Ohio National Guard News

Culinary specialists face tough test during Connelly evaluation

Video and photos by Staff Sgt. George Davis, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs

NEWTON FALLS, Ohio (2/27/16) — Soldiers in the field feeding section of Company D, 128th Support Battalion in Hamilton, Ohio underwent an evaluation by the Department of the Army for the Phillip A. Connelly Awards Program Feb, 27, 2016, at Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center. The Connelly Awards recognize excellence in the preparation and service of food in dining facilities and during field kitchen operations.

Soldiers in the 92G military occupational specialty now boast the name of “culinary specialists” rather than food service personnel. Recently, the Army officially changed the job title to better reflect the transformation of the MOS over the years. Other service branches already use the title, which also better aligns with the civilian service industry. In this video clip featuring Ohio Army National Guard culinarians, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Langille, of the Army’s Joint Culinary Center of Excellence in Fort Lee, Va., explains further.

Sgt. Mckinzie Baker (from left), Spc. Deshaunna Gee, Spc. James White Jr. and Spc. Nancy Corsmeier, culinary specialists with Company D, 128th Support Battalion in Hamilton, Ohio.

Culinary specialists with Company D, 128th Support Battalion prepare a meal Feb. 27, 2016, in an Army mobile kitchen trailer at Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center.

Spc. Nancy Corsmeier, culinary specialist.

Joan Elliot-Wagner (left), an evaluator from the National Restaurant Association, observes Spc. Deshaunna Gee.

Spc. Nancy Corsmeier, culinary specialist.

Spc. Deshaunna Gee, culinary specialist.