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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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New survey provides more frequent feedback to help commissaries better serve their patrons

Commissary shoppers worldwide can easily share their opinions more often as the Defense Commissary Agency rolls out “ForeSee,” a customer experience survey tool.
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152 years and counting: Military commissaries mark anniversary of benefit on July 1

On July 1 the Defense Commissary Agency celebrates the 152nd anniversary of the commissary benefit, marking it as the oldest U.S. military resale program.
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Family, friends, food: Savings, giveaways heat up for commissaries in July

As the mercury rises, summer temperatures call you outside to enjoy the sun, family, food and fun. For all those July barbecues, picnics, watermelon and ice cream, there’s no better place to save than the commissary.
Army Col. Alisa R. Wilma, the Defense Commissary Agency’s former director of public health and safety
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Commissaries put high priority on health and safety of its patrons

When it comes to public health and safety in military commissaries, the Department of Defense has unique standards to match the stores’ special patronage – the men and women serving in uniform and their families.
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Commissaries offer savings on emergency supplies

When a bad storm approaches, there are two types of people: those who are prepared and those who aren’t.
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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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Grilling 101: Commissary meat savings, BBQ combine for sensational seasonal sizzle

As legions of backyard chefs take the covers off their barbecue grills, they’re reminded to use their commissary benefit for significant savings on their meats and other grilling needs.
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Paddy’s near Misawa Air Base serves you authentic Irish beers

Situated just a couple-minutes-walk from the main gate of Misawa AB, Paddy’s offers authentic Irish beers in a cozy, military-friendly and smoke-free setting.
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Falling in love with Japanese curry

Most of my foreign friends tell me they didn’t know how much Japanese love curry until they came to Japan. Well, not only do we love it, but we actually have a very deep-rooted curry culture.
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Tempura a tasty treat in Japan

If you think tempura is just another fried food – think again. This quintessential Japanese cuisine dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1867) and is perhaps second only to sushi as Japan’s culinary contribution to the world.
All menu items at the Peanuts Diner are named after characters from the comic strip, "Peanuts," like Spike's chili con carne casserole, shown here July 3. HANA KUSUMOTO/STARS AND STRIPES
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Peanuts Diner in Yokohama recalls spirit, drawings of Charles Schulz’s beloved comic strip

Lucy’s homemade lemonade, Marcie’s waffle chicken and chocolate brownies named after Charlie Brown: Every menu item, every decoration and even the paper napkins at the Peanuts Diner adhere to the “Peanuts” theme.
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Steaks and a view in Odaiba

Against a sweeping view of Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo’s skyline, legendary ex-sumo wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi seared perfect grill marks on his steaks as several giant, hungry men awaited their fill.
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Tsumami highlights Japan's bar food culture

Ever since “washoku,” or traditional Japanese food, was designated an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2013, popular dishes and liquors like sushi, tempura, sukiyaki, sake, shochu and awamori— have been garnering a lot of international attention.