{"id":84980,"date":"2026-07-10T17:43:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T17:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2026\/07\/10\/retired-army-officer-tapped-to-lead-military-commissary-system\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:45:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:45:02","slug":"retired-army-officer-tapped-to-lead-military-commissary-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/management\/pay-benefits\/2026\/07\/10\/retired-army-officer-tapped-to-lead-military-commissary-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Retired Army officer tapped to lead military commissary system"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A retired U.S. Army officer will take the helm of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/mil-money\/2026\/06\/25\/dod-scraps-plan-to-privatize-commissaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/mil-money\/2026\/06\/25\/dod-scraps-plan-to-privatize-commissaries\/\">Defense Commissary Agency<\/a> and its 235 military discount grocery stores worldwide on Sept.18, defense officials announced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">William G. \u201cBill\u201d Fitzhugh, who has served as the agency\u2019s deputy director since June 29, will transition to the new position when the current director, John E. Hall, retires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most recently, Fitzhugh served as acting principal deputy for the assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs, where he was instrumental in advancing the commissary\u2019s supply chain transformation, officials said. He has held various leadership positions at the Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBill Fitzhugh is the right executive to continue transforming DeCA, finding ways to better serve our military community and protect valuable commissary benefits for the next generation,\u201d said Anthony J. Tata, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, in the July 1 announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"480\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/William-G-Fitzhugh.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/William-G-Fitzhugh.jpg.jpg 430w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/William-G-Fitzhugh.jpg.jpg?resize=269,300 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">William G. &#8220;Bill&#8221; Fitzhugh (Defense Commissary Agency)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Defense Commissary Agency operates 235 stores worldwide, with a congressional mandate to save eligible customers in the military community at least 25% on groceries compared to civilian stores outside the gate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its annual budget is about $1.5 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am honored to lead DeCA at a pivotal time,\u201d Fitzhugh said in the announcement. \u201cI thank John for his leadership in transforming the agency\u2019s business practices so that we can offer a competitive and attractive shopping experience to our patrons. As director, I look forward to continuing the positive momentum he built and contributing to the readiness of the force.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hall became director of the commissary agency in June 2023, and is credited with a number of improvements, including increasing the availability of grocery stock to hard-to reach locations. He modernized the shopping experience for customers by expanding the Click2Go curbside program and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/mil-money\/2026\/06\/17\/doorstep-grocery-delivery-expanding-to-all-us-commissaries-soon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/mil-money\/2026\/06\/17\/doorstep-grocery-delivery-expanding-to-all-us-commissaries-soon\/\">doorstep delivery programs<\/a>. He has also led a pilot program granting commissary access to DoD civilians in certain locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hall praised the dedication of the commissary agency\u2019s work force. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTheir unwavering commitment to the eligible patrons, military families, and service members they support is truly inspiring,\u201d he said in the announcement of the transition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, Fitzhugh served as acting assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs. 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