There must be a strong resistance to any proposed changes in the Defense Commissary Agency. The CSA Retiree Council continues to strongly support the retention of the commissary system without an increase of the surcharge for retirees. The proposal to increase the commissary surcharge for retirees was strongly opposed by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as well as the Army Chief of Staff and Army staff agencies. The proposal was killed and to date has not resurfaced. The CSA Retiree Council support of the commissary system is contained in its 1996 report to the CSA, Issue 3-96.
Retirees know the savings they can accrue shopping at an exchange or commissary.
So it seems that it would be advantageous f or everyone if the commissary were allowed to publish a flyer with its upcoming sales or specials. That would certainly aid the retiree in scheduling their shopping trips to take advantage of the specials offered and make their longer treks more worthwhile, This also seems that it would be an advantage to the commissary in potentially more sales. The Council supports this issue. Timely sales information is important to all authorized customers. This proposal will be forwarded to DECA for evaluation and implementation if appropriate.