American Logistics Association

Big changes are taking shape behind the scenes at DeCA and the future of military commissaries may look very different than you think. Discover how innovation, data, and partnership are driving a transformation designed to reshape the patron experience.

Click to watch a video excerpt from Mr. Whittington's presentation: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bbzqm/v2crse/ =16

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) has officially kicked off the FY27 NDAA process — with military resale, commissary operations, contractor compliance, and military family support programs once again part of the conversation on Capitol Hill.

ALA is closely tracking the legislation and its impact on the military resale community ahead of the 2026 ALA Congressional Caucus & Public Policy Forum on June 24.

📖 Read the full article: https://alanational.org/hasc-kicks-off-27-ndaa-process/
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After more than 40 years of helping shape how service members and their families shop on base, ALA Member
Parrish, director of military sales at Company, has retired, leaving behind a lasting impact on military communities around the world.

Throughout his career, Van helped ensure service members and their families had access to trusted products and everyday essentials that bring comfort, consistency, and a sense of home, even in unpredictable environments. His leadership and commitment have supported
military families while strengthening readiness across the globe.

Read about Van’s remarkable career and legacy of service:
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Military Commerce Magazine - Volume 2 • Issue 3 - May/June 2026

In a special edition of Military Commerce Magazine, the ALA highlights key speaker sessions from the 2026 ALA Commissary Roundtable, centered on, “Partnering to Keep the Benefit Relevant.”

Featuring...
• Mr. John Hall Details Defense Commissary Agency's Modernization Plan
• ALA President, Steve Rossetti, emphasizes Relevance Demands Adaptation
• Mr. Harold Whittington covers DeCA's ARTS program for efficiency, cost reduction and growth
• ALA Award Presentations: Iveena Henderson, Bridget Ann Bennett, Todd Heasely, Tommie Draper, Jeff White

➡️ Read now:
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🌺 We’re headed to Hawaii! 🌺

Join the American Logistics Association and the ALA Hawaii Chapter for the 29th Annual Daniel K. Akaka ALA Hawaii Food Show & Conference at the beautiful Prince Waikiki Hotel!

📅 August 10–12, 2026
📍 Honolulu, Hawaii

Connect with leaders from the military resale and foodservice community, discover innovative products from 70+ Hawaii companies, and enjoy valuable networking opportunities supporting military families.

Event Highlights:
🌺 Welcome Reception with live island entertainment
🌺 Hawaii Food Show featuring local companies
🌺 Conference sessions with military resale leadership updates

We look forward to seeing everyone in Waikiki this August! 🌴☀️

In an exclusive ALA interview, Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, discusses how the U.S. Army’s Flexible Eating and Expanded Dining (FEED) program is modernizing Soldier dining by expanding access to meals, improving food quality, and increasing choice across installations.

The effort brings together campus-style dining venues, food trucks, kiosks, grab-and-go stations, and app-based ordering as part of a broader transformation in how on-post food service is delivered.

Explore how Soldier dining is being transformed: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bbzqm/v2i3/ =12

The Navy Exchange is succeeding in a highly competitive retail environment, while continuing to support retention, morale and U.S. national security by funneling profits into programs that benefit Sailors and their families.

📖 Read more on NEXCOM’s strategy: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bbzqm/v2i3/ =22

📽 Watch the CNBC segment:
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/navy-exchange-stores-compete-walmart-amazon-to-fund-future.html

Why the U.S. Navy’s retail business is fighting Walmart and Amazon to fund its own future The Navy runs more than 300 stores globablly but its operations are at risk because retail giants like Walmart, Amazon and Target are taking market share.

The Army Air Force Exchange Service is emphasizing and expanding accessible, healthier dining options while modernizing food service and adding convenient, 24/7 self-service stores to better serve troops.

🥗 Read about their BE FIT 360 initiatives: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bbzqm/v2i3/ =16

We’re proud to unveil the May/June 2026 issue of Military Commerce Magazine, highlighting efforts to strengthen on-base engagement and expand the availability of products and services for our warfighters.

Featuring...
• Fresh at Its Best: How Bonita Moffett Is Transforming the Commissary Experience
• Time for a Forward-Thinking Defense Summit on Delivering Food to the Troops
• Uplifting Food Venues Transform Soldiers' Lives • ALA Exclusive Interview with Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan
• NEXCOM: Meeting the Mission

➡️ Read now: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bbzqm/v2i3/

At the tip of the spear in FOS Karliki, Poland, where Soldiers operate from small, dispersed sites far from larger installations, even limited resources can make a meaningful difference.

Here, the unit-run Authorized Imprest Fund Activity (AIFA) PX delivers everyday necessities and boosts morale in an austere environment.

Learn about their operations: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bbzqm/v2i2/ =35

Join Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)’s Vendor Town Hall Tomorrow - April 15, 2026

Hosted by Richard Honiball, EVP, Global Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer, this session will provide updates on performance, key initiatives, and what’s ahead for FY2026.

📅 April 15, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM (ET)
📍 Microsoft Teams

Topics include Project Nexus, NEXt Level Rewards, and the evolving customer experience across the Navy Exchange system.

Full Announcement:

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