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A store worker at the Daegu, South Korea, Commissary wears personal protective equipment as he wipes down a checkout area. (DeCA photo)
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DeCA guidance requires employees, customers to have a face covering to enter commissaries

Commissaries are requiring some form of face covering for store employees and customers to enter a commissary.
Shelves at the Vogelweh commissary in Germany, sit empty of fresh chicken on Sunday, March 18, 2020. The Defense Commissary Agency has since announced ID checks at entrance and revoked policies allowing visitors to join authorized customers. STARS AND STRIPES
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Commissaries restrict access to authorized customers only, end early bird shopping

Military commissaries worldwide will be checking the IDs of authorized customers at the entrance and revoking policies allowing visitors in response to coronavirus-related crowding concerns, commissary officials said Wednesday.
Rear Adm. (Ret.) Robert J. Bianchi, DOD special assistant for commissary operations
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DeCA leadership informs customers about how commissaries are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak

In light of the COVID-19 (the coronavirus) outbreak, we at the Defense Commissary Agency want to reassure you, our valued customers, that the health and welfare of you and our employees are our No. 1 concern.
Commissary sidewalk sales normally scheduled for April and May have been cancelled. (DeCA photo)
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Commissaries cancel spring sidewalk sales, product demos and more amid COVID-19 concerns

Military commissaries worldwide are cancelling many special events such as the April/May sidewalk sales because of COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns, said the sales director of the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA).
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VIDEO: Commissary Team Regularly Cleans to Prevent COVID-19

The Camp Walker commissary team regularly deep cleans facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Republic of Korea.
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FDA-approved baby formula leads list of products added to commissaries’ growing private label inventory

More new commissary store brands, including an FDA-approved baby formula, will be hitting store shelves in upcoming months as the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) continues to augment its private label inventory.
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National Nutrition Month: 12 ways your commissary can help restart your health, wellness goals

Well into the new year, those “get healthy” resolutions often have fallen victim to busy schedules and daily diversions, but National Nutrition Month is here to help us get back on track.
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‘Spring savings’: arch sales promotions offer commissary customers plenty of extra discounts

As winter gives way to spring, commissary customers will see significant savings with March sales promotions linked to Frozen Food Month, National Nutrition Month, St. Patrick’s Day, NFL ProCamps, the college basketball playoffs and more.
Commissaries and exchanges, like the ones pictured here at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, are typical of the savings realized by shopping on the installation. (DeCA photo: Kevin Robinson)
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Joint Resale committee encourages customers to save money by pushing benefits of commissaries, exchanges

During this year’s conference, hosted Jan. 22 by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), the group discussed expanded gift card access and increased collaboration with the new joint buying alliance, which was introduced last year.
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Customers can find discounted items in February for Valentine’s Day, heart health and more

If saving money and acknowledging the love of your life are the goals, your commissary has everything from candy to flowers to special heart healthy recipes.
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Easy-to-make recipe: Blinis

Great with any topping
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Vegetables with Foam of Rocket and Anchovy Mayonnaise

Special recipe from Kei Kobayashi, Restaurant Kei, Paris
Sam’s special menu Photo courtesy of Sam’s sushi
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Sam’s Sushi near Humphreys a fish fanatic's paradise

Sitting on the hill of the quiet corner of Anjeong-ri Village near the Camp Humphreys, Sam’s Sushi could be easy to miss.
Photos by ChiHon Kim
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Get your caffeine fix at 9 BLOCK in Korea

Located in the Stay HEALING PARK, the 9 BLOCK café is known in the neighborhood for its high-quality coffee. While many tourists use this spot as a caffeine fix break, the park is also home to a spa, swimming pool, bakery, fitness center, art gallery, and therapy room. There is also a nice strolling path around the building.
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Café DIA serves up great drip coffee and homemade cake

DIA is probably only one of the best coffee shops that serve up great drip coffee in this secluded neighborhood.
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A Beautiful Hanu Restaurant – Oryukdo Gawon

Located near the entrance to the Namgu Sports Center after the roundabout, Oryukdo Gawon features a great view and atmosphere.