FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Pride in Food Services Week, the first week in February, is a good time to salute the people who work in the dining facility.
The week was established by the Dietary Managers Association to recognize the efforts and achievements of food service workers.
"We are very pleased at the job we do here in offering the Soldiers a healthy, nutritious meal," said Julius Brown, Dining Facility manager for Bldg. 5914. "Not only is the food healthy for them, it is also a good, tasty meal. We try to make sure they have a well-balanced diet with a good variety."
On a daily basis, Brown's dining facility feeds between 1,000-1,500 Soldiers a day. That number increases during the weekend.
"This is the best meal for your dollar," said Sgt. 1st Class Michael Wood, 110th Aviation Brigade, S3 noncommissioned officer. "Not only is the price of the meal good, the food is really good as well. You just can't beat it."
Wood is not the only Soldier who appreciates the hard work the food preparers put in on a daily basis.
"We receive a good hot meal here," said Staff Sgt. Cheston Johnson, 1st Aviation Brigade, motor sergeant. "The meal provides us with the strength we need to complete our daily tasks. It really just provides us with everything we need to make it through the day."
Brown, as well as all food service employees, are grateful for the appreciation they receive from the Soldiers.
"We are doing our part in providing them a good nutritious meal," Brown said. "They work very hard every day, and they deserve something healthy and nutritious to eat. Not to mention, it is good food. We believe, if we serve a good, tasty and nutritious meal, it helps the Soldiers perform their duties and helps boost morale."
Brown wishes to remind all Soldiers of the Black history Month meal scheduled for Feb. 9. The meal will include baked fish, barbecue ribs, southern fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, wild rice, candied sweet potatoes, southern-style greens, corn on the cob, corn bread and more.
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