As the son of a career Navy officer, Alejandro Villanueva grew up on military bases worldwide, playing football and basketball among other sports. Villanueva sees the camps as an opportunity to give back to a community he cherishes.

Commissaries are observing April, the Month of the Military Child, with giveaways and savings for the entire family. DeCA's industry partners are collaborating with commissaries to offer discounts beyond everyday savings. 

For many people standing in line for the March 30 grand opening of the new commissary at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the size of the facility meant as much to them as the amount they save on their groceries.

Commissary patrons stateside will be able to stock up on their favorite items at significant savings during the Defense Commissary Agency's spring Customer Appreciation Case Lot Sale event.

The SoyNut Butter Co. is voluntarily recalling all varieties of I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butters and I.M. Healthy Granola products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to a March 8 notice.

Gerber Products Company is voluntarily recalling their Cheese Ravioli Pasta Pick-Ups because the identification that an egg allergen is missing from the label, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent March 8.

Nonna Foods is voluntarily recalling certain jars of Lidia's Marinara Sauce due to undeclared milk allergens according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent March 10.

Riviana Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific Ronzoni Thin Spaghetti cartons because they may contain an egg fettuccine product, which was not declared on the product package. The message was sent March 20.

French's Food Company LLC is voluntarily recalling specific French's Crispy Jalapeños due to the presence of metal and stone particles found in the product, according to a 29 March recall notice.