Awareness of the commissary benefit hit prime time on Memorial Day thanks to a sales promotion that placed the Defense Commissary Agency logo on the winning JR Motorsports (JRM) No. 7 car at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael Saucedo is on a mission to ensure the Defense Commissary Agency’s newest eligible patrons, disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients, take full advantage of the savings they can achieve by shopping their commissaries.

With Father’s Day coming up in about two weeks, there are plenty of opportunities to save significantly on the items for “dear old dad’s” big meal by checking out the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for June 5-18.

This summer hundreds of boys and girls in 11 military communities will be able to enjoy a football ProCamps event thanks to a resale promotion between Procter & Gamble (P&G) and commissaries and exchanges.

The Continental Army was formed on June 14, 1775, by a resolution that was passed by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia after the outbreak of the American Revolution. Gen. George Washington was named the Army’s commanding general. Two days after the service was established, the roots of the commissary benefit were laid down.

Gelato Boy is voluntarily recalli

Johnsonville LLC is recalling 42,062 pounds of ready-to-eat “Beddar with Cheddar” pork sausage links that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically very thin strands of black plastic fibers, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent June 15.

In the summertime, the sizzling grill becomes a focal point where stories are shared and memories are created. So, for that upcoming family or unit barbecue, check out the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer (June 19 - July 2) for significant savings on fresh meat and produce along with grilling accessories through “Thrill of the Grill” campaign.