The Pentagon confirmed refrigeration disruptions at more than half a dozen commissaries on U.S. military bases this week, though no cause has been identified. Affected locations include Fort Irwin, California; Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island; and four other bases, according to official statements and social media posts. Commissaries remain open, but perishable sections including delis, sushi bars, and frozen food aisles have been closed to prevent spoilage.
Defense officials said the Defense Commissary Agency transferred products to alternate temperature-controlled storage to limit losses and emphasized food safety. Fort Irwin initially halted sales of eggs and milk before restricting purchases to dry goods only. Fort Huachuca reported an overnight equipment failure that spoiled all frozen food, while F.E. Warren described a refrigeration malfunction without further details.
No explanation for the cluster of outages has been provided, and speculation about intentional cyber interference has not been confirmed. Technicians are troubleshooting the systems, but no timeline for resolution has been given. Commissaries serve active-duty personnel, retirees, and their families, offering discounted groceries as a benefit.
