The next emergency will not be annotated on your planning calendar. However, during National Preparedness Month in September, greater awareness is highlighted on the necessity to plan for the unexpected. Whatever the crisis, service members and their families can save at least 25 percent by using their commissary benefit for their emergency items.

he back-to-school bell is ringing, but it’s not too late to shop for all those back-to-school sales. In this edition of the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for Aug. 14-27, look for great deals on Quaker Oats, Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Ritz Crackers, Skippy Peanut Butter and much more.

Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough “break and bake” Bar 16.5-ounce product due to the potential presence of wood fragments, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug.11.

Unilever United States Inc. voluntarily recalling select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix products because the products may contain egg, which is not listed as an ingredient on the label, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug. 10.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is proud to observe the 233rd birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard on Aug. 4. “We salute the Coast Guard’s 233 years of service by delivering their commissary benefit,” said Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director. “And we encourage them to use their benefit to boost their financial and food security with at least 25 percent savings on their purchases.”

Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling a limited number of their 14.5 oz and 1 oz bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips because they may contain undeclared soy and wheat ingredients from their spicy sweet chili tortilla chip product, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Dr

Parents wanting to save money on back-to-school meals and snacks should check out the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for July 31 to Aug. 13. And for those looking for savings at the barbecue, check out the latest online preparation tools at The Thrill of the Grill.

For the 23rd straight year, Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program has awarded deserving children of U.S. service members scholarship grants, providing an early leg up in funding their higher education dreams. This year 500 children were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship by the nonprofit foundation for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year.

National Korean War Veterans Day, July 27, observes the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement on that date in 1953 at 10 a.m. in Panmunjom. The armistice officially ended the war that began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel separating South Korea from the North. Six years after the armistice was signed, U.S. military commissaries started operating in South Korea, beginning a legacy of service that continues today.

Grocery shopping can eat up a lot of time sabotaging your busy schedule. But a quick visit to shop.commissaries.com opens several options to make the process quicker and easier on the budget.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has announced the selection of Christopher Lyons, former agency resale and government affairs advisor, as the headquarters chief of staff effective July 2.

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As the summer heat reaches its peak, there’s no better time to fire up the grill and continue to celebrate National Grilling Month. From ribeye steak to juicy watermelon, the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for July 17-30, offers customers opportunities to save even more by purchasing essential grilling items on sale.

In a virtual ceremony June 6, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announced the fiscal year 2022 Best Commissary Awards at DeCA headquarters. Awards are given in five categories determined by store location and size. They are named in honor of government officials who protected the commissary benefit and championed quality-of-life issues for the military and their families.

Freshly Foods is recalling cut fruit products due to the potential contamination of the product with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 6.