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HENNESSY/DISNEY AWARDS

(Western Hemisphere). SENIOR MASTER SGT. KENNETH W. DISNEY
Each Hennessy evaluation team gives an Award FOOD SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS:
of Excellence invitation to individuals selected as SENIOR AIRMAN TONNIE M. WARD, 164TH AIRLIFT WING,
the most outstanding food service person at each FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON, MEMPHIS ANGB, TENN.
installation visited. “My overall experience during the Disney Award ob-
Throughout the weeklong program, the Forum servation was an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment
helps culinary specialists to expand their horizons for our services team. We come to every RSD [Regularly
by featuring hands-on classes, seminars and round- Scheduled Drill] with the drive and mindset to prepare
healthy yet appealing meals for our peers and command-
table discussions with participating restaurant and ers. This particular RSD like all others was no different.
food service industry leaders. We worked collaboratively on getting all entrées prepared,
Fine techniques may go underutilized in the ensured we followed safety guidelines/policies and kept team morale at an
everyday routine of preparing meals served in all-time high. By doing so, we were able to serve all the troops that came to
military dining facilities, galleys and mess halls. the DFAC a great meal that we successfully planned.
Prepared as the great team we strive to be!”
The Forum, however, is an opportunity to brush
up on these techniques, as well as learn new skills. STAFF SGT. KEON SCOTT, 123RD AIRLIFT WING, FORCE
Hosts and industry partners participating in the SUPPORT SQUADRON, KENTUCKY ANG
Forum present a networking opportunity. Service “I am so excited and honored to have won the Disney
members attending the Forum and interacting with award. We worked really hard, and I am proud of our
entire team.”
these attendees can pick up best practices and gain
personal career experiences. STAFF SGT. MEGAN M. LONGENDYKE, 125TH FIGHTER
“This forum at Greystone — one of the most WING, FLORIDA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
distinguished culinary educational facilities in the “My experience with the 125th FW Services team
nation, if not the world — provides our service- has definitely been one for the books. We all worked
so hard individually and as a unit, but once we join
men and women with the expertise they need to forces in that kitchen it’s downright amazing. I am truly
continue offering the best in food service to our grateful to represent my team for being honored as the
nation’s armed forces,” said David Scanlan, CEO, Disney traveler.”
Sodexo Government Services, North America.

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