Your commissary is worth the trip Published Aug. 26, 2014 Defense Commissary Agency Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Commissaries are prime destinations for families who want to save money on nutritious and easy-to-fix breakfast meals, lunches and afternoon snacks. "Buying your breakfast items like cereal, milk and eggs from the commissary saves you money and helps start your children's day right," said Randy Chandler, the Defense Commissary Agency's director of sales. DeCA's industry partners - vendors, suppliers and brokers - are collaborating with commissaries in August to offer discounts beyond everyday savings. Customers are asked to check their local commissary for details on dates and times for these "Back to School" promotions. Overseas stores may have substitute events for certain promotional programs. Patrons are asked to check their local store for details on dates and times. For more, go to http://www.commissaries.com/press_room/press_release/2014/DeCA_39_14.cfm. Patrons can also check the "Sales & Events" tab of the DeCA website at http://www.commissaries.com/shopping/sales-events.cfm for the latest in promotional information. The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by Goodfellow Air Force Base, the United States Air Force, or the Department of Defense, of the external Website, or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sites, the United States Air Force does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of the Website.