Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Natalia Murillo | Navy Talent Acquisition Group Miami | 09.04.2025
After years of feeding the fleet, Chief Culinary Specialist Dwayne Johnson is now filling its ranks as a recruiter with Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Miami, representing the Tampa area. Born and raised in Hampton, Virginia, Johnson’s thirteen-year journey has taken him from ships’ galleys to the kitchens of the Pentagon and now to Tampa, Florida, to find the next generation of......
Story by Lt. Juan Santana and Petty Officer 1st Class Theoplis Stewart II | PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | 07.29.2025
Culinary Specialists (CSs) aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) reached a milestone July 17, when the ship’s galley ovens were powered on and used to prepare food for the first time....
Story by Norman Shifflett | Fort Carson Public Affairs Office | 06.18.2025
Soldiers from Fort Carson help prepare breakfast for thousands of community members at the annual Western Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs, June 18, 2025. Service members volunteered to cook and serve nearly 1,100 pounds of pancake batter, 1,500 pounds of eggs, 10,000 sausage patties, 88 gallons of syrup, 500 gallons of coffee, 7,500 pints of milk and 2,500 pints of juice,......
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Culbertson | Naval Air Station Sigonella | 04.17.2025
NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Sicily (April 17, 2025) – The Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella galley, Ristorante Bella Etna, was awarded its seventh Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Food Service Award for best overseas galley, April 3....
Story by Ted Nichols | Naval Supply Systems Command | 04.03.2025
In a display of culinary prowess and dedication, U.S. Navy culinary specialists (CSs) recently showcased their skills at the 49th annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise (JCTE). Held from Feb. 28 to March 7, 2025, at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, the event brought together over 150 military personnel from various U.S. installations and allied forces, including teams from the Republic of Korea,......
Story by Willie Kendrick | Defense Media Activity - Navy Production | 04.01.2025
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Story by Lt.j.g. Drew Verbis | Naval Base Ventura County | 03.10.2025
PORT HUENEME, Calif (Mar 10, 2025) - Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme Food Services completed operations shift to temporarily serve meals from the historic Bard Mansion Catering & Conference Center (Bard) while renovations were being completed to the primary galley....
Story by Spc. Santiago Lepper | 3rd Infantry Division | 03.09.2025
FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va-The 49th Annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise (JCTE) held at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, was a monumental event that showcased the finest military chefs from across the U.S. Armed Forces. Among the many participating units, the 3rd Infantry Division stood out, demonstrating exceptional culinary skills and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the competition.......
