Although 2017 is just getting underway, many forward-looking military families are preparing for college enrollment in the fall by finalizing their Fisher House Foundation "Scholarships for Military Children" applications in time for the program's Feb. 17 deadline.

Golden Flake Snack Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of its Hot Thin and Crispy potato chips because they may contain milk and other dairy ingredients not listed on the package, according to a Jan. 17 notice.

The Pictsweet Company is voluntarily recalling select packages of its breaded okra because the packages may contain glass fragments, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Jan. 15.

The J.M.Smucker Company has added several products to an earlier recall of certain varieties of canned cat food, according to a Jan. 13 notice. The original recall, which said the food had low levels of thiamine or Vitamin B1, was announced Jan. 4.

Perfect Fit Meals LLC is voluntarily recalling a specific "From the Kitchen of Cooking Light Magazine" frozen entree due to misbranding and undeclared allergens according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Jan. 11.

When it comes to saving money on the menus for their football playoffs viewing party, service members and their families can score big if they remember their commissary, said Tracie Russ, the Defense Commissary Agency's director of sales.

The numbers are in: Military commissaries surpassed their fiscal 2015 environmental goals for recycling and diverting waste from landfills.

Just in time for those whose New Year's resolution is to be more fit and watch what they eat, commissaries worldwide will debut their new nutrition guide program in January.

'I'm more than happy to explain ... how [commissaries] are working to continue great service, provide great savings'

The J.M. Smucker Company is voluntarily recalling limited lots of 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty canned cat food due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), according to a Jan. 4 notice.

As the calendar flips to 2017, commissary shoppers can easily resolve to save more and eat healthier by not only taking advantage of special in-store promotions and coupons, but also checking out the new Nutrition Guide Program.

Old Dutch Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of flavored potato chip and tortilla chip products due to a risk of salmonella contamination, according to a Dec. 16 notice. The chips were made with recalled powdered milk ingredients.

New Hope Mills is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of New Hope Crepe Mix due to a risk of salmonella contamination, according to a Dec. 16 notice. The crepe mix was made with recalled powdered milk ingredients from a secondary supplier.

Stonewall Kitchen is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of flavored pancake and waffle products due to a risk of salmonella contamination, according to a Dec. 16 notice. The mixes were made with recalled powdered milk ingredients.

Poppies International, Inc. is voluntarily recalling their Delizza brand Mini Eclairs and Chocolate Covered Cream Puffs due to a risk of Salmonella contamination. They were made with custard powder containing recalled powdered milk ingredients.