Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    H&HS holds 3rd annual chili cook-off to support Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    H&HS holds 3rd annual chili cook-off to support Marine Corps Birthday Ball

    Photo By Cpl. Manuel Estrada | Master Sgt. Christopher Wilson, Marine Corps Air Station New River ordnance chief,...... read more read more

    JACKSONVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES

    03.28.2013

    Story by Lance Cpl. Manuel Estrada 

    Marine Corps Installations East       

    JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron held its 3rd annual chili cook-off to support the squadron’s Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Marine Corps Air Station New River Chapel, March 28.

    Thirteen Marines and dependents entered their own signature brand of chili from Cincinnati-style to a Southern-style with an assortment of vegetables.

    The event charged $5 per person for an all-you-can-eat experience of all the types of chili, each with a unique twist.

    Overall, the event raised more than $450 for the ball, said Jennifer Anderson, H&HS family readiness officer.

    The event was part of the Commander’s Cup series of events where one section within H&HS will earn 20 percent of the total proceeds to buy tickets for the ball, said Anderson.

    The three judges gave points for appearance, aroma, taste and several other categories to determine the winner, said Anderson. All the entrants received high marks and the voting was close.

    “We did not have one person say they did not like one of the chilies,” added Anderson.

    After the bowls were empty and the votes were counted, Master Sgt. Christopher Wilson, air station ordnance chief, came out the winner.
    Ordnance earned 50 points toward the Commander’s Cup.

    “Love, care and the support of my family is the secret for my chili,” said Wilson after he was presented a trophy for his chili.

    Marines with air traffic control maintenance took second place and Capt. Maurico White, ATC officer-in-charge, earned third place.

    They earned 25 and 15 points toward the competition.

    The squadron has scheduled several other events including an ultimate Frisbee tournament, volleyball, and skeet shooting to determine the overall winner of the Commander’s Cup.

    LEAVE A COMMENT

    NEWS INFO

    Date Taken: 03.28.2013
    Date Posted: 04.10.2013 15:18
    Story ID: 104950
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, NC, US

    Web Views: 68
    Downloads: 0

    PUBLIC DOMAIN