U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Carlos Torres Febus, land component commander of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard, addresses Soldiers during an award ceremony at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, Salinas, Puerto Rico, July 9, 2026. Soldiers were recognized during an award ceremony for their outstanding proficiency, dedication, and commitment to excellence, highlighting their contributions to the unit’s readiness and mission success. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Elena Torres Rivera)
SALINAS, Puerto Rico – The sun had barely risen over Camp Santiago Joint Training Center when U.S. Soldiers from the 192nd Quartermaster Field Feeding Platoon were already at work.
Inside the mobile kitchen trailer, humid vapor of boiling hot water rises through the air, the sound of sizzling grills and clattering pans echoed while culinary specialists prepare breakfast for hundreds of Soldiers of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard participating in annual training. While most troops were beginning their days these Soldiers had been already awake for hours.
“For the culinary specialists of the 192nd, every meal represents more than nourishment, it represents support, discipline, and mission accomplishment,” said Staff Sgt. Danny...
