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Defense Commissary Agency

Commissaries to remain open during potential government shutdown

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. – Military commissaries will remain open worldwide for a limited amount of time during a potential federal government shutdown, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announced.

“We are committed to doing everything possible to minimize the impact of any budget decisions on our patrons,” said John Hall, DeCA director and CEO. “The Defense Department recognizes how significant the commissary benefit is for our military’s wellbeing and quality of life.”

In the event of a government shutdown, commissaries will continue full operation of commissaries for a period of up to 60 days or until all DeCA defense working capital funds cash are exhausted, Hall said. The agency’s 235 stores serve the military community in 13 countries worldwide.

“Our operating status would be subject to change depending on the length of a shutdown or until our current funding is exhausted,” he said. “We will always provide updated store information on our website, Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) as a shutdown continues,” he said. “We will do our best to support our military communities whenever and wherever possible.”

If after a shutdown occurs and DeCA’s working capital funds are exhausted, at that time, overseas commissaries and stores identified as remote U.S. locations where no other sources of food are reasonably available for military personnel would remain open.

Patrons should also check the “Store Information & Holiday Hours” box on their store’s webpage for specific operating schedules.

Hall also recommends that service members and their families stay tuned in to their local news outlets for information about any potential impact to services on their installations.

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In-Store Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is now available for patron use at the commissary.

Military Star Card

We are now accepting Military Star Card.  Take advantage of earning reward points every time you use your military star card. 

Navy Exchange Gift Cards

We also sell Navy Exchange Gift cards.  Now available for purchase in denominations of $25 - $50.

Commissary Gift Cards

Commissary Gift Cards is available of your commissary in $5.00 - $300.00 denomination.  Commissary gift cards are ideal gifts for your family and friends.

Commissary CLICK2GO (CC2G) now Live! 

Commissary online ordering and curbside pick up is now available for our valued customer.  Convenient for our customers with busy schedule.  You may order anywhere using computer or your cell phone with internet connection.  Order is available 24/7 or minimum of three hours in advance for pick up.  Service fee waived.

Customers  can now download a mobile app to access the Defense Commissary Agency’s website programs such as Commissary CLICK2GO online payment and curbside pickup, digital coupons, the sales flyer, dietitian-approved recipes and much more. The mobile app is free for download through the Google Play and IOS app stores.