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Each military installation is like a town or city, with its own supermarket — the commissary — and its own department store — the exchange. When you’re heading out for a shopping trip, it pays to check the prices at the commissary or exchange before you buy — these military-only stores offer some of the best deals around. Here’s an introduction into how the stores work.

Something’s brewing at the commissary
House lawmakers want defense officials to study the pros and cons of selling beer and wine in commissaries, and possibly do a limited pilot test in the stores.
Commissary chief to retire next month
After three years as director of the Defense Commissary Agency, Patrick Nixon will retire Oct. 27, commissary officials said.
Anti-porn groups decry exchange sale policy
Upset that the Pentagon allows military exchanges to sell adult magazines such as Penthouse, Celebrity Skin, Playboy’s Vixens and others, more than 40 anti-pornography groups plan to appeal to...
Other Pay: Commissaries
Commissaries are military supermarkets that sell all items at cost plus a 5 percent surcharge. The Defense Commissary Agency oversees 259 stores worldwide on Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps...
Other benefits: Exchanges
Exchanges are the military’s version of department stores. Soldiers call it a PX, for post exchange. Airmen say BX, for base exchange. Sailors call it a ship’s store when afloat and NEX...