Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The month of May is recognized as the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This month was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad by a majority of Chinese immigrants on May 10, 1869. Read more...
Commissaries likely to close 1 day per week during furlough
The Defense Commissary Agency is thoughtfully developing its plan to minimize the impact of sequestration on commissary patrons, should furloughs be implemented. Read more...
Outdoor cooking is taking off as spring weather takes hold, and commissaries worldwide have special promotions and products ideally suited for what shoppers look for during May. Read more...
DeCA focuses on being green, environmentally friendly
“From the design of commissaries to the products offered inside – and everything in between,” said Joseph H. Jeu,agency director and CEO, “DeCA strives to be a good steward of natural resources, to find creative ways to recycle and conserve, and reduce our carbon footprint.” Read more...
Sequester preparations await furlough announcement
Employees will have to wait a bit longer to find out the details of their furlough, including the exact number of non-pay status days, as officials attempt to minimize the impact on mission and personnel. Read more...