The dining facility on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall has introduced a first-of-its-kind for installations in the Mid-Atlantic region meal program that is designed to refuel Soldiers after physical training and get them on the move to their next assignment.
Known as Grab and Go, the initiative is in support of the Fuel the Athlete Soldier program and seeks to teach Soldiers good nutrition habits in order to improve both their health and performance, said Capt. Paul Amis, commanding officer of the 529th Regimental Support Company.
According to Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Cordon, Grab and Go is also designed for those who choose not to eat inside the dining facility, but would like a well-balanced meal.
Cordon also estimates that Grab and Go is forecast to serve between 50 and 100 service members daily.
"The initiative's intent is to refuel Soldiers with the adequate amount of nutrition and protein following a PRT [physical readiness training] workout," explained Amis.
Grab and Go's implementation in the National Capital Region was the brainchild of Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Bradley Becker, Amis said.
The current Grab and Go menu offers a three-day rotation of nutritionist approved meals: Day one's meal is a southwest chicken and egg wrap sandwich with skim milk and banana; a green monster smoothie and oatmeal with mixed nuts and raisins; or cereal, skim milk, hard boiled eggs and banana.
Day two's meal is an egg and cheese sandwich, skim milk and banana; mixed berry smoothie and oatmeal with mixed nuts and raisins; or cereal, skim milk, hard boiled eggs and banana.
Day three's menu allows Soldiers to select from a peanut butter sandwich, low fat yogurt and banana; tropical smoothie and oatmeal with mixed nuts and raisins; or cereal, skim milk, hard boiled eggs and banana.
The cost of the grab and go meals are $3.45 each.
The program began Nov. 16; Grab and Go meals are available during the dining facility's regular operating hours of 7 to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
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