Changes coming to Columbus Commissary

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  • By Master Sgt. Amanda Savannah
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
Customers shopping at the Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, Commissary will see a different store when the doors open Nov. 8.
Changes patrons will see include upgraded freezer units, more aisles and new floor tiles. The renovations are scheduled to end in August 2017.
“The chips and sodas room and the area where the baby and travel items are, will become two new aisles,” said Bobby Danzie, Columbus DeCA Store Director. “We are also going to move our produce and refrigerator displays. Our entire refrigeration units are being upgraded.”
The changes are mainly to upgrade the old, energy-inefficient units.
“The old units take a significant amount of energy to run to keep food at safe temperatures,” Danzie said. “The new units are more energy efficient.”
More aisles, new floor tiles and a new roof will help improve the overall shopping experience.
The commissary will maintain its regular hours during the renovation. It may be difficult for shoppers to swiftly find some items needed.
“Customers can ask anyone with a ‘DeCA’ name tag for help while items are being shifted around,” Danzie said. “I am also available for anyone to talk with and always respond to every comment or complaint.”
The $5.4 million upgrade is paid for by shoppers’ surcharges.

“Please bear with us while we make these changes,” Danzie said. “We hope these upgrades enhance the shoppers’ shopping experience.”