U.S. Army Soldiers and culinary specialists created and served three-course meals during the 11th Airborne Division Chef of the Year competition at The Wilderness Inn dining facility, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2026. The two-day individual competition, hosted by the 11th Airborne Division Food Service, evaluated six competitors on tactical field-feeding knowledge and culinary execution, with Staff Sgt. Novak of the 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and Spc. Reyes-Cruz of the 1st Battalion, 511th Infantry Regiment, securing the Senior and Junior Chef of the Year titles. (U.S. Army photo)
| Date Taken: | 08.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.10.2026 18:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9861454 |
| VIRIN: | 260803-D-A0985-6673 |
| Resolution: | 161x268 |
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| Location: | US |
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