KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Kalsuhike Yokoda finely slices ham that will be part of the night's dinner selection at the Marshall Dining Facility here on Aug. 15, 2007. The dining facility serves three meals to around 1,000 U.S. military members daily. Mr. Yokoda is a cook at the Marshall Dining Facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kelly Timney)
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Ashley Lefler takes the temperature of every item on the line before the food is served and periodically throughout the meal here on Aug. 15, 2007. Keeping the food at the proper temperature ensures all military members receive hot and fresh food every time they eat at the dining facility. The Marshall Dining Facility serves three meals to more than 1,000 U.S. military members daily. Airman Lefler is from the 18th Services Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kelly Timney)
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Army Private 1st Class Christopher Litzner skillfully carves a swan from an apple to be used as a decoration for the food lines of Marshall Dining Facility here. Making garnishes help the cooks maintain their showmanship and turns the feel of the dining facility into that of a nice restaurant. The Marshall Dining Facility serves three meals to more than 1,000 U.S. military military members daily. Private Litzner is from the 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion and works side-by-side with 18th Services Squadron Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kelly Timney)
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Mitsue Tamashiro rings up the dinners of Marine Lance Cpls. Richard Oleski and John Goralczyk who are eating at the Marshall Dining Facility located here on Aug. 15, 2007. The Marshall Dining Facility serves three meals to more than 1,000 U.S. military members daily. The Marines are from the Combat Logistics Battalion 4 stationed on Camp Foster Marine Corps Base. Ms. Tamashiro is a sales clerk with 18th Services Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kelly Timney)