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Photo: Soldiers from 210th Fires Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, and citizens of Dongducheon work side-by-side to make kimchi at the Annual Kimchi Charity Event, Nov. 15, 2013, in Dongducheon, South Korea. It's a way for Soldiers to experience a "Thanksgiving" meal from a different culture. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos R. Davis/ Released)

U.S. soldiers and their family members are gearing up to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday around the world. Find out what they’re doing to celebrate and stay connected.
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Narrated by DeCA Historian Dr. Peter Skirbunt, this “History of the Surcharge” video includes video and vintage drawings and photos that relate to when and how the surcharge came to be and, more importantly, how the money benefits commissary customers. …
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From the Commissary In the second video of the “Your Commissary Questions” series, DeCA Sales Director Chris Burns explains how much customers can save by shopping the commissary and how we arrive at those figures: -DeCA compares thousands of items …
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By Kay Blakley, DeCA home economist If you’re the appointed turkey cook this Thanksgiving, and you’re stressing to the max because you’ve never done it before, take comfort in knowing this: roasting the turkey is the easiest part of the …
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By Karen Hawkins the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) dietitian. Hawkins is a registered and licensed dietitian with more than 19 years of military service: eight as an Army Reserve dietitian and 11 on active duty, including experience as a certified …
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