Coast Guard competes in the 50th Joint Culinary Training Exercise [Image 7 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 Chief Zachary Hassilev, a culinary specialist assigned to the Department of Homeland Security’s Executive Dining Facility, speaks to his team before the 50th annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise competition March 1, 2026 at Fort Lee, Virginia. The competition features culinary specialists from all five U.S. military services who demonstrate skills that support personnel and food service missions. (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: 9587681
• VIRIN: 260302-G-KU031-2013
• Resolution: 5504x8256
• Size: 5.02 MB
• Location: FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, US