Defense Commissary Agency



79565536830NEWS RELEASEDefense Commissary AgencyPublic Affairs1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800Tel: (804) 734-8000, Ext. 8-6105 DSN: 687-8000, Ext. 8-6105 FAX: (804) 734-8248 DSN: 687-Release Number:62-13 Date:Sept. 6, 2013Contact:Kevin L. Robinson, public affairs specialistTel.:? (804) 734-8000, Ext. 4-8773E-mail:? kevin.robinson@deca.milNew commissary serves Chinhae, South Korea By Nancy O’NellDeCA public affairs specialist,NOTE: To see photos of the Chinhae Commissary grand opening, go to LEE, Va. – The Defense Commissary Agency opened its newest commissary at Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae, South Korea, with a grand opening Aug. 31. The commissary is collocated in the Navy’s new three-story Fleet and Family Town Center with an Army and Air Force Exchange and other support and service functions. Within the commissary’s 6,470 square foot sales area, the store features fresh produce, fresh meat, chill, frozen and grocery sections. Made-to-order, fresh-baked cakes and breads, and fruit and vegetable trays are also available. In addition to its 5,000-item stock inventory, the store offers its patrons a one-day turnaround on ordering products not regularly carried at Chinhae and available in the Daegu Commissary on Camp Walker, South Korea. Orders must be placed by noon for next day pickup. For customers at Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae, the new store is a welcome change from the 1960s era commissary it replaced.“The store is beautiful, inside and out,” said Store Director Kenneth Murray, who also manages the Daegu Commissary. “With the extra space, we’ve been able to bring in more products – items our customers at Chinhae have requested. “We’re happy that it’s open; we have a top-notch commissary here to serve our deserving customers,” he added. DeCA’s industry partners gave away commissary gift cards and other prizes including a barbecue grill, a bicycle, hats and tee shirts during the grand opening.-DeCA- About DeCA: The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Authorized patrons purchase items at cost plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. By shopping regularly in the commissary, patrons save an average of 30 percent or more on their purchases compared to commercial prices – savings amounting to thousands of dollars annually. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America’s military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.Stay Connected to Your Commissary : Visit to learn more about the Defense Commissary Agency: check out the latest news, find a store near you, see what's on sale, create a shopping list, learn of food and product recalls, scan employment opportunities, read frequently asked questions, submit a customer comment form online through DeCA's Your Action Line and MISSARY CONNECTION: Stay connected with the latest news about your most valued benefit, Hot Links to additional savings, shopping sprees, contests, commissary promotions, events and more, go to subscribe.cfm and subscribe to the Commissary Connection newsletter.FACEBOOK: Visit YourCommissary, DeCA’s Facebook page, where you can post comments and share news, photos and videos. YOUTUBE: To see DeCA’s latest videos, visit DefenseCommissary.TWITTER: To see DeCA’s latest "tweets," visit YourCommissary.FLICKR: To see DeCA’s latest photographs, visit : To see news about DeCA on this forum for members of the U.S. military, their families and supporters, visit pages/defense-commissary-agency/. ................
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