Vicente Aguirre, produce manager at the Fort Bliss Commissary, Texas, will be recognized as one of 25 top produce managers nationwide, selected by United Fresh for its 2019 Retail Produce Manager Award.

No matter the summer activity, your commissary can help you stay hydrated with its wide selection of thirst-quenching products, including Freedom’s Choice water, sports drinks and water flavoring. And staying hydrated begins with paying attention to thirst.

After a previous recall of approximately 69,000 pounds of specific frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products, Tyson Foods, Inc.

Conagra Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 2.9 million pounds of frozen P.F. Chang’s frozen entrees because they may contain milk, a known allergen that is not declared on the product label, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent May 5.

Five months after our New Year’s resolutions to eat and live healthier, the Healthy Lifestyle Festivals begin later this month at commissaries worldwide to help reaffirm any lagging resolve.

Pets bring companionship, comfort and entertainment to service members and their families. That’s why the Defense Commissary Agency helps its patrons save more on products to keep their pets healthy and happy.

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling specific Thermacare Back Pain Therapy Heatwraps due to the potential risk of a heat cell having a higher cell temperature than specified, posing potential risk of skin injuries such as burns, blisters or skin irritation, according to a recall no

It would be simple for commissaries to slap a savings tag on its items and ignore the marketplace off the installation. However, through its Your Everyday Savings! (YES!) program, the Defense Commissary Agency is discarding the easy route to ensure its patrons have even more options to save, said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O’Neal, DeCA’s senior enlisted advisor to the agency director.

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.