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Use the benefits you have earned and save money by shopping at your installation’s commissary and exchange. Shop tax-free for goods and services at military-exclusive prices, and enjoy online shopping, hiring preferences, scholastic rewards for military kids, sweepstakes and more.
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Perks of the Commissary and Exchange
Feb. 15, 2023, 12:00 a.m. 3 minute read

Did you know that your commissary and exchange offer perks such as tax-free shopping, military-exclusive pricing, contest prizes, job opportunities for the military community and more?
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Unlock the Savings and Nutrition Inside Your Commissary
Feb. 14, 2023, 10:03 a.m. 2 minute read

Shopping for your best health can be inexpensive, and nutritious recipes can be easy to follow. Visit the Defense Commissary Agency’s website for great tips.
The McGuire Commissary at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., won the Director's Award as DeCA's Best Superstore.
Commissaries and Exchanges
Feb. 3, 2023, 9:00 a.m. 5 minute read

Love paying sales tax and full price? Right. Who does? Fortunately, you’ve got a sweet inside deal — the military exchange system, with tax-free shopping and discount goods and services.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Veterans Online Shopping Benefit
May 3, 2022, 9:56 a.m. 3 minute read

Find the answers to some frequently asked questions about online shopping benefits for veterans.
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Commissary On-Site Sales for National Guard and Reserve
April 15, 2022, 7:45 a.m. 1 minute read

Shopping can be a challenge for National Guard and reserve service members who aren’t near an installation, so the Defense Commissary Agency offers them the chance to host an on-site sale.
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How the Status of Forces Agreement Can Affect Your Military Exchange and Commissary Privileges
June 21, 2021, 1:38 p.m. 2 minute read

When you spend time in another country as a service member, the Status of Forces Agreement, or SOFA, between the United States and your host country protects your legal status as military personnel in another nation.