It’s been two years since the Defense Commissary Agency introduced its private label program, and a growing number of patrons are taking advantage of the products’ extra savings and value, said the DOD special assistant for commissary operations.

Commissary patrons can be on the lookout for “Back-to-School” sales and sweepstakes along with sidewalk sales beginning mid-August with a focus on healthy meals and snacks.

Military commissaries have served the U.S. Coast Guard for almost half of its existence, so it’s with pride that the Defense Commissary Agency joins with them in observing their 229th birthday Aug. 4.

Commissary shoppers worldwide will now be able more frequently share their opinions as the Defense Commissary Agency rolls out “ForeSee,” a customer experience survey tool.

ProBar LLC is voluntarily recalling specific flavors and lots of its Meal bars because they may contain undeclared milk and soy allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 11.

The Defense Commissary Agency is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Freedom’s Choice Shredded Mozzarella Cheese because they may be contaminated with extraneous materials, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent July 11.

The commissary at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, reopened to limited shopping July 9, less than a week after two major earthquakes rocked Southern California.

“To put together a summer picnic basket that will get the job done but won’t break the bank, don’t go any further than your local commissary,” said Tracie Russ, the Defense Commissary Agency’s director of sales. “You can put together a delicious, economical, al fresco meal with almost no effort at all. Save even more when you purchase high quality, low cost commissary store brands.”

Thanks to the Scholarships for Military Children program, 500 students from military families were each awarded a $2000 scholarship grant for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.

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Stateside commissaries are again serving as collection points for the Feds Feed Families campaign for 2019, which began June 26, and continues through Aug. 9 at participating military installations.

On July 1 the Defense Commissary Agency celebrates the 152nd anniversary of the commissary benefit, marking it as the oldest U.S. military resale program.

Commissary patrons who participated in a recent magazine survey rated their stores among the best grocery retailers in America when it came to cleanliness.

As the mercury rises, summer temperatures call you outside to enjoy the sun, family, food and fun. For all those July barbecues, picnics, watermelon and ice cream, there’s no better place to save than the commissary.

Hometown Food Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of their 5 lb. Pillsbury Best Bread Flour product due to potential E. coli contamination, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent June 15.