And like most things in military life, it comes with its own quirks and rules. You can make the most of your commissary trip and feel like an old pro whether it's your first time or 50th, by reading our handy guide. Here's everything you need to know about how to shop at the commissary:. The commissary, like most of the services on base, is reserved for certain people as a benefit of serving.
You must have your ID card with you to buy your items. Sometimes, employees will ask to see your ID at the door and require you sign in adults without an ID as a guest. Other times, they will not. But you will be required to scan it at the checkout on every trip. All kinds of military IDs are accepted at the commissary -- active duty, Guard and Reserve, dependents and retirees.
As long as you have your military ID don't forget it in the car! Starting in Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war and all service-connected disabled veterans, regardless of rating, as well as caregivers enrolled in the VA's Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program, can shop at Defense Commissary Agency stores and military exchanges. Read more on Military. Regular grocery stores operate to make money.
That means prices frequently fluctuate, sometimes as often as every two weeks, based on what the commissary was able to pay for an item that cycle. The commissary is required by law to deliver a savings to shoppers over average prices found off base.
While a regular grocery store may put items on sale to get you into the store and eat the loss themselves, nothing is discounted by the commissary. Instead, the manufacturers decide what goes on sale. That savings will always be reflected in the price tag in the store. As part of a new effort the commissary system is permitted to sell commissary-brand items and adjust prices to be different from what the system paid to stock any given item.
DeCA posts all of its sale items categorized by store on its website. You must log-in with your first name, last name, birth date and last four digits of your social security number to access it. The list is organized by type of food or you can see "all sale items" at once in alphabetical order. You will be able to view the item name, size, percentage off and total price. While the commissary doesn't charge state or local food tax, they do levy a tax of its own -- the 5 percent surcharge.
Required by law, money earned by the commissary through the surcharge helps with store upkeep and construction of new stores.
It is calculated by the cost of your items before coupons are deducted. I know some who do much less and some who I would be willing to take their groceries out with as much as they tip! Stacey's husband joined the Army in and was medically retired after four deployments. They live in north Georgia with their son and she now manages digital marketing for a national retailer. She enjoys continuing to support Army spouses and families in their journey through Army life. You can only purchase things for your little one.
So, the obvious answer is NO for buying for someone who has no base privledges. They need to serve if they want to shop on base. How do I get a list and prices of the bases that offer accomodations both domestically and internationally? Also, can anyone tell me how I can make reservations? Thank you in advance! Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content.
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