The Defense Commissary Agency, headquartered at Fort Lee, VA., operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries in a safe and secure shopping environment to the most deserving customers – our military personnel, retirees and their families. Authorized patrons can purchase items tax free plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. Click here to learn more about whether you’re eligible. The Commissary benefit can save shoppers over 25 cents on the dollar over other retailers’ prices every time they shop. We strive to offer a valued benefit that contributes to family readiness, enhances the quality of life for America's military and their families, and helps recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.