A Third Country National (TCN) washes dishes after morning chow at the...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Pub... More
LCpl. Dalia Nava, a food-service specialist with
LCpl. Dalia Nava, a food-service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, prepares various sauces for the snack line in Futenma Mess ... More
Lilly Curry, a chef for Sodexo, prepares food for the
Lilly Curry, a chef for Sodexo, prepares food for the Women’s Heritage meal at Mess Hall 227, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 28. “I’ve been doing this for almost 30 years,” said Curry. “I don’t get tired o... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erika Vargas, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Erika Vargas, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, answers questions for the judges during the Food Service Specialist of the Quarter competition a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Brown, legal clerk,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Brown, legal clerk, with Headquarters Company, 3D Marine Headquarters Group, vegetables at the Camp Mujuk chow hall before evening chow during Exercise Ssang Yong 14 at Camp ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Giovanni Classfeliciano
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Giovanni Classfeliciano prepares steaks during the 2019 Chef of the 4th Quarter competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26, 2019. Classfeliciano, a native of Port St. Luci... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Ramos Gonzalez boils
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Ramos Gonzalez boils ingredients during the 2019 Chef of the Quarter 4th competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26, 2019. Ramos Gonzales, a native of Atlanta, Ga., is a ... More
Mess Hall 128, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune,
Mess Hall 128, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, earned a nomination for the Gen. W.P.T. Hill Award. The dining facility replaced a World War II-era mess hall approximately a year ago and features the Depa... More
Chef Robert Irvine (Third from right) does burpees
Chef Robert Irvine (Third from right) does burpees with Marines from 4th Marine Regiment Jan 7 on Camp Schwab as part of a workout session. Irvine, an English celebrity chef and star of TV show, “Restaurant: Im... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cinthya CruzOrganista,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cinthya CruzOrganista, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), displays her meal prepared for the Chef of the Quarter cook-off compet... More
A tray of cupcakes are ready for judging at the first
A tray of cupcakes are ready for judging at the first annual “Cupcake Madness” competition on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 29, 2018. The three day long event evaluates the participants on their speed, efficien... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Clarence Narcisse, food service
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Clarence Narcisse, food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares a pot of gumbo stew during the Culinary ... More
A Third Country National (TCN) grills hamburgers for noon chow at the ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Pub... More
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists participate
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists participate in the first annual “Cupcake Madness” competition at mess hall 1365 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 29, 2018. The three day long event evaluates the parti... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Velloza inspects the 12th
Master Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Velloza inspects the 12th Marines Mess Hall records March 5 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The inspe... More
A judge samples a meal prepared by Cpl. Brianna Kenel,
A judge samples a meal prepared by Cpl. Brianna Kenel, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson Hall, MCBH, Feb. 14... More
SPMAGTF CR-AF 20.1: Thanksgiving 2019
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 28, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is d... More
Lt. Col. Gary Spinelli, left, Chef Nydia Ekstrom, center,
Lt. Col. Gary Spinelli, left, Chef Nydia Ekstrom, center, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Marco Barnes judge one of the dishes made March 1 during the evaluation for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Memori... More
U.S. Marines serving on the judge’s panel for the 2019
U.S. Marines serving on the judge’s panel for the 2019 Chef of the 4th Quarter competition wait to taste dishes prepared by the competitors at the Camp Hansen III Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion Me... More
Lunch at the Dover AFB Dining Facility
Staff Sgt. Rommel Ongaco, 436th Force Support Squadron food service supervisor, sprinkles Parmesan cheese over pasta March 28, 2014, at the Patterson Dining Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Ongaco prepare... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriela Justice, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriela Justice, a food service specialist with Mess Hall WC-100 with Headquarters Battallion, 2nd Marine Division, serves Col. Yuri Escalante, left, deputy command of Marine Corps Insta... More
US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Matthew Alford, Services Fli...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Stacia M. Willis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brianna Kenel, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brianna Kenel, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, prepares her dessert dish for a Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson Hall, MCBH, Feb... More
Pfc. Christian Carballo, left, and Lance Cpl. William
Pfc. Christian Carballo, left, and Lance Cpl. William Jenkins begin setting up an Expeditionary Field Kitchen (EFK) Aug. 24, 2018, at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. EFKs are used by food service specialists to co... More
U.S. Marines prepare chicken on a grill at the Camp
U.S. Marines prepare chicken on a grill at the Camp Mujuk chow hall before evening chow during Exercise Ssang Yong 14 at Camp Mujuk, Pohang, South Korea, March 27, 2014. Exercise Ssang Yong 14 is conducted annu... More
A Third Country National (TCN) chops lettuce for noon chow at the Ahme...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base State: Al Ahmadi Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, USMC Release Status: Released to Pub... More
Cpl. Marisela Olibares prepares a meal during the
Cpl. Marisela Olibares prepares a meal during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Chef of the Quarter Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016. The quarterly competitio... More
The meal of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffrey Grant, a
The meal of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffrey Grant, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, is displayed during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson Hall, MCBH,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeannette Bravo prepares
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jeannette Bravo prepares steaks during the 2019 Chef of the 4th Quarter competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26, 2019. Bravo, a native of El Paso, Texas, is a food serv... More
Sgt. Sean Tate waits for his dessert to be judged Dec.
Sgt. Sean Tate waits for his dessert to be judged Dec. 18 his dessert during a cooking competition at the mess hall on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Competitors were judged on the appearance... More
Jack L. Kleckner, left, inspects the 12th Marines Mess
Jack L. Kleckner, left, inspects the 12th Marines Mess Hall March 5 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The inspection for the award w... More
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists with Headquarters
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron are awarded during the Chef of the Year competition Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point N.C., Oct. 8, 2015. The Chef of t... More
Marines enjoy a meal at the 12th Marines Mess Hall
Marines enjoy a meal at the 12th Marines Mess Hall while it displays ice sculpture decorations March 5 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Ja... More
US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Matthew Alford, Services Fli...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Stacia M. Willis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More
Chef Robert Irvine shows food service Marines with
Chef Robert Irvine shows food service Marines with 4th Marine Regiment how to pre-cook vegetables Jan. 7 on Camp Schwab using a technique called blanching. Blanching is boiling vegetables and then plunging them... More
Lance Cpl. Anthony Anderson grills sirloin steaks in
Lance Cpl. Anthony Anderson grills sirloin steaks in preparation for the afternoon rush of Marines and Sailors at the Camp Kinser Mess Hall, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 15, 2018. Food service specialists provide food ... More
Food service specialist Marines with Marine units across
Food service specialist Marines with Marine units across Okinawa, Japan, participated in the Food Specialist of the Quarter competition at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Aug. 30, 2018. The competition showcased the culi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gilberto Rodriguez, motor
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gilberto Rodriguez, motor transport operator, with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3D Marine Headquarters Group, prepares peaches at the Camp Mujuk c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Holecheck, a food
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Austin Holecheck, a food service specialist with Mess Hall WC-100, Headquarters Battallion, 2nd Marine Division, prepares food during a culinary competition at Mess Hall WC-100, Cam... More
A U.S. Marine is served a meal during a birthday lunch
A U.S. Marine is served a meal during a birthday lunch at the Anderson Chow Hall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 11, 2018. Anderson Chow Hall held a birthday lunch celebrating the 243rd U.S. Marine Corps Birthd... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason R. Cain, left, sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jason R. Cain, left, sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), talks to Lance Cpl. Erika Vargas, right, a food service specialist with, about the dark chocolat... More
Nakama Hiromi, left, Takae Reiko, center, and Miyazato
Nakama Hiromi, left, Takae Reiko, center, and Miyazato Yasuki, cooks with food services, pose for a photo at Mess Hall 4417 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 6, 2017. Mess Hall 4417 has been awarded with ... More
Players from the University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball
Players from the University of Pittsburgh Men’s Basketball Team have brunch at the Mess Hall Nov. 12 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The team faced off against Gonzaga University in the ESP... More
Staff Sgt. Rommel Ongaco, 436th Force Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Rommel Ongaco, 436th Force Support Squadron food service supervisor, removes tri-colored tortellini from a pasta cooker March 28, 2014, at the Patterson Dining Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. ... More
Sgt. Sean Tate prepares his dessert Dec. 18 during
Sgt. Sean Tate prepares his dessert Dec. 18 during a cooking competition at the mess hall on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. During the competition, Marines demonstrated their creativity and s... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brianna Kenel, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brianna Kenel, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, prepares her dessert dish for the Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson Hall, MCBH, F... More
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith judges the presentation of the
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith judges the presentation of the meals during the Food Specialist of the Quarter competition at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. Smith is the commanding general of III Marine Expedi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Keyon Dummer Williams, a food
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Keyon Dummer Williams, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, waits for the judges’ critique of his appetizer during the Food Service Specialist of the Qua... More
Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Mr. Donald C. Winter,
Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Mr. Donald C. Winter, from Brooklyn, N.Y., serves a U.S. Marine during Thanksgiving dinner at the chow hall aboard Camp Baharia. Winter is visiting bases throughout Al Anbar,... More
Priscilla Wyche, a Sodexo food service specialist with
Priscilla Wyche, a Sodexo food service specialist with Mess Hall 227, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, prepares a dish during a culinary competition at Mess Hall WC-100, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 26, 2016. Teams ... More
U.S. Marine Corps LCpl. Jaylen Thomas Jr., a food service
U.S. Marine Corps LCpl. Jaylen Thomas Jr., a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron stands in front of his table at the Chef of the Year competition Marine Corps Air Station Cherry ... More
Airman 1st Class Mahoghamo Crews, 20th Force Support
Airman 1st Class Mahoghamo Crews, 20th Force Support Squadron food services apprentice, fries catfish at the Chief Master Sgt. Emerson Williams Dining Facility at Shaw Air Force Base, July 11, 2013. Dining faci... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayesha L. Zantt, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ayesha L. Zantt, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), talks about a meal she prepared for the Food Service Specialist of the Quarter competition a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Giovanni Classfeliciano
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Giovanni Classfeliciano serves dishes he prepared during the 2019 Chef of the 4th Quarter competition at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26, 2019. Classfeliciano, a native of Por... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Banewicz, rifleman,
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel Banewicz, rifleman, with Ground Sensor Platoon, 3D Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Pfc. Gregory Carson supply administration and operations specia... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Akeem Gordon, food service
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Akeem Gordon, food service specialist, with Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment, 3D Marine Headquarters Group, stirs milk at the Camp Mujuk chow hall before evening chow... More
Yoda Hiroyuki, a cook with food services, prepares
Yoda Hiroyuki, a cook with food services, prepares a meatloaf for lunch at Mess Hall 4417 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 6, 2017. Mess Hall 4417 has been awarded with the William Pendleton Thompson Hil... More
Lance Cpl. Anthony Anderson grills sirloin steaks in
Lance Cpl. Anthony Anderson grills sirloin steaks in preparation for the afternoon rush of Marines and Sailors at the Camp Kinser Mess Hall, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 15, 2018. Food service specialists provide food ... More
The Marine food service specialists of Gonzales Mess
The Marine food service specialists of Gonzales Mess Hall gather for a photo before the Maj. Gen. W. P. T. Hill Memorial Award for Food Service Excellence pre-inspection aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar ... More
Sgt. Theius Dalton anxiously waits to be judged for
Sgt. Theius Dalton anxiously waits to be judged for his culinary expertise during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Chef of the Quarter Competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.,... More
Lance Cpl. JoseAntoni Cornelio, food service specialist,
Lance Cpl. JoseAntoni Cornelio, food service specialist, Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, prepares cookies during the Culinary Team of the Quarter Competition at Edson Range... More
Jack L. Kleckner, right center, inspects the 12th Marines
Jack L. Kleckner, right center, inspects the 12th Marines Mess Hall March 5 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The inspection for the... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Phongdavis Nguyen, food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Phongdavis Nguyen, food service specialist, with Food Service, G-4, Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3D Marine Headquarters Group, prepares biscuits at the Camp Mujuk c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kelly Bushey, the food service
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kelly Bushey, the food service operations chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), wipes a plate for proper presentation during the Food Service Specialist of the Quarter... More
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists with Headquarters
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, prepare to present their meal to the judges during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson Hall, MCBH, F... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriela Justice, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriela Justice, a food service specialist with Mess Hall WC-100, Headquarters Battallion, 2nd Marine Division, prepares food during a culinary competition at Mess Hall WC-100, Camp Leje... More
A judge samples a dessert prepared by Lance Cpl. Meliza
A judge samples a dessert prepared by Lance Cpl. Meliza MolinaCrespo, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson Hall... More
First Sgt. Jonathan B. McClary (left) and Capt. Steven
First Sgt. Jonathan B. McClary (left) and Capt. Steven E. Christopher (Center) hand Chef Robert Irvine a certificate of appreciation for participating in a workout Jan. 7 on Camp Schwab. Chef Irvin, an English ... More
Master Sgt. Derrek L. Steele and Col. Lance A. McDaniel
Master Sgt. Derrek L. Steele and Col. Lance A. McDaniel admire the new 12th Marine Regiment logo March 2 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The logo was created in honor of the chow hall being nominated for the Ma... More
Maj. Freddie Martinez judges a meal Dec. 18 during
Maj. Freddie Martinez judges a meal Dec. 18 during a cooking competition at the mess hall on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The competition is designed to help Marines think out of the box an... More
Chef Robert Irvine stands with Capt. Steven E. Christopher
Chef Robert Irvine stands with Capt. Steven E. Christopher in the 4th Marine Regiment mess hall Jan. 7 on Camp Schwab after a cooking demonstration for the Marines. Irvine, an English celebrity chef and star of... More
The meal of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Meliza
The meal of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Meliza MolinaCrespo, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, is displayed during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson... More
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists participate
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists participate in the first annual “Cupcake Madness” competition at mess hall 1365 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 29, 2018. The three day long event evaluates the Marin... More
Tomohito Shimada begins preparations for the 12th Marines
Tomohito Shimada begins preparations for the 12th Marines Mess Hall lunch decorations March 5 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. The ... More
MSgt Juan InzunzaRodriguez, the manager of Mess Hall
MSgt Juan InzunzaRodriguez, the manager of Mess Hall 488 with Headquarters and Support Battalion Marine Corps Installations Pacific speaks with Mr. Robert Rice, a representative from the National Restaurant Ass... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryan Carter, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bryan Carter, a food service specialist with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, places his appetizer on a speed rack during the Chef of the Quarter cook-off competition at Anderson... More
Marines admire the new 12th Marine Regiment mess hall
Marines admire the new 12th Marine Regiment mess hall logo March 2 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Award at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. A small gathering occurred to c... More
Lance Cpl. Anthony Anderson grills sirloin steaks in
Lance Cpl. Anthony Anderson grills sirloin steaks in preparation for the afternoon rush of Marines and Sailors at the Camp Kinser Mess Hall, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 15, 2018. Food service specialists provide food ... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Genaro Trujillo judges a meal during
Master Gunnery Sgt. Genaro Trujillo judges a meal during the Food Specialist of the Quarter competition at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. Trujillo is a food service supervisor with Marine Wing Head... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Alarie, an enlisted
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Alarie, an enlisted aide with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, judges a meal displayed at the Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson Hall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Fe... More
The Marines competing in the Food Specialist of the
The Marines competing in the Food Specialist of the Quarter pose for a group photo at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. First place winners, left, Pfc. Dominic Marimonti and Cpl. Lexus Martinez, both ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gilberto Rodriguez, motor
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gilberto Rodriguez, motor transport operator, with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3D Marine Headquarters Group, prepares peaches at the Camp Mujuk c... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sherrena Hogan, a food
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sherrena Hogan, a food service specialist with Alpha Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, stirs food in a steam jack kettle inside the kitchen at the chow hall on Camp Foste... More
Lance Cpl. Diego Ramirez, left, and Pfc. Moises Plascencia
Lance Cpl. Diego Ramirez, left, and Pfc. Moises Plascencia prepare to serve a side dish to a panel of judges during the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month competition July 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenm... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edeza Rodriguez, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edeza Rodriguez, a food service specialist with Alpha Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, places chicken on a tray inside the kitchen at the chow hall on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Ja... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Smith, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Smith, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares a watermelon smoothie for a chef of the quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station ... More
The meal of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brianna Kenel, a
The meal of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brianna Kenel, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, is displayed during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson Hall, MCBH,... More
Pfc. Christian Carballo looks over the Expeditionary
Pfc. Christian Carballo looks over the Expeditionary Field Kitchen (EFK) after assembling it Aug. 24, 2018 at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. EFKs are used by food service specialists to cook and distribute food ... More
Lt. Col Richard D. Kohler speaks with the head chef,
Lt. Col Richard D. Kohler speaks with the head chef, Staff Sgt. Edward Fairley, while he inspects the 12th Marines Mess Hall March 5 after being nominated for the Major General William Pendleton Thomas Hill Awa... More
Pfc. Moises Plascencia prepares to serve a crepe cake
Pfc. Moises Plascencia prepares to serve a crepe cake during the Futenma Mess Hall Chef of the Month competition July 22 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The monthly competition is an opport... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffrey Grant, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffrey Grant, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, stands before judges during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Anderson Hall, MCBH, Feb... More
Pfc. Dominic Marimonti prepares the ingredients of
Pfc. Dominic Marimonti prepares the ingredients of his main dish for the Food Specialist of the Quarter competition at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 30, 2018. Marimonti is a food service specialist with 3rd... More
Lance Cpl. Chassidy Lee, a food service specialist
Lance Cpl. Chassidy Lee, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a West Point, Miss., native, stirs pasta in the kitchen at Gonzales Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Mirama... More
1st, 2nd and 3d place cupcakes on display at the first
1st, 2nd and 3d place cupcakes on display at the first annual “Cupcake Madness” competition on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 29, 2018. The three day long event evaluates the participants on their speed, efficie... More
Lance Cpl. William Jenkins unfolds the canopies on
Lance Cpl. William Jenkins unfolds the canopies on an Expeditionary Field Kitchen (EFK) Aug. 24, 2018 on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. EFKs are used by food service specialists to cook and distribute food while... More
Airman 1st Class Mahoghamo Crews, 20th Force Support
Airman 1st Class Mahoghamo Crews, 20th Force Support Squadron food services apprentice, makes mashed potatoes for lunch at the Chief Master Sgt. Emerson Williams Dining Facility at Shaw Air Force Base, July 11,... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriela Justice, a food service
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriela Justice, a food service specialist with Mess Hall WC-100, Headquarters Battallion, 2nd Marine Division, prepares a dish during a culinary competition at Mess Hall WC-100, Camp Le... More
Ross Ragonese, executive chef, Sodexo, supervises a
Ross Ragonese, executive chef, Sodexo, supervises a Marine making a yogurt parfait at Mess Hall 128, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 11. The training teaches Marine food service specialists methods to impr... More
Competitors pose for a picture Dec. 18 at the mess
Competitors pose for a picture Dec. 18 at the mess hall on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. Competitors were judged on the appearance, taste, originality and oral presentation of their dishes. ... More
Lilly Curry, a chef for Sodexo, prepares food for the
Lilly Curry, a chef for Sodexo, prepares food for the Women’s Heritage meal at Mess Hall 227, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 28. “I’ve been doing this for almost 30 years,” said Curry. “I don’t get tired o... More