) salutes the U.S. Navy on the 248th anniversary of their establishment by the Continental Congress in 1775.
WATCHING FOOTBALL IN STYLE! ‘Ultimate NFL Tailgates’ awarded to three installations thanks to military resale promotion
Hundreds of football fans in three military communities will be able to watch football in style thanks to a resale promotion between Procter & Gamble (P&G) and commissaries and exchanges.
Sixteen-ounce Snapple product withdrawn
Kuerig Dr. Pepper is voluntarily withdrawing one size of their Snapple drink product as it does not meet the company’s high-quality production standards, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Oct. 12.
MINUTE OF HISTORY: From troop rations to commissary shelves, butter has long been a traditional staple for the military
Throughout history, people have enjoyed the smooth taste of butter. From being churned on farms to being available on the commissary shelf today, this popular dairy product also has a rich role in U.S. military history.