A judge looks on as U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Megan Rodgers, Air Combat Command Headquarters Enlisted Aide to the Deputy Commander, left, and Senior Master Sgt. Jacquelyn Gausemel Senior Enlisted Aide for the Chief of Space Operations compete in the National Hot Food Challenge during the 49th Annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise at Fort Gregg-Lee, Virginia, March 3, 2025. This event promotes healthy cuisine within military food service operations and tests chefs’ ability to plan, prepare, and present a meal using the nutritional guidelines and recommendations set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Bithell)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Culinary specialists from across the U.S. military and allied forces representing the Republic of Korea, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France brought their best to the table during the 49th Annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise, held Feb. 28 to March 7, 2025, at Fort Lee, Virginia. The event continues to uphold its legacy as the largest
military culinary competition in North America.
For the U.S. Air Force team, this year’s competition marked a significant milestone in a journey that began in 2021 and was reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic not only delayed their debut but also challenged the future of Air Force participation; until the twin
sisters, U.S. Air Force Senior Master...
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Every service member faces challenges. Whether it's high operational tempos, frequent relocations, long deployments, or time away from loved ones, these stressors can take a serious toll on one's mental health and overall well-being. At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, leadership and support teams work proactively to ensure no one has to face these challenges alone.
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