Coast Guard competes in the 50th Joint Culinary Training Exercise [Image 2 of 14]

FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

03.02.2026

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Thieme 

U.S. Coast Guard East   

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenny Carpio-Lazo, a culinary specialist assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant, applies seasoning to steak during the 50th annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise competition March 1, 2026 at Fort Lee, Virginia. The annual training event, administered by the Joint Culinary Training Center, evaluates competitors on professional culinary techniques used to support military dining operations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Thieme)

• Date Taken: 03.02.2026
• Date Posted: 03.27.2026 14:34
• Photo ID: 9587632
• VIRIN: 260302-G-KU031-1246
• Resolution: 6336x9504
• Size: 6.74 MB
• Location: FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, US