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A Newcomer Military Spouse's Guide to the CommissaryBecoming a military spouse can seem so overwhelming at first, as you take in information about your spouse's job and learn more about the unique military culture. What should you know about the commissary?
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An Outsider's Guide to Memphis Restaurants: Germantown CommissaryPart of the "Outsider's Guide to Memphis Restaurant" series-Since I am in the military, I am a local nowhere, and an outsider everywhere. These articles are short, concise reviews for either tourists or newcomers to the Memphis area. -
Is it Cheaper to Shop at the Commissary?Commissaries are supermarkets located on US military installations around the world that cater to the local military and retiree communities. If you have access to a commissary near you, is it actually cheaper to shop at the commissary?
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How to Save Money at the CommissaryIf you have access to a military commissary and do not take advantage of it, you are wasting money. With commissary prices running 30% cheaper than most grocery stores, it is a waste not to shop there.
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The Best Time to Shop at the CommissaryMilitary and retired military personnel know that payday is always one of the busiest, if not the busiest, time to shop at the commissary. When is the best time to shop at the commissary?
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How to Navigate the Commissary on PaydayCONUS (Contiguous United States) and OCONUS (Outside Contiguous United States) commissaries serve the needs of military families and retirees who shop at the military installation. What is the best way to navigate the commissary on payday?
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Commissary ScholarshipCommissary scholarship is available for students to apply and win the scholarship award designed for military children.
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A Frugal Shopper's Guide to the CommissaryCommissaries offer tax-free shopping for military families, but there are extra fees you pay for the privilege to shop at the commissary. What are some frugal ways to save money at the commissary?
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Commissary Etiquette: A Family GuideThe commissary is a military privilege that allows active duty, military spouses, retirees and other eligible ID card holders to shop tax-free at stateside, as well as overseas, locations.
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A New Military Spouse's Guide to the CommissaryNew military spouses who marry into the military will need to quickly transition into their role and get used to certain aspects of the military culture that will soon become second nature to them.
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What to Do Your First Time at the Military PX and CommissaryA description of what the PX and Commissary are, what they offer, and what you'll need to do to shop there.
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How to File a Complaint Against a Bagger in the CommissaryBaggers are a common sight in commissaries on military installations around the world.
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Job Description of Baggers in the CommissaryBaggers who work in commissaries on military installations around the world are self-employed individuals who work under a licence agreement with the installation commander, who can suspend or revoke their licence at any time.
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Jobs with the Defense Commissary AgencyThe Defense Commissary Agency is based at Fort Lee, Virginia and has jobs in commissaries around the world. -
How to Show Respect for Baggers in the CommissaryBaggers who work in commissaries in the United States and abroad are often mistreated and disrespected. Here's how to show respect for baggers
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Can Commissary Shoppers Bring Non-ID Card Holders with Them While Shopping?Commissary shoppers make up a cross section of the military community encompassing active duty, reservists, retirees and military spouses. But are commissary shoppers allowed to bring along non-ID card holders with them into the commissary?
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How to Be a Considerate Commissary ShopperIf you are a commissary shopper, are you considerate of the staff who work there? Do you follow the rules, thereby making the commissary shopping experience run more smoothly?
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Do Baggers at the Commissary Work Tax-free?Baggers in the commissary are in a very unique position. They work on base and serve the military and retired military community. But while they rub shoulders with enlisted, commissioned and retired personnel each day, they are not employed by DeCA
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Should Baggers at the Commissary Give Two Weeks' Notice when They Decide to Resign?Baggers who work at the commissary will find that their job is very different to a traditional job where they were used to receiving company benefits such as paid leave, sick leave and maternity leave
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What is the Job Description of the Head Bagger in the Commissary?Each commissary has an appointed Head Bagger who can be seen bagging along with the rest of the baggers. But what exactly is the job description of the Head Bagger?
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How to Comfort a Teenager Who Gets Turned Down for a Bagging Job at the CommissaryTeenagers who are anxious to find a part-time job will no doubt try different avenues in an effort to find a suitable job. But how can you comfort your teenager who gets turned down for a bagging job at the commissary?
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Should Parents Encourage Their Teenager to Work as a Bagger in the Commissary?Baggers in commissaries in the United States and abroad are made up of junior enlisted personnel, stay at home parents, military retirees and students. But should parents encourage their teenager to work as a bagger in the commissary?
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How Baggers in the Commissary Can Help Senior CitizensMany senior citizens who shop from commissaries around the world are disabled veterans and disabled spouses who require some extra assistance. If you work as a bagger at the commissary, here are some tips on how to help senior citizens
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What to Avoid Saying to a Bagger in the CommissaryBaggers work in commissaries all across CONUS (Continental United States) as well as military installations abroad. Some commissaries pay baggers to work, but many do not and baggers must rely entirely on tips
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The Prison Commissary: The Truth Behind What it is And How it WorksCommissary in prison is like a store that prisoners can shop at. You are required to have funds on your photo-like-credit-card-ID.
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Do You Begrudge Giving a Bagger a Tip in the Commissary?Tipping is no longer a voluntary offering given in goodwill to exceptional people for a job well done. Instead, many customers fail to tip hard working people or else give a measly tip
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Should Shoppers Tip Baggers in the Commissary?Commissaries around the world are tax-free supermarkets on US Air Force bases that charge a 5% surcharge to help maintain the running of the commissaries. But should shoppers tip baggers?
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DeCA, Defence Commissary Agency: Working Hard to Ensure Food is SafeShopping at your local military installation commissary can help save you and your family money as well as the local state or country sales tax that is applicable to shopping. But what about food safety?
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Unwritten Rules for Shopping at the Base CommissaryA commissary is a retail store that sells equipment and provisions to military personnel. There is one on every military base worldwide.
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How to Apply for the Scholarship for Military ChildrenIf you are a dependent of an active or retired U.S military personnel, you can apply for over $1500 of college funding.
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How to Start a Mobile Food BusinessMobile vending has become extremely popular in most major cities as a small business will low start-up costs. Learn what it takes to start your own mobile food business. -
How to Save Money on Military PayThis article was written for military families and contains advise on how to save money!
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Are Guests Permitted to Shop on a Military Base?Military personnel, military spouses and other eligible ID card holders have the privilege of shopping tax-free from their military installation, which can lead to considerable savings over time.
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Your Guide to Bolling Air Force BaseAir Force wives always want to know what the base is like before arrival. Most of the time there is not much information on the schools, homes, or community life available. This article will answer most questions about life on BAFB.
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Customer Service Skills of BaggersBaggers are an integral part of the commissary community, who help to make shopping a pleasant experience for customers.
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Supporting Your Child Who is IncarceratedWhy it is important to support your child who is locked up. What financial support means to an inmate. The letters you write are very important to people in jail or prison.
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A Newcomer's Guide to Beale AFB, California: Part 2Arriving at Beale AFB, California, involves more than just knowing where the lodging office and post office are located. For military personnel and their family members to really get a feel for the base they will need to know how to access local amenities
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