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The Sather Air Base and Camp Cropper dining facilities scooped up top honors for their Thanksgiving Day decorations at an award ceremony on Camp Victory Dec. 15.
Sather, the large category winner, competed against four other DFACS, while the Cropper DFAC beat out two other DFACs in the satellite, or small DFAC, category.
“I think hard work and dedication to put out the best customer service and provide handmade decorations was what separated us from the competition,” said Tech Sgt. Tracy Harrell, a contracting officer technical representative with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group from Sather Air Base, after receiving the first place trophy.
The Iron Oasis DFAC from Camp Liberty took second place in the large category, followed by the Sports Oasis DFAC on Camp Victory.
The dining facilities were judged by United States Forces – Iraq sergeants major, officers and food service representatives. The judges evaluated the facilities on decorations, menus, staff friendliness and culinary presentation.
Holiday meals at the DFAC not only provide service members with great food, but also provide a big morale boost.
“Every day, food service professionals in a deployed environment have a profound impact on the morale of our service members; being away from family during the holidays is a very tough time. Our food service professionals improve that morale by preparing something special during the holidays,” said Sgt. Maj. Michael Perry, USF-I Theater Class I sergeant major and III Corps food service sergeant major.
“Thanksgiving is an American holiday, it’s often a feast of sorts, and what these groups of service members did at their dining facilities reminds the people of the greatness of America,” said Maj. Gen. Edward Cardon the USFI deputy commanding general for support, who presented the awards.
The service members who work in the DFACs, said the recognition they receive for their extra work to make the holidays special for everyone makes them proud.
“I am proud to accept this award because the contractors and soldiers leaned forward and did the best they could to present the best possible Thanksgiving atmosphere for the soldiers,” said Sgt. 1st Class Brian W. Gorby the food operation management noncommissioned officer for Headquarters Support Company, Special Troops Battalion, III Corps, whose DFAC came in third place.
| Date Taken: | 12.20.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 01.03.2011 09:04 |
| Story ID: | 62935 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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