Members of the Fort Knox community gathered in Cantigny Warrior Restaurant Nov. 23, 2022, to partake in the traditional cornucopia of Thanksgiving cuisine. (Photo by Charles Leffler, Fort Knox Visual Information)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

A Nissan ZN6493 photographed at a Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle (DFAC) dealership in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China.

This "SUV" is based on the Nissan D22 pick-up. Both are produced by the second Dongfeng Nissan joint-venture, named "Zhengzhou Nissan" which produced minivans (Dongfeng Succe, Nissan NV200), pick-ups (Nissan D22, Dongfeng Rich) or SUV (Nissan Paladin, Dongfeng Oting).

Th ZN6493 is also sold under Dongfeng brand as Dongfeng Rich SUV.

Click here to learn more about Camp Humphreys

U.S. Army photos by Wayne W. Marlow

Provider Grill opens at new location

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Provider Grill opened at its new location on June 4.

The 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will continue to operate the Provider Grill at its new location, Building 1291. The dining facility had previously been the Red Dragon Inn and was operated by the 719th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Cake and ribbon cuttings were held to celebrate the occasion, and the 501st Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Darrell Duckworth, served as guest speaker.

“If you have ever had the opportunity to dine in a facility as excellent as the Red Dragon Inn, or the old Provider Grill, then you know what a special day this is, not just for the 194th CSSB, but for all of USAG Humphreys,” Duckworth said. “It is with great pride that the 501st Sustainment Brigade, together with the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, have been able to renovate and transfer this consolidated dining facility. I congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement. The opening of Provider Grill is indeed a day for celebration.”

Duckworth noted that the day marks a further strengthening of the ties between the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI.

“Today we recognize the opening of the new Provider Grill, signifying a bond between the Soldiers of the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI Battalion,” he said.

“I have all the confidence that the 194th Provider Battalion’s leadership will maintain and uphold the standard of nutrition, service and dedication previously demonstrated throughout the history of both the Provider Grill and the Red Dragon Inn. Both dining facilities have a long history of excellence. They have won awards such as the best decorated dining facility, best theme and originality, best culinary arts display and garnishments and best small dining facility. And it’s all supported by professional food service Soldiers and Korean culinary chefs.”

Duckworth noted the impact the dining facility will have on Humphreys.

“The Provider Grill will feed and nourish more than 800 Soldiers daily, with selections across all food groups,” he said.

“Holidays have been known as a specialty for this dining facility and will continue to remain so under the leadership of the Provider Battalion. With the combining of the Red Dragon Inn and Provider Grill staffs, this dining facility will be taking on a new dynamic, with almost twice as many Soldiers to support.”

Duckworth also touched on the vital role cooks play.

“The Army’s food supply specialists are some of the hardest working Soldiers in our Army today. Generally, they are the first one awake and the last one to go home,” he said. “For them, there is no such thing as the weekend. They still have a responsibility to supply and serve meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Every leader in this great Army knows the importance of chow and how it directly affects the morale of our great Soldiers.”

David Duffie, USAG Humphreys food program manager, talked about the preparation involved in the DFAC transition.

“We did a lot of corresponding with the units with regard to changing of the signs and décor items like table cloths, window shades, chair covers and DFAC account changes,” he said.

Mark Cox, United States Army Garrison Humphreys deputy commander, expressed his high expectations for the Provider Grill.

"At its new location, the Provider Grill will be filling a vital function on post and it is up to the task,” he said. “The 194th's leadership and Soldiers can be counted on to deliver delicious, nutritious meals in a vibrant setting. They have won a long line of awards and we look forward to that level of service continuing.”

The crew of the 91st Engineer Battalion Dining facility gathers for a group photo in Grafenwoehr, Germany Oct. 8, 2014 during Combined Resolve III. “A lot of people, especially Soldiers, have expressed to us we’re doing a good job,” said Sgt. Sandra Johnson, the non-commissioned officer in charge of the dining facility. “It helps keep our morale up so we can keep there morale up.” More at www.dvidshub.net/news/144982/serving-more-than-food.

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. – The U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey's Col. Paul W. Fellinger and Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew J. Wynn visit the construction site of the Presidio's new dining facility to speak with contractors and survey the progress of construction June 19. While on site, Fellinger spoke with construction workers on the progress of the new facility and took advantage of an offer to lend a hand in the demolition of some of the obsolete buildings scheduled for destruction that day. When completed near the end of 2015, the new facility will be able to accommodate and serve more than 1,300 personnel in just less than 90 minute, three times a day. The new 26,000 square-foot, one-story dining facility is being constructed to replace Combs Hall, built in 1966, which is currently operating at over capacity in support of service member students of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Photo by Michael Beaton, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.

Members of the Fort Knox community gathered in Cantigny Warrior Restaurant Nov. 23, 2022, to partake in the traditional cornucopia of Thanksgiving cuisine. (Photo by Charles Leffler, Fort Knox Visual Information)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

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Cobra Café cooks in Kitgum

For Combined Joint Task Force Lion by Spc. Jason Nolte, 21st Theater Sustainment Command

KITGUM, Uganda - “It’s always about the troops.” Staff Sgt. Terry Johnson’s philosophy serves the food service noncommissioned officer in charge for Life Support Area Fist during Natural Fire 10 well. Johnson, from the 9th Military Police Detachment in Mannheim, Germany, is working out of a Mobile Kitchen Trailer instead of his regular dining facility. The meal tent is named “The Cobra Café” after an encounter he had with a snake during its construction.

“My job here is to make sure the troops get fed,” say Johnson, “and making sure the troops get a meal they can enjoy and are happy with, making this mission successful.”

From Buffalo chicken to fresh fruits and vegetables, troops appreciate the effort to get hot, fresh food. When it comes to cooking and taking care of soldiers, little details can make a big difference.

“Because we’re food service, we’re the first ones up in the morning and the last ones down at night.” This is why, Johnson explains, he positioned his Soldiers’ cots near the entrances to the sleep tent, “so it’s easier for my Soldiers to get in and out of the tent without interrupting all of the other troops.”

“A typical day, we get up at 0200 in the morning and have to work until approximately 2030 at night and have to do it all over again. Pretty long days. Pretty hot days,” says Sgt. Kevin Tolefree, 554th Military Police Company. “It makes it all worthwhile when you see the morale of the soldiers when they come in and get fed , and they enjoy the chow.”

While all of the cooks working at the Cobra Café serve under the 18th Military Police Brigade, they have been pulled from different companies. That means Johnson’s team is comprised of a lot of personnel he’s never worked with before, including Tolefree.

Tolefree’s impression of Johnson so far, “He’s very demanding. He wants the right thing done regardless of situation. He’s very straight forward and by the book. All in all, he’s a good NCO”

Troops participating in Natural Fire 10 come from six different countries: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and the United States. While the focus of the Cobra Café is the U.S. forces, it has also hosted partnership events for the leadership of the East African partner nation militaries.

“It was a good experience seeing all the different leaders. We took pride in having fresh fruit, snacks, and juice so they could have a good meeting,” Tolefree says.

Tolefree and Johnson also went over to the Kenyan encampment recently. The experience was eye opening for Tolefree, “We have it kind of easy compared to what they do over there, but the food was good.”

PHOTO CAPTION: 091018-A-1211N-063 Sgt. Kevin Tolefree, 554 Military Police Company, stirs mixed vegetables in a Mobile Kitchen Trailer Kitgum, Uganda, Oct. 13, 2009. (US Army photo by Spc. Jason Nolte)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

ANSBACH, Germany -- The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and an assembly of National Football League Alumni players visited the U.S. Army Ansbach Garrison (USAG Ansbach) Dining Facility (DFAC) on Katterbach Kaserne for lunch to chat with Soldiers and share a meal during their 58th Military Appreciation Tour, 1 Feb.

The ever-popular Washington Redskins Cheerleaders (WRC), also known as “The First Ladies of Football”, were joined by Superbowl veterans Ricky “Slick Rick” Sanders, Reggie Branch as well as six-time Pro Bowl selection Chris Samuels.

The tour participants were en route to Illesheim where the ladies of the WRC will entertain and perform for Soldiers and family members, demonstrating the dance moves and enthusiasm that have made them one of the NFLs favorite entertainers. Following their performance the cheerleaders joined by Sanders, Branch and Samuels will autograph images and memorabilia, pose for photos and chat with their many USAG Ansbach, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB) and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB) service member fans.

The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and their NFL alumni have chosen as a team to dedicate much of their time and energy to military service men and women and their families in both CONUS and OCONUS.

The tour was presented by Armed Forces Entertainment and Family & MWR.

As of August 22, 2016, they have been on more than 52 tours outside the US to bring a touch of home to all the men and women around the world. The ladies of the WRC were the first entertainers to go to the front lines of the Kosovo War in July of 1999 and also the first entertainers to tour the entire country of Iraq in one tour; visiting 20 FOB’s and Camps.

To learn more about the people and facilities of the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach (USAG Ansbach) and the people they support in Ansbach, Katterbach and Illesheim, visit the community website at ansbach.army.mil

Photo by Michael Beaton, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Public Affairs (RELEASED).

Members of the Fort Knox community gathered in Cantigny Warrior Restaurant Nov. 23, 2022, to partake in the traditional cornucopia of Thanksgiving cuisine. (Photo by Louis Dercqu, Fort Knox Visual Information)

Members of the Fort Knox community gathered in Cantigny Warrior Restaurant Nov. 23, 2022, to partake in the traditional cornucopia of Thanksgiving cuisine. (Photo by Louis Dercqu, Fort Knox Visual Information)

Members of the Fort Knox community gathered in Cantigny Warrior Restaurant Nov. 23, 2022, to partake in the traditional cornucopia of Thanksgiving cuisine. (Photo by Louis Dercqu, Fort Knox Visual Information)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

ANSBACH, Germany -- The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and an assembly of National Football League Alumni players visited the U.S. Army Ansbach Garrison (USAG Ansbach) Dining Facility (DFAC) on Katterbach Kaserne for lunch to chat with Soldiers and share a meal during their 58th Military Appreciation Tour, 1 Feb.

The ever-popular Washington Redskins Cheerleaders (WRC), also known as “The First Ladies of Football”, were joined by Superbowl veterans Ricky “Slick Rick” Sanders, Reggie Branch as well as six-time Pro Bowl selection Chris Samuels.

The tour participants were en route to Illesheim where the ladies of the WRC will entertain and perform for Soldiers and family members, demonstrating the dance moves and enthusiasm that have made them one of the NFLs favorite entertainers. Following their performance the cheerleaders joined by Sanders, Branch and Samuels will autograph images and memorabilia, pose for photos and chat with their many USAG Ansbach, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB) and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB) service member fans.

The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and their NFL alumni have chosen as a team to dedicate much of their time and energy to military service men and women and their families in both CONUS and OCONUS.

The tour was presented by Armed Forces Entertainment and Family & MWR.

As of August 22, 2016, they have been on more than 52 tours outside the US to bring a touch of home to all the men and women around the world. The ladies of the WRC were the first entertainers to go to the front lines of the Kosovo War in July of 1999 and also the first entertainers to tour the entire country of Iraq in one tour; visiting 20 FOB’s and Camps.

To learn more about the people and facilities of the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach (USAG Ansbach) and the people they support in Ansbach, Katterbach and Illesheim, visit the community website at ansbach.army.mil

Photo by Michael Beaton, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Public Affairs (RELEASED).

ANSBACH, Germany -- The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and an assembly of National Football League Alumni players visited the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach (USAG Ansbach) Dining Facility (DFAC) on Katterbach Kaserne for lunch to chat with Soldiers and share a meal during their 58th Military Appreciation Tour, 1 Feb.

The ever-popular Washington Redskins Cheerleaders (WRC), also known as “The First Ladies of Football”, were joined by Super Bowl veterans Ricky “Slick Rick” Sanders, Reggie Branch as well as six-time Pro Bowl selection Chris Samuels (pictured, right).

The tour participants were en route to Illesheim where the ladies of the WRC will entertain and perform for Soldiers and family members, demonstrating the dance moves and enthusiasm that have made them one of the NFL's favorite entertainers. Following their performance the cheerleaders, joined by Sanders, Branch and Samuels, will autograph images and memorabilia, pose for photos and chat with their many USAG Ansbach, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB) and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB) service member fans.

The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and their NFL alumni have chosen as a team to dedicate much of their time and energy to military service men and women and their families in both CONUS and OCONUS.

The tour was presented by Armed Forces Entertainment and Family & MWR.

As of Aug. 22, 2016, they have been on more than 52 tours outside the U.S. to bring a touch of home to all the men and women around the world. The ladies of the WRC were the first entertainers to go to the front lines of the Kosovo War in July of 1999, and also the first entertainers to tour the entire country of Iraq in one tour; visiting 20 FOB’s and camps.

To learn more about the people and facilities of the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach (USAG Ansbach) and the people they support in Ansbach, Katterbach and Illesheim, visit the community website at ansbach.army.mil

Photo by Michael Beaton, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Public Affairs (RELEASED).

Click here to learn more about Camp Humphreys

U.S. Army photos by Wayne W. Marlow

Provider Grill opens at new location

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Provider Grill opened at its new location on June 4.

The 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will continue to operate the Provider Grill at its new location, Building 1291. The dining facility had previously been the Red Dragon Inn and was operated by the 719th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Cake and ribbon cuttings were held to celebrate the occasion, and the 501st Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Darrell Duckworth, served as guest speaker.

“If you have ever had the opportunity to dine in a facility as excellent as the Red Dragon Inn, or the old Provider Grill, then you know what a special day this is, not just for the 194th CSSB, but for all of USAG Humphreys,” Duckworth said. “It is with great pride that the 501st Sustainment Brigade, together with the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, have been able to renovate and transfer this consolidated dining facility. I congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement. The opening of Provider Grill is indeed a day for celebration.”

Duckworth noted that the day marks a further strengthening of the ties between the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI.

“Today we recognize the opening of the new Provider Grill, signifying a bond between the Soldiers of the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI Battalion,” he said.

“I have all the confidence that the 194th Provider Battalion’s leadership will maintain and uphold the standard of nutrition, service and dedication previously demonstrated throughout the history of both the Provider Grill and the Red Dragon Inn. Both dining facilities have a long history of excellence. They have won awards such as the best decorated dining facility, best theme and originality, best culinary arts display and garnishments and best small dining facility. And it’s all supported by professional food service Soldiers and Korean culinary chefs.”

Duckworth noted the impact the dining facility will have on Humphreys.

“The Provider Grill will feed and nourish more than 800 Soldiers daily, with selections across all food groups,” he said.

“Holidays have been known as a specialty for this dining facility and will continue to remain so under the leadership of the Provider Battalion. With the combining of the Red Dragon Inn and Provider Grill staffs, this dining facility will be taking on a new dynamic, with almost twice as many Soldiers to support.”

Duckworth also touched on the vital role cooks play.

“The Army’s food supply specialists are some of the hardest working Soldiers in our Army today. Generally, they are the first one awake and the last one to go home,” he said. “For them, there is no such thing as the weekend. They still have a responsibility to supply and serve meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Every leader in this great Army knows the importance of chow and how it directly affects the morale of our great Soldiers.”

David Duffie, USAG Humphreys food program manager, talked about the preparation involved in the DFAC transition.

“We did a lot of corresponding with the units with regard to changing of the signs and décor items like table cloths, window shades, chair covers and DFAC account changes,” he said.

Mark Cox, United States Army Garrison Humphreys deputy commander, expressed his high expectations for the Provider Grill.

"At its new location, the Provider Grill will be filling a vital function on post and it is up to the task,” he said. “The 194th's leadership and Soldiers can be counted on to deliver delicious, nutritious meals in a vibrant setting. They have won a long line of awards and we look forward to that level of service continuing.”

Click here to learn more about Camp Humphreys

U.S. Army photos by Wayne W. Marlow

Provider Grill opens at new location

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Provider Grill opened at its new location on June 4.

The 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will continue to operate the Provider Grill at its new location, Building 1291. The dining facility had previously been the Red Dragon Inn and was operated by the 719th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Cake and ribbon cuttings were held to celebrate the occasion, and the 501st Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Darrell Duckworth, served as guest speaker.

“If you have ever had the opportunity to dine in a facility as excellent as the Red Dragon Inn, or the old Provider Grill, then you know what a special day this is, not just for the 194th CSSB, but for all of USAG Humphreys,” Duckworth said. “It is with great pride that the 501st Sustainment Brigade, together with the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, have been able to renovate and transfer this consolidated dining facility. I congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement. The opening of Provider Grill is indeed a day for celebration.”

Duckworth noted that the day marks a further strengthening of the ties between the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI.

“Today we recognize the opening of the new Provider Grill, signifying a bond between the Soldiers of the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI Battalion,” he said.

“I have all the confidence that the 194th Provider Battalion’s leadership will maintain and uphold the standard of nutrition, service and dedication previously demonstrated throughout the history of both the Provider Grill and the Red Dragon Inn. Both dining facilities have a long history of excellence. They have won awards such as the best decorated dining facility, best theme and originality, best culinary arts display and garnishments and best small dining facility. And it’s all supported by professional food service Soldiers and Korean culinary chefs.”

Duckworth noted the impact the dining facility will have on Humphreys.

“The Provider Grill will feed and nourish more than 800 Soldiers daily, with selections across all food groups,” he said.

“Holidays have been known as a specialty for this dining facility and will continue to remain so under the leadership of the Provider Battalion. With the combining of the Red Dragon Inn and Provider Grill staffs, this dining facility will be taking on a new dynamic, with almost twice as many Soldiers to support.”

Duckworth also touched on the vital role cooks play.

“The Army’s food supply specialists are some of the hardest working Soldiers in our Army today. Generally, they are the first one awake and the last one to go home,” he said. “For them, there is no such thing as the weekend. They still have a responsibility to supply and serve meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Every leader in this great Army knows the importance of chow and how it directly affects the morale of our great Soldiers.”

David Duffie, USAG Humphreys food program manager, talked about the preparation involved in the DFAC transition.

“We did a lot of corresponding with the units with regard to changing of the signs and décor items like table cloths, window shades, chair covers and DFAC account changes,” he said.

Mark Cox, United States Army Garrison Humphreys deputy commander, expressed his high expectations for the Provider Grill.

"At its new location, the Provider Grill will be filling a vital function on post and it is up to the task,” he said. “The 194th's leadership and Soldiers can be counted on to deliver delicious, nutritious meals in a vibrant setting. They have won a long line of awards and we look forward to that level of service continuing.”

ANSBACH, Germany -- The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and an assembly of National Football League Alumni players visited the U.S. Army Ansbach Garrison (USAG Ansbach) Dining Facility (DFAC) on Katterbach Kaserne for lunch to chat with Soldiers and share a meal during their 58th Military Appreciation Tour, 1 Feb.

The ever-popular Washington Redskins Cheerleaders (WRC), also known as “The First Ladies of Football”, were joined by Superbowl veterans Ricky “Slick Rick” Sanders, Reggie Branch as well as six-time Pro Bowl selection Chris Samuels.

The tour participants were en route to Illesheim where the ladies of the WRC will entertain and perform for Soldiers and family members, demonstrating the dance moves and enthusiasm that have made them one of the NFLs favorite entertainers. Following their performance the cheerleaders joined by Sanders, Branch and Samuels will autograph images and memorabilia, pose for photos and chat with their many USAG Ansbach, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB) and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB) service member fans.

The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and their NFL alumni have chosen as a team to dedicate much of their time and energy to military service men and women and their families in both CONUS and OCONUS.

The tour was presented by Armed Forces Entertainment and Family & MWR.

As of August 22, 2016, they have been on more than 52 tours outside the US to bring a touch of home to all the men and women around the world. The ladies of the WRC were the first entertainers to go to the front lines of the Kosovo War in July of 1999 and also the first entertainers to tour the entire country of Iraq in one tour; visiting 20 FOB’s and Camps.

To learn more about the people and facilities of the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach (USAG Ansbach) and the people they support in Ansbach, Katterbach and Illesheim, visit the community website at ansbach.army.mil

Photo by Michael Beaton, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Public Affairs (RELEASED).

The Theater in the Doudna Fine Arts Center on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois on August 10, 2012. (Jay Grabiec)

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

Click here to learn more about Camp Humphreys

U.S. Army photos by Wayne W. Marlow

Provider Grill opens at new location

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Provider Grill opened at its new location on June 4.

The 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will continue to operate the Provider Grill at its new location, Building 1291. The dining facility had previously been the Red Dragon Inn and was operated by the 719th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Cake and ribbon cuttings were held to celebrate the occasion, and the 501st Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Darrell Duckworth, served as guest speaker.

“If you have ever had the opportunity to dine in a facility as excellent as the Red Dragon Inn, or the old Provider Grill, then you know what a special day this is, not just for the 194th CSSB, but for all of USAG Humphreys,” Duckworth said. “It is with great pride that the 501st Sustainment Brigade, together with the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, have been able to renovate and transfer this consolidated dining facility. I congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement. The opening of Provider Grill is indeed a day for celebration.”

Duckworth noted that the day marks a further strengthening of the ties between the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI.

“Today we recognize the opening of the new Provider Grill, signifying a bond between the Soldiers of the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI Battalion,” he said.

“I have all the confidence that the 194th Provider Battalion’s leadership will maintain and uphold the standard of nutrition, service and dedication previously demonstrated throughout the history of both the Provider Grill and the Red Dragon Inn. Both dining facilities have a long history of excellence. They have won awards such as the best decorated dining facility, best theme and originality, best culinary arts display and garnishments and best small dining facility. And it’s all supported by professional food service Soldiers and Korean culinary chefs.”

Duckworth noted the impact the dining facility will have on Humphreys.

“The Provider Grill will feed and nourish more than 800 Soldiers daily, with selections across all food groups,” he said.

“Holidays have been known as a specialty for this dining facility and will continue to remain so under the leadership of the Provider Battalion. With the combining of the Red Dragon Inn and Provider Grill staffs, this dining facility will be taking on a new dynamic, with almost twice as many Soldiers to support.”

Duckworth also touched on the vital role cooks play.

“The Army’s food supply specialists are some of the hardest working Soldiers in our Army today. Generally, they are the first one awake and the last one to go home,” he said. “For them, there is no such thing as the weekend. They still have a responsibility to supply and serve meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Every leader in this great Army knows the importance of chow and how it directly affects the morale of our great Soldiers.”

David Duffie, USAG Humphreys food program manager, talked about the preparation involved in the DFAC transition.

“We did a lot of corresponding with the units with regard to changing of the signs and décor items like table cloths, window shades, chair covers and DFAC account changes,” he said.

Mark Cox, United States Army Garrison Humphreys deputy commander, expressed his high expectations for the Provider Grill.

"At its new location, the Provider Grill will be filling a vital function on post and it is up to the task,” he said. “The 194th's leadership and Soldiers can be counted on to deliver delicious, nutritious meals in a vibrant setting. They have won a long line of awards and we look forward to that level of service continuing.”

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. – The U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey's Col. Paul W. Fellinger and Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew J. Wynn visit the construction site of the Presidio's new dining facility to speak with contractors and survey the progress of construction June 19. While on site, Fellinger spoke with construction workers on the progress of the new facility and took advantage of an offer to lend a hand in the demolition of some of the obsolete buildings scheduled for destruction that day. When completed near the end of 2015, the new facility will be able to accommodate and serve more than 1,300 personnel in just less than 90 minute, three times a day. The new 26,000 square-foot, one-story dining facility is being constructed to replace Combs Hall, built in 1966, which is currently operating at over capacity in support of service member students of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Photo by Michael Beaton, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. – The U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey's Col. Paul W. Fellinger and Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew J. Wynn visit the construction site of the Presidio's new dining facility to speak with contractors and survey the progress of construction June 19. While on site, Fellinger spoke with construction workers on the progress of the new facility and took advantage of an offer to lend a hand in the demolition of some of the obsolete buildings scheduled for destruction that day. When completed near the end of 2015, the new facility will be able to accommodate and serve more than 1,300 personnel in just less than 90 minute, three times a day. The new 26,000 square-foot, one-story dining facility is being constructed to replace Combs Hall, built in 1966, which is currently operating at over capacity in support of service member students of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Photo by Michael Beaton, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.

(FORT BENNING, Ga) - Senior leaders man the serving lines in the time honored tradition of serving Soldiers and Civilian for their annual pre-Thanksgiving meal, Nov. 27, 2019 at the

Airborne Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Patrick Albright, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

ANSBACH, Germany -- The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and an assembly of National Football League Alumni players visited the U.S. Army Ansbach Garrison (USAG Ansbach) Dining Facility (DFAC) on Katterbach Kaserne for lunch to chat with Soldiers and share a meal during their 58th Military Appreciation Tour, 1 Feb.

The ever-popular Washington Redskins Cheerleaders (WRC), also known as “The First Ladies of Football”, were joined by Superbowl veterans Ricky “Slick Rick” Sanders (pictured, right), Reggie Branch as well as six-time Pro Bowl selection Chris Samuels.

The tour participants were en route to Illesheim where the ladies of the WRC will entertain and perform for Soldiers and family members, demonstrating the dance moves and enthusiasm that have made them one of the NFLs favorite entertainers. Following their performance the cheerleaders joined by Sanders, Branch and Samuels will autograph images and memorabilia, pose for photos and chat with their many USAG Ansbach, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB) and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB) service member fans.

The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and their NFL alumni have chosen as a team to dedicate much of their time and energy to military service men and women and their families in both CONUS and OCONUS.

The tour was presented by Armed Forces Entertainment and Family & MWR.

As of August 22, 2016, they have been on more than 52 tours outside the US to bring a touch of home to all the men and women around the world. The ladies of the WRC were the first entertainers to go to the front lines of the Kosovo War in July of 1999 and also the first entertainers to tour the entire country of Iraq in one tour; visiting 20 FOB’s and Camps.

To learn more about the people and facilities of the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach (USAG Ansbach) and the people they support in Ansbach, Katterbach and Illesheim, visit the community website at ansbach.army.mil

Photo by Michael Beaton, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Public Affairs (RELEASED).

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U.S. Army photos by Wayne W. Marlow

Provider Grill opens at new location

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Provider Grill opened at its new location on June 4.

The 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will continue to operate the Provider Grill at its new location, Building 1291. The dining facility had previously been the Red Dragon Inn and was operated by the 719th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Cake and ribbon cuttings were held to celebrate the occasion, and the 501st Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Darrell Duckworth, served as guest speaker.

“If you have ever had the opportunity to dine in a facility as excellent as the Red Dragon Inn, or the old Provider Grill, then you know what a special day this is, not just for the 194th CSSB, but for all of USAG Humphreys,” Duckworth said. “It is with great pride that the 501st Sustainment Brigade, together with the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, have been able to renovate and transfer this consolidated dining facility. I congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement. The opening of Provider Grill is indeed a day for celebration.”

Duckworth noted that the day marks a further strengthening of the ties between the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI.

“Today we recognize the opening of the new Provider Grill, signifying a bond between the Soldiers of the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI Battalion,” he said.

“I have all the confidence that the 194th Provider Battalion’s leadership will maintain and uphold the standard of nutrition, service and dedication previously demonstrated throughout the history of both the Provider Grill and the Red Dragon Inn. Both dining facilities have a long history of excellence. They have won awards such as the best decorated dining facility, best theme and originality, best culinary arts display and garnishments and best small dining facility. And it’s all supported by professional food service Soldiers and Korean culinary chefs.”

Duckworth noted the impact the dining facility will have on Humphreys.

“The Provider Grill will feed and nourish more than 800 Soldiers daily, with selections across all food groups,” he said.

“Holidays have been known as a specialty for this dining facility and will continue to remain so under the leadership of the Provider Battalion. With the combining of the Red Dragon Inn and Provider Grill staffs, this dining facility will be taking on a new dynamic, with almost twice as many Soldiers to support.”

Duckworth also touched on the vital role cooks play.

“The Army’s food supply specialists are some of the hardest working Soldiers in our Army today. Generally, they are the first one awake and the last one to go home,” he said. “For them, there is no such thing as the weekend. They still have a responsibility to supply and serve meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Every leader in this great Army knows the importance of chow and how it directly affects the morale of our great Soldiers.”

David Duffie, USAG Humphreys food program manager, talked about the preparation involved in the DFAC transition.

“We did a lot of corresponding with the units with regard to changing of the signs and décor items like table cloths, window shades, chair covers and DFAC account changes,” he said.

Mark Cox, United States Army Garrison Humphreys deputy commander, expressed his high expectations for the Provider Grill.

"At its new location, the Provider Grill will be filling a vital function on post and it is up to the task,” he said. “The 194th's leadership and Soldiers can be counted on to deliver delicious, nutritious meals in a vibrant setting. They have won a long line of awards and we look forward to that level of service continuing.”

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, California -- Service members, families, retirees and DoD civilians celebrated Thanksgiving together at the Combs and Belas dining facilities on the Presidio of Monterey on Nov. 22. Commanders and senior enlisted leaders were on the serving line to lend a helping hand and greet and thank everyone in the military family for their service.

Official Presidio of Monterey Web site

Official Presidio of Monterey Facebook

PHOTO by Joseph Kumzak, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs

Click here to learn more about Camp Humphreys

U.S. Army photos by Wayne W. Marlow

Provider Grill opens at new location

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Provider Grill opened at its new location on June 4.

The 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will continue to operate the Provider Grill at its new location, Building 1291. The dining facility had previously been the Red Dragon Inn and was operated by the 719th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Cake and ribbon cuttings were held to celebrate the occasion, and the 501st Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Darrell Duckworth, served as guest speaker.

“If you have ever had the opportunity to dine in a facility as excellent as the Red Dragon Inn, or the old Provider Grill, then you know what a special day this is, not just for the 194th CSSB, but for all of USAG Humphreys,” Duckworth said. “It is with great pride that the 501st Sustainment Brigade, together with the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, have been able to renovate and transfer this consolidated dining facility. I congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement. The opening of Provider Grill is indeed a day for celebration.”

Duckworth noted that the day marks a further strengthening of the ties between the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI.

“Today we recognize the opening of the new Provider Grill, signifying a bond between the Soldiers of the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI Battalion,” he said.

“I have all the confidence that the 194th Provider Battalion’s leadership will maintain and uphold the standard of nutrition, service and dedication previously demonstrated throughout the history of both the Provider Grill and the Red Dragon Inn. Both dining facilities have a long history of excellence. They have won awards such as the best decorated dining facility, best theme and originality, best culinary arts display and garnishments and best small dining facility. And it’s all supported by professional food service Soldiers and Korean culinary chefs.”

Duckworth noted the impact the dining facility will have on Humphreys.

“The Provider Grill will feed and nourish more than 800 Soldiers daily, with selections across all food groups,” he said.

“Holidays have been known as a specialty for this dining facility and will continue to remain so under the leadership of the Provider Battalion. With the combining of the Red Dragon Inn and Provider Grill staffs, this dining facility will be taking on a new dynamic, with almost twice as many Soldiers to support.”

Duckworth also touched on the vital role cooks play.

“The Army’s food supply specialists are some of the hardest working Soldiers in our Army today. Generally, they are the first one awake and the last one to go home,” he said. “For them, there is no such thing as the weekend. They still have a responsibility to supply and serve meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Every leader in this great Army knows the importance of chow and how it directly affects the morale of our great Soldiers.”

David Duffie, USAG Humphreys food program manager, talked about the preparation involved in the DFAC transition.

“We did a lot of corresponding with the units with regard to changing of the signs and décor items like table cloths, window shades, chair covers and DFAC account changes,” he said.

Mark Cox, United States Army Garrison Humphreys deputy commander, expressed his high expectations for the Provider Grill.

"At its new location, the Provider Grill will be filling a vital function on post and it is up to the task,” he said. “The 194th's leadership and Soldiers can be counted on to deliver delicious, nutritious meals in a vibrant setting. They have won a long line of awards and we look forward to that level of service continuing.”

Click here to learn more about Camp Humphreys

U.S. Army photos by Wayne W. Marlow

Provider Grill opens at new location

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Provider Grill opened at its new location on June 4.

The 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will continue to operate the Provider Grill at its new location, Building 1291. The dining facility had previously been the Red Dragon Inn and was operated by the 719th Military Intelligence Battalion.

Cake and ribbon cuttings were held to celebrate the occasion, and the 501st Sustainment Brigade Commander, Col. Darrell Duckworth, served as guest speaker.

“If you have ever had the opportunity to dine in a facility as excellent as the Red Dragon Inn, or the old Provider Grill, then you know what a special day this is, not just for the 194th CSSB, but for all of USAG Humphreys,” Duckworth said. “It is with great pride that the 501st Sustainment Brigade, together with the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, have been able to renovate and transfer this consolidated dining facility. I congratulate all those who have contributed to this achievement. The opening of Provider Grill is indeed a day for celebration.”

Duckworth noted that the day marks a further strengthening of the ties between the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI.

“Today we recognize the opening of the new Provider Grill, signifying a bond between the Soldiers of the 194th CSSB and the 719th MI Battalion,” he said.

“I have all the confidence that the 194th Provider Battalion’s leadership will maintain and uphold the standard of nutrition, service and dedication previously demonstrated throughout the history of both the Provider Grill and the Red Dragon Inn. Both dining facilities have a long history of excellence. They have won awards such as the best decorated dining facility, best theme and originality, best culinary arts display and garnishments and best small dining facility. And it’s all supported by professional food service Soldiers and Korean culinary chefs.”

Duckworth noted the impact the dining facility will have on Humphreys.

“The Provider Grill will feed and nourish more than 800 Soldiers daily, with selections across all food groups,” he said.

“Holidays have been known as a specialty for this dining facility and will continue to remain so under the leadership of the Provider Battalion. With the combining of the Red Dragon Inn and Provider Grill staffs, this dining facility will be taking on a new dynamic, with almost twice as many Soldiers to support.”

Duckworth also touched on the vital role cooks play.

“The Army’s food supply specialists are some of the hardest working Soldiers in our Army today. Generally, they are the first one awake and the last one to go home,” he said. “For them, there is no such thing as the weekend. They still have a responsibility to supply and serve meals on Saturdays and Sundays. Every leader in this great Army knows the importance of chow and how it directly affects the morale of our great Soldiers.”

David Duffie, USAG Humphreys food program manager, talked about the preparation involved in the DFAC transition.

“We did a lot of corresponding with the units with regard to changing of the signs and décor items like table cloths, window shades, chair covers and DFAC account changes,” he said.

Mark Cox, United States Army Garrison Humphreys deputy commander, expressed his high expectations for the Provider Grill.

"At its new location, the Provider Grill will be filling a vital function on post and it is up to the task,” he said. “The 194th's leadership and Soldiers can be counted on to deliver delicious, nutritious meals in a vibrant setting. They have won a long line of awards and we look forward to that level of service continuing.”

ANSBACH, Germany -- The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and an assembly of National Football League Alumni players visited the U.S. Army Ansbach Garrison (USAG Ansbach) Dining Facility (DFAC) on Katterbach Kaserne for lunch to chat with Soldiers and share a meal during their 58th Military Appreciation Tour, 1 Feb.

The ever-popular Washington Redskins Cheerleaders (WRC), also known as “The First Ladies of Football”, were joined by Superbowl veterans Ricky “Slick Rick” Sanders (right), Reggie Branch (rcenter left) as well as six-time Pro Bowl selection Chris Samuels.

The tour participants were en route to Illesheim where the ladies of the WRC will entertain and perform for Soldiers and family members, demonstrating the dance moves and enthusiasm that have made them one of the NFLs favorite entertainers. Following their performance the cheerleaders joined by Sanders, Branch and Samuels will autograph images and memorabilia, pose for photos and chat with their many USAG Ansbach, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB) and 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (12th CAB) service member fans.

The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and their NFL alumni have chosen as a team to dedicate much of their time and energy to military service men and women and their families in both CONUS and OCONUS.

The tour was presented by Armed Forces Entertainment and Family & MWR.

As of August 22, 2016, they have been on more than 52 tours outside the US to bring a touch of home to all the men and women around the world. The ladies of the WRC were the first entertainers to go to the front lines of the Kosovo War in July of 1999 and also the first entertainers to tour the entire country of Iraq in one tour; visiting 20 FOB’s and Camps.

To learn more about the people and facilities of the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach (USAG Ansbach) and the people they support in Ansbach, Katterbach and Illesheim, visit the community website at ansbach.army.mil

Photo by Michael Beaton, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Public Affairs (RELEASED).

Lieutenant Col. Kyle E. Feger, 2d Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment Commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel B. Dennison, 2d Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment Command Sergeant Major prepare to cut a cake to show appreciation for a job well done. 2d Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment trains initial entry Soldiers to provide the Army disciplined, physically and mentally fit Soldiers, grounded in the Army Values, competent and confident in their Warrior Tasks & Battle Drills, who work well as members of a team.

Senior Airman Ben Landon and Senior Airman Justyn Freeman, 2nd Combat Camera Squadron, interviews Mr. Ron Gunderson, chief of natural resources, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 4, 2014. Mr. Gunderson's job involves educating Airmen to keep them safe while exploring the Alaska's wilderness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)