A fun-filled article for the whole family about this festive fall gourd. Including jokes, trivia, and other interesting facts that will be good to know come the spooky season!

Not just for Flag Day or Fathers' Day on June 19, but for every day in June commissaries are stocking the products their customers need at special promotional prices. Each month, we collaborate with industry partners to offer discounts and events to help patrons maximize their benefit.

Whatever variety you choose, look for apples free of bruises and firm to the touch. Apples stored in the refrigerator will last up to 10 times longer than those left at room temperature. Use this guide to determine what apples are best for you!

The U.S. Army marks its 241st anniversary June 14. On that date in 1775, the Continental Congress established the Army and named George Washington its commanding general. Today, DeCA provides the commissary benefit for all military services.

Vicki L. Archileti's dedication to government service is perhaps eclipsed only by her fascination with "The Wizard of Oz," the 1939 movie starring Judy Garland. Her office decorations were usually dominated by reflections of that Hollywood classic.

The Defense Commissary Agency will host the military resale partnership event, Your Healthy Lifestyle Festival, July 1-31 at commissaries worldwide. Customers are also advised to contact their local installation media for specific festival event schedules.

Twenty-five years ago, a natural disaster in the Philippines forced the eventual closure of all U.S. military bases in the country. Among the facilities that closed were three commissaries, one run by the Air Force Commissary Service and two by the Navy Resale Services Support Office.

Let the fruit itself do the decorating for you. Just garnish a stack of watermelon slices with star fruit and purple (blue) grapes and you're done! This helpful article will show you how!

If your favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla, you're in good company – vanilla has been America's first-choice flavor for a very long time. Use this helpful article to learn more about why we all love ice cream!

Thousands of boys and girls in military communities are seeing their pro football heroes up close and personal through youth football ProCamps sponsored by Procter and Gamble in partnership with the Defense Commissary Agency.