Nov. 14, 2007 Commissaries now accepting applications for 2008 Scholarships for Military Applications for the Defense Commissary Agency's 2008 Scholarships for Military Children Program are available now in commissaries worldwide or online through a link at www.commissaries.com and directly at www.militaryscholar.org. The program kick-off each year in November coincides with "National
May 28, 2013 Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, said the director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. The closures will be for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30.Closing commissaries on Mondays would be in addition to any day stores are
June 15, 2015 Commissaries serve as Feds Feed Families collection sites Commissaries are serving as collection points for the Feds Feed Families campaign, which began June 1 and ends Aug. 31 at participating stateside military installations.During this campaign, participating installations help collect items most needed by food pantries and then donate them to area food
Oct. 31, 2013 Commissaries to start scanning IDs Commissaries will soon begin scanning customers' Department of Defense ID cards at checkouts as the Defense Commissary Agency continues its pursuit to deliver a 21st century benefit.The commissary at Fort Lee, Va., became the first store to scan ID cards on Oct. 22 as the first part of an
Sept. 16, 2013 Commissary gift cards help spread holiday 'cheer' The holiday season is right around the corner, and the Commissary Gift Card is a quick and easy way to help give the gift of groceries to military service members and their families around the world."The Commissary Gift Card is a great way for non-authorized shoppers to help spread a little extra
April 14, 2008 Commissary helps shoppers save money The Edwards Commissary helps people shopping there save money by providing items that are priced lower than off-base stores.On average, a single person can save about $1,000 a year, while a couple can save about $2,000 by shopping at the Commissary, said Andrew Brookes, Edwards Commissary store
Aug. 31, 2015 Commissary patrons can save on their emergency supplies Ten years ago on Aug. 25, Hurricane Katrina began its historic path of destruction through the Gulf Coast, making landfall near Miami. When its rampage through southeast Louisiana, coastal Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and Georgia was done, Katrina would become one of the five deadliest hurricanes
April 6, 2015 Commissary to offer in-store Wi-Fi The Edwards AFB Commissary will offer in-store Wi-Fi access for patrons beginning May 6.Through its Commissary Patron Internet Mobile System, or CPIMS, the Defense Commissary Agency seeks to open customer Wi-Fi access initially to all stateside commissaries."Many of our patrons come to the
July 6, 2011 Commissary will close July 25-26 to reset and improve shopping experience The Edwards commissary will close July 25-26 while it undergoes a reset as part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance customers' shopping experience."We hate to inconvenience our customers with the closure, but this is something we'll all appreciate when it's done," said store
Jan. 9, 2013 Committed to safety, mishap prevention Before returning to flight operations, Team Edwards welcomed the new year with the annual Back in the Saddle briefing Jan. 7, focusing on safety, teamwork and mishap prevention.After spending time with friends and families during the holiday season, Back in the Saddle has helped the Edwards