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Stretching that holiday budget: Remember your commissary for Thanksgiving savings

Spending for the Thanksgiving meal can quickly spiral out of control. By shopping the commissary, military members can save money on this one meal and help manage their budgets for the rest of the...
On June 29, 2011, then Command Sgt. Maj. John M. Gaines Jr., senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director, presents a commissary gift card to Pfc. Monica Arriaga. Arriaga was among the first recipients of cards from the new program. Accompanying Arriaga is her husband, Abran, and their 8-month-old daughter, Angel. (DeCA photo: Kevin Robinson)
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One million and counting: Commissary gift card sales eclipse seven figures

The Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA’s) “gift of groceries” officially became a member of the seven-figure club Nov. 4 when the 1 millionth commissary gift card was sold at the Misawa Air Base, Japan, Commissary.
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Extra holiday savings New private label items extend value for Nov., Dec.

New commissary store brands are appearing just in time for holiday savings, said the Defense Commissary Agency’s top enlisted service member.
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A time to say ‘thank you’: November promotions honor veterans, recognize military families, prep for holidays

We may turn our clocks back Nov. 3 when daylight saving time ends, but the savings continue as commissary promotions and events honor our veterans and provide more than enough for the gatherings of family and friends at Thanksgiving.
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September savings: Commissaries offer seasonal deals to expand benefit

Commissaries are offering significant savings with worldwide back-to-school sidewalk sales, and promotions linked to football, Oktoberfest and other events in September.
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Pathway to savings: Log on to commissaries.com to maximize your benefit

Go to the DeCA website to see the news release online: https://commissaries.com/our-agency/newsroom/news-releases/pathway-savin...
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DeCA patrons are embracing the value, extra savings of the agency’s private label products

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.
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‘Back-to-School’ savings: Sidewalk sales, sweepstakes, healthy meals take center stage in August

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.
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Ready-to-eat munchies: Let the commissary cater your next picnic

Summer is the perfect time to lay down those mobile devices, TV remotes and game system controllers and take the family outside for some old fashioned bonding at a perfectly planned picnic.
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Summer savings: June kicks off commissaries’ red hot promotions

June is a time to honor fathers, the flag and the Army’s 244th birthday. The month is also jam-packed with hot savings events for commissary patrons such as Healthy Lifestyle Festivals and sales promotions to help them prepare for their July 4th celebrations and more.
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Slurp away at these soba noodle restaurants on Okinawa

You may have heard that it’s OK to slurp noodles in Japan. That is very well said and very true, and in Okinawa there are many soba noodle restaurants across the island for you to slurp to your heart’s content.
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A Vegan Catering Service "MODOKI"

"MODOKI" means "-like" in Japanese. You see, the menu in "MODOKI" visually looks like totally real meat or fish but its made with vegan-friendly ingredients.
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On Georgian Feasts & Family Traditions

I have dined in luxurious restaurants and exotic tiny local eateries around the world, yet when it comes to naming the most memorable meal of my life there is only one that comes to mind – our family dinners on New Year’s Eve at my grandfather’s house back in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Submit photos for the cover of Welcome to the Pacific

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?
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Stretching that holiday budget: Remember your commissary for Thanksgiving savings

Spending for the Thanksgiving meal can quickly spiral out of control. By shopping the commissary, military members can save money on this one meal and help manage their budgets for the rest of the holidays.
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Enjoy tasty food, beautiful view at Hearth Cafe in Chatan

If you’re looking to enjoy tasty food in a setting that allows you to gaze at the sunset as the sea breeze washes over you, then head over to Hearth Cafe.