NCO of the Year and Philip A. Connelly Awards for Excellence in Army Food
Service pose for a group photo following the awards presentation ceremony in
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HEIDELBERG, Germany -- George Orwell once said, "We may find in the long run
that tinned food is deadlier than the machine gun." This fear was common in the early
1900s, and it was well-justified. Some claim more people died in the Spanish-American
War from poor food standards than bullets. It is common knowledge in today's society
that healthy food is fuel for the human body, but how does the Army ensure that Soldiers
are getting high-quality food?
Army food servicepersonnel are subject to continual inspection and high standards, but the Army has also learned that fueling competition between Soldiers is an effective way to push food quality and standards even higher. The Philip A. Connelly Award for Excellence in Army Food Service and
Food Service NCO of the Year and Food Service Soldier of the Year competitions are the Army's way of rewarding Soldiers and civilian employees who maintain exceptional standards for food sanitation, preparation, taste, nutrition, and service. U.S. Army Europe officials presented its level of those honors at the 40th annual food service awards ceremony here Dec. 13. Winners at the USAREUR
level go on to compete at Army level.
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