In the April 16 edition of Consumer Reports, the Defense Commissary Agency’s stores were ranked 12th out of 96 grocery chains rated in a readership survey, a result that confirms the value of the benefit, said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, DOD special assistant for commissary operations.

“It’s Military Appreciation Month for commissaries, and we’re saying ‘thank you’ to our servicemen and women, retirees, and their family members through events and sales that reflect how much we appreciate their service and their patronage,” said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O’Neal, the Defense Commissary Agency’s senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director.

Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables is beneficial to overall health and wellness. While virtually all fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and low in fat, each color provides unique nutrients and phytonutrients that help lower the risk of chronic disease and inflammation.

Coca-Cola, The United Service Organizations, Defense Commissary Agency and NASCAR driver Kyle Larson are teaming up to recognize a deserving active or retired service member.

The Defense Commissary Agency identified environmental responsibility as a major priority in 2005, making environmental management a key part of operations.

Commissary patrons worldwide can stock up on their favorite items at significant savings during the Defense Commissary Agency’s spring sidewalk sale event this spring.

Nearly 40 commissaries emerged as grand winners in an industry promotion that delivered extra savings to their military communities while also supporting their local Special Olympics chapters.

Theo Chocolate is recalling 3 ounce Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate bars because they may contain an undeclared allergen, milk, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent March 29.

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to show our support and thank the smallest heroes in our ranks.

Meal kits, billed as gourmet style meals ready in as little as 10 minutes, will be available at all stateside commissaries by September, the Defense Commissary Agency announced.

Better Made Snack Foods is recalling its Original Potato Chips because they may contain milk, an undeclared allergen, according to an internal recall notice by the Defense Commissary Agency.

In observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, the Defense Commissary Agency reflects on the service and sacrifice of these veterans and their families, and remembers the commissaries that served them.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is expanding its voluntary recall of select canned dog food products because they may have elevated levels of vitamin D, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent March 21.

Monogram Meat Snacks, LLC is voluntarily recalling over 190,000 pounds of ready-to-eat pork sausage products due to possible product contamination as a result of product tampering following the production process, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent March

The Defense Commissary Agency is hosting commemorative ceremonies March 29 at select stateside and overseas stores to recognize veterans who served on active duty during the Vietnam War era.