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  • Commissary to kitchen makes

    Do you routinely arrange for commissary shopping to be a solo affair because it's just too much trouble having the children in tow? Too bad, because you're missing a whole store full of teaching opportunities! A lesson in identifying primary colors is as easy as collecting some red apples, yellow

  • DeCA pulls Complete MoisturePlus

    Commissaries worldwide have been directed to remove from their shelves Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solutions manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics of Santa Ana, Calif. The manufacturer announced the voluntary recall after an investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  • Sweet treats, top quality meats and manly gifts

    The month of June offers lots of reasons to celebrate - it's the end of school for the children, the beginning of summer vacation, and the third Sunday of this month is set aside to honor the very best dads in the world! It's a well-known fact, even if it is a well-worn phrase, the fastest way to a

  • DeCA adds RSS technology to Web site

    The Defense Commissary Agency has launched an RSS feed for commissary customers, media and other users of its Web site http://www.commissaries.com. RSS, or real simple syndication, is a service computer users subscribe to that automatically updates with the latest content from specifically selected

  • Chapel hosts VBS for military children

    Dyess' chapel staff hosted its annual Vacation Bible School for children ages 5-11 to build awareness of Biblical themes and principles among military families June 4-8. The theme of this year's ecumenical (joint Catholic-Protestant) event is "Avalanche Ranch: A wild ride through God's Word." "So

  • Command Post combines ACC/AMC ops, gets new technology and a facelift

    Dyess' command post was recently re-configured to combine the 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Airlift Group's CP personnel, update technology, and provide a better work environment for a highly-demanding career field. The more than six-month, $350,000 renovation included installation of all-new computer

  • Med Group members deliver aid to Nicaragua

    Three members of the 7th Medical Group traveled to South America in February and March to provide medical assistance to those less fortunate. Captain (Dr.) Nick DuVall, 7th Aeromedical/Dental Squadron dentist, Staff Sgt. Christian Guillen, 7th ADOS dental technician, and Senior Airman Zachary

  • Commissaries remind customers to be prepared

    With effects from Hurricane Katrina still lingering, the need to prepare for a disaster is just as valid today as it was two years ago. Government agencies recommend Americans keep a supply of essentials on hand above and beyond what they normally have on their kitchen shelves. Military families are