U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Afeiyah Kamall, a culinary specialist assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Joshua Appleby, waits for a dish during the 50th Joint Culinary Training Exercise competition March 1, 2026 at Fort Lee, Virginia. The annual competition features culinary specialists from all five U.S. military services who demonstrate skills that support personnel support and food service missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Thieme)