‘SETTLE INTO THE SEASON': Commissaries help families maintain holiday traditions while saving at least 25% on the products for their festive meals
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FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. – Missed milestones, continuous moves to new duty stations far away from family and friends, and ever-changing international affairs dictate the military family’s pace of life. However, holiday traditions serve as a constant, reminding the military family of home no matter where they are in the world.
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) stands committed to helping our military families provide a feeling of home and an experience of community by helping them realize all their holiday traditions centered around food.
When they are making a home in a new country or even a new state, Jennifer Rivers and her spouse, Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, the new senior enlisted advisor for the Defense Commissary Agency, depend on their commissary, especially during the holidays.
“When you're stationed far from home, familiar brands, ingredients, and holiday staples can be hard to come by,” said Mario Rivers. “But the commissary bridges that gap. There's something incredibly comforting about walking down its aisles and finding my favorite brand of cranberry sauce or the exact pie crust that I always use for the traditional Rivers’ holiday recipes.”
Visit your commissary to take advantage of all the special offers and promotional discounts from your favorite holiday brands.
Throughout the holidays, commissary industry partners – vendors, suppliers and brokers – are collaborating with stores to offer promotional discounts beyond everyday savings for the holidays. For example, commissaries worldwide are offering select brands of whole frozen turkeys for 69 cents per pound while supplies last.
Ensure you are getting the most from your commissary benefit during the holiday season by checking the product displays at the end of each aisle. There you will find holiday-related items offered at extra-low prices. Enjoy even more savings and value by choosing Your Everyday Savings (YES!) products and Commissary Store Brands such as Freedom’s Choice items.
“The commissary isn't just a store for us; it's a lifeline,” said Jennifer Rivers. “It's a touchstone that connects us to our roots and helps us ‘Settle into the Season,’ no matter where duty calls.
“As we prepare for the holidays this year, I am filled with gratitude for the role the commissary plays in helping military families like ours find a sense of normalcy in the often-unpredictable journey of military life.” Mario Rivers said.
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About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Commissaries provide a military benefit, saving authorized patrons thousands of dollars annually on their purchases compared to similar products at commercial retailers. The discounted prices include a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America’s military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.