Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program is accepting applications for academic year 2025 – 2026, now through Feb. 12. The program, entering its 25th year, recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of America’s fighting force and celebrates the commissary’s role in enhancing military quality of life.

Russ Davis Wholesale of Wadena, Minnesota, is recalling multiple products out of an abundance of caution because they contain recalled cucumbers from Baloian Farms which may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Dec. 6.

The Department of Defense (DoD) will test an expansion of commissary shopping privileges for DoD civilian employees at select Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) stores located in the continental United States for 120 days starting Dec. 5. All civilian employees (appropriated and non-appropriated) with DoD identification will be authorized to shop at one of the 16 commissaries participating in the piloted program.

In the days leading up to Dec. 7, 1941, the service members at Pearl Harbor had a full service, well-stocked commissary operated by the Navy Ships’ Store Office. The price list for goods sold in the store had just been updated on Nov. 1, 1941.

Commissary patrons are invited to celebrate the holiday season in December with “31 Days of Festive Finds.” Visit the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Holiday page online every day to access a festive calendar full of daily deals, tasty recipes and amazing celebration tips. The commissary is also offering exclusive opportunities to save through the Dec. 2-15 Commissary Sales Flyer.

SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a DeCA internal recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Nov. 27.

The Department of Defense (DOD) recently announced measures to improve installation access for eligible disabled veterans wanting to use their commissary, exchange and certain morale, welfare and recreation benefits.

The Department of Defense (DOD) recently announced measures to improve installation access for eligible disabled veterans wanting to use their commissary, exchange and certain morale, welfare and recreation benefits.

Sometimes the cost of buying all the items for your holiday meal can severely tax your grocery budget. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is offering exclusive deals to help you prepare your Thanksgiving menu without busting your wallet.

Sugar Foods is voluntarily recalling Fresh Gourmet Santa Fe style tortilla strips, because they may contain wheat, an undeclared allergen, according to an internal recall notice sent Nov. 21.

The holiday season is here, and as you plan your festive gatherings, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is here to help you save money on all your Thanksgiving essentials – from turkey and sides to desserts and more. Visit our latest Commissary Sales Flyer through Dec. 1 to find exclusive deals and make your holiday celebrations even more special. Stateside customers, (excludes Hawaii and Alaska), also can enjoy DeCA’s “Under $20 Festive Meal” promotion, with holiday savings on a complete Thanksgiving meal.

Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots due to a possible contamination with Shiga toxin, producing Escherichia coli (E. Coli) O121:H19, according to an internal recall notice sent Nov. 16.

During the holiday season, military commissaries are expanding operating hours to offer more shopping opportunities for eligible patrons, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announced.

As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) seeks to honor America’s veterans by ensuring that those who are eligible commissary patrons are aware of the benefits they’ve earned, said Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, DeCA’s senior enlisted advisor to the director.

The Department of Defense initiated a recall of Pero Family Farms’ Sliced Zucchini and Yellow Squash due to nonconforming laboratory results, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Nov. 6.