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Commissary director sees opportunity for stores amid DOD upheaval
‘We’re going to be more like a commercial grocery chain than ever before,” John Hall, director of the Defense Commissary Agency, said.
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Nationwide doorstep delivery getting closer for commissary customers
Commissary customers want and need the delivery service, officials said.
Military Communities
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TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say
A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States.
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Which airlines offer key benefits for troops? There’s a chart for that
Does your favorite airline offer free carry-ons and waived cancellation fees for troops?
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More kosher, halal foods needed in commissaries, lawmakers say
Are commissaries meeting the religious dietary needs of troops and families?
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Pentagon to expand paid fellowship program for military spouses
The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot will now provide entry-level jobs for those looking to “put their foot in the door,” a defense official said.
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More food options, better access coming for commissary customers
The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.
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Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk sales
Fight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.
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No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bags
Reusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.
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Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care center
A decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp “Bull” Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.
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Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Here’s how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.
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US military to expand universal pre-K at dozens more bases this fall
The U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year.
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Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spouses
The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.
