Courtesy Story | Defense Commissary Agency | 10.09.2025
On Oct. 13, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) salutes the U.S. Navy on the 250th anniversary of its establishment by the Continental Congress in 1775. “My service in the Navy and my usage of the commissary benefit have gone hand in hand,” said Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, the senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director. “As a sailor, I’m proud to acknowledge the Navy’s......
Courtesy Story | Defense Commissary Agency | 06.27.2025
Quality of life benefits for the American military have evolved significantly over the past few centuries. Part of that benefits package includes commissaries, which were restricted to officers dating back to 1825. The era of the “modern” benefit started on July 1, 1867, when Congress authorized enlisted service members to shop there as well. Today, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)......
Courtesy Story | Defense Commissary Agency | 10.06.2022
On Oct. 13, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) salutes the U.S. Navy on the 247th anniversary of their establishment by the Continental Congress in 1775. Throughout its history, the commissary benefit has gained the admiration and gratitude of sailors and their families, said Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director....
Courtesy Story | Defense Commissary Agency | 10.07.2020
On Oct. 13 the Defense Commissary Agency salutes the U.S. Navy on the 245th anniversary of their establishment by the Continental Congress in 1775....
