On Dec. 13, 1636, the Massachusetts Colony created an organized militia that would eventually become today’s National Guard. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is honored to deliver the commissary benefit to members of the Army National Guard, Air Guard and their family members, said Navy Master Chief Mario Rivers, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director.

During this holiday season the Commissary is featuring money-saving deals in the Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for Dec. 4-17. Select turkeys are still on sale for 69 cents per pound through Dec. 31, while supplies last. Also, check out the price on the USDA bottom round roast at $3.50 per pound. Looking for meal prep ideas and unique recipes? Check out the interactive Holiday Guide – featuring special recipes, tips and a shopping list.

During the holidays, military commissaries will be open to serve eligible patrons except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announced.

Adding creativity and spice to your tried-and-true holiday decorations can be as easy as visiting your local commissary and looking at the items on the shelves.

Two veterans were honored with mortgage-free homes for their service and sacrifice to the nation during a recognition ceremony at the Fort Gregg-Adams Commissary, Nov. 9.

The Commissary is your hub for all your Thanksgiving preparations with many more money-saving deals featured in the Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for Nov. 20 through Dec. 3. Fresh meat for this period includes pork crown roast at $2.14/lb. and USDA choice beef chuck roast at $5.21/lb. while supplies last. Select turkeys are on sale for 69 cents per pound with no minimum purchase, through Dec. 31, while supplies last.

From the first Thanksgiving to today’s winter holidays, the traditional festive meal has been a significant morale boost for service members, especially during wartime. With thousands of U.S. military members stationed and deployed worldwide, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) celebrates the impact the holiday meal makes to provide a feeling of home.

Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo has logged his share of miles over the past three years visiting commissaries as the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) senior enlisted advisor to the agency director. However, now his commissary visits are relegated to shopping as he exits the agency on the way toward his retirement from the Marine Corps after nearly 33 years of service.

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.

Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling over 16,000 bags of their Off The Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps because they may contain milk, an undeclared allergen, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Nov. 9.

On Nov. 10, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) will salute the U.S. Marine Corps on the 248th anniversary of its establishment by the Continental Congress in 1775. Throughout its history, the commissary benefit has gained the admiration and gratitude of Marines and their families, said Navy Command Master Chief Mario S. Rivers, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director.

As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) continues to honor its military patrons for their sacrifice and service with seasonal offerings and many money-saving deals in the Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for Nov. 6-19. 

Abigayle Chester, a mission support clerk at the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Lackland Air Force Base Commissary in Texas, was honored Oct. 26 as one of 23 recipients of the 2023 Secretary of Defense Awards for Outstanding Department of Defense Employees and Service Members with Disabilities.

Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers is the Defense Commissary Agency’s new senior enlisted advisor to the director. He assumes the responsibility effective today.

Gills Onions of Oxnard is voluntarily recalling Gills Onions branded fresh diced onions products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Oct. 25.