Fort Lee Day 1 - The day has come! The Coast Guard Culinary Team received their lab assignment and they are ready for things to kick off first thing Friday morning with CS1 Danielle Hughes competing for the Armed Forces Chef of the Year title. The rest of the team will begin working on their Cold Food Team Buffet, the most grueling competition of the entire event. Over the course of 24 hours teams will work around the clock to build beautiful plates consisting of culinary artistry that will be d
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Fort Lee Day 1 - The day has come! The Coast Guard Culinary Team received their lab assignment and they are ready for things to kick off first thing Friday morning with CS1 Danielle Hughes competing for the Armed Forces Chef of the Year title. The rest of the team will begin working on their Cold Food Team Buffet, the most grueling competition of the entire event. Over the course of 24 hours teams will work around the clock to build beautiful plates consisting of culinary artistry that will be d
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Since 2012, I've had the privilege of being part of the Coast Guard Culinary Team in one way or another. I've worked with many talented chefs during those years and have seen some teams accomplish incredible things, like winning Installation of the Year three years in a row. However, this year was on another level, something truly special. I've spent a lot of time trying to understand what made this team stand out so much from the rest, and it's really hard to say. But what I've come up with is
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Since 2012, I've had the privilege of being part of the Coast Guard Culinary Team in one way or another. I've worked with many talented chefs during those years and have seen some teams accomplish incredible things, like winning Installation of the Year three years in a row. However, this year was on another level, something truly special. I've spent a lot of time trying to understand what made this team stand out so much from the rest, and it's really hard to say. But what I've come up with is
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Yes Chef! Team Coast Guard has arrived to Fort Gregg Adams where they will compete in 7 events over the next 7 days! Be sure to check in with us each day to track their progress! First event kicks off Friday morning as CS2 Filippi will compete in a 4 course, 4 hour, mystery basket event against the top 12 chefs from each team! Let’s get after it!!! 2024 CGCT: Team Manager CSC Nichol Billow, CGC EAGLE Team Members CS1 Felicia Juarez, CCG REPFAC CS2 Raymond Filippi, DHS Executive Dining Facility (
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Yes Chef! Team Coast Guard has arrived to Fort Gregg Adams where they will compete in 7 events over the next 7 days! Be sure to check in with us each day to track their progress! First event kicks off Friday morning as CS2 Filippi will compete in a 4 course, 4 hour, mystery basket event against the top 12 chefs from each team! Let’s get after it!!! 2024 CGCT: Team Manager CSC Nichol Billow, CGC EAGLE Team Members CS1 Felicia Juarez, CCG REPFAC CS2 Raymond Filippi, DHS Executive Dining Facility (
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Culinary Specialist Danielle Hughes says: Gold!!! - let’s go Coast Guard Student team! | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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Culinary Specialist Danielle Hughes says: Gold!!! - let’s go Coast Guard Student team! | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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The Coast Guard Culinary Team—comprised of MC Justin Reed, MC Nick Wright, CS2 Paul Banner, CS2 Alexes Fernandez, CS2 Courtney Dute, and CS2 Shawn Esin are proudly representing the service at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.This premier event brings together over 15,000 students exploring diverse career paths across a wide range of trades. The Coast Guard’s presence here not only showcases the exceptional talent within our Culinary Specialist rating, b
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The Coast Guard Culinary Team—comprised of MC Justin Reed, MC Nick Wright, CS2 Paul Banner, CS2 Alexes Fernandez, CS2 Courtney Dute, and CS2 Shawn Esin are proudly representing the service at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.This premier event brings together over 15,000 students exploring diverse career paths across a wide range of trades. The Coast Guard’s presence here not only showcases the exceptional talent within our Culinary Specialist rating, b
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The Coast Guard Culinary Team—comprised of MC Justin Reed, MC Nick Wright, CS2 Paul Banner, CS2 Alexes Fernandez, CS2 Courtney Dute, and CS2 Shawn Esin are proudly representing the service at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.This premier event brings together over 15,000 students exploring diverse career paths across a wide range of trades. The Coast Guard’s presence here not only showcases the exceptional talent within our Culinary Specialist rating, b
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The Coast Guard Culinary Team—comprised of MC Justin Reed, MC Nick Wright, CS2 Paul Banner, CS2 Alexes Fernandez, CS2 Courtney Dute, and CS2 Shawn Esin are proudly representing the service at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.This premier event brings together over 15,000 students exploring diverse career paths across a wide range of trades. The Coast Guard’s presence here not only showcases the exceptional talent within our Culinary Specialist rating, b
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Another one! What a great story! The Coast Guard Culinary Team—comprised of MC Justin Reed, MC Nick Wright, CS2 Paul Banner, CS2 Alexes Fernandez, CS2 Courtney Dute, and CS2 Shawn Esin are proudly representing the service at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.This premier event brings together over 15,000 students exploring diverse career paths across a wide range of trades. The Coast Guard’s presence here not only showcases the exceptional talent within
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Another one! What a great story! The Coast Guard Culinary Team—comprised of MC Justin Reed, MC Nick Wright, CS2 Paul Banner, CS2 Alexes Fernandez, CS2 Courtney Dute, and CS2 Shawn Esin are proudly representing the service at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.This premier event brings together over 15,000 students exploring diverse career paths across a wide range of trades. The Coast Guard’s presence here not only showcases the exceptional talent within
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Team Coast Guard receiving the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard coins (handed out by Mr. Adams). Master Chief Jason Vanderhaden is the first Culinary Specialist to become the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard. 🏆Coast Guard Culinary Team Named Grand Champions of the 46th Annual Joint Service Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event in Fort Lee, VA🏆 The Coast Guard Culinary Team wins back to back Installation of the Year titles with multiple additional accolades at this
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🏆🥇👨🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳🦾The United States Coast Guard Culinary Team wins it all!!!! ⚓️ The competition wrapped up today with the awards ceremony to recognize each competitor and installation for their individual and team achievements from the last week. Team Coast Guard took home a ton of bling as they racked up a total of 5 Golds, 6 Silver and 9 Bronze medals. When the scores were totaled, Team Coast Guard came out on top and was named the 2020 Joint Culinary Training Exercise Installation of the Y
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Coast Guard Culinary Specialists were invited to the Pentagon to evaluate Certified Executive Chef exams this weekend. Since aligning the CS rating with leading industry standards of the American Culinary Federation, CSs from around the Coast Guard have been earning certifications through the ACF. After earning their Certified Executive Chef certifications, CSCM Jeffries, CSCS Fuchs, and CS1 Juarez took it a step further and certified as chef evaluators to serve as proctors for others seeking ce
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DAY 1 (Part 3): The Coast Guard Culinary Team meets and works with Team Mentors (CSCS Ed Fuchs, CSC Danielle Hughes and CS1 John Toman). Some inspiring words shared from past team members and new members introduce themselves to the team. Amazing first day of training. CSC Hughes went over the importance of a proper mise en place and CS1 Toman worked with the Student Chef of the Year, CS3 Ramsey, on his dish. Pastry Chef of the Year, CS1 Felicia Juarez, burned the midnight oil and snuck in anothe
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DAY 1 (Part 2): The Coast Guard Culinary Team meets and works with Team Mentors (CSCS Ed Fuchs, CSC Danielle Hughes and CS1 John Toman). Some inspiring words shared from past team members and new members introduce themselves to the team. Amazing first day of training. CSC Hughes went over the importance of a proper mise en place and CS1 Toman worked with the Student Chef of the Year, CS3 Ramsey, on his dish. Pastry Chef of the Year, CS1 Felicia Juarez, burned the midnight oil and snuck in anothe
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DAY1: The Coast Guard Culinary Team meets and works with Team Mentors (CSCS Ed Fuchs, CSC Danielle Hughes and CS1 John Toman). Some inspiring words shared from past team members and new members introduce themselves to the team. Amazing first day of training. CSC Hughes went over the importance of a proper mise en place and CS1 Toman worked with the Student Chef of the Year, CS3 Ramsey, on his dish. Pastry Chef of the Year, CS1 Felicia Juarez, burned the midnight oil and snuck in another run thro
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MC Justin Reed says: Students at @uscg_tracen_petaluma the Coast Guard Culinary training center in Petaluma, California, are diving into lobster training day. They are mastering the art of cooking lobster and learning the skills needed for fabrication. | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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Behind the scenes at Galley Wars 🔪 U.S. Coast Guard culinary specialists from the the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle prepped, plated, and brought the flavor at #FleetWeek2025! This is what it takes to serve at sea. . . . #GalleyWars #USCG #CulinaryTeam #LAFleetWeek #USCGCEagle California Fleet Weeks | Los Angeles Fleet Week | United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE | U.S. Coast Guard Southwest District
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From Army culinary specialists to Coast Guard chefs: The history, duties, and unique opportunities of military cooks and food service specialists
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Chief Nichol Billow describes the Mobile Kitchen Trailer event. Team Coast Guard will have 5 hours to prepare and serve a 4 course meal for 54 guests on the same equipment that the army uses when deployed down range. This is an entire team event led by the senior team. The student team will be in charge of handling the front of house service for the guests. Can the Coasties pull off a win on the Army’s equipment?! 2024 CGCT: Team Manager CSC Nichol Billow, CGC EAGLE Team Members CS1 Felicia Juar
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DAY 2 (Part 3): Team Coast Guard is into their training program full swing. Day 2 kicked off with CS2 Filippi sharing his Quote of the Day with the team “Take advantage of the opportunity of a lifetime in the lifetime of the opportunity”. Each day a new member shares a quote with the team. What are some of your favorite motivational quotes? The 5 person Student Team (listed below) worked together for a very nice run through on their 4 course competition. Also, the nutrition team (CS2 Hetrick and
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Chef Ed Fuchs and Chef Scott Jeffries on the way to Fort Lee, VA to eat lunch prepared by the Coast Guard Culinary Team on the Army MKT (Army mobile kitchen trailer - used when on deployments). Team Coast Guard earned a ACF Gold Medal in this category, beating out all of the Army teams on their own equipment!! Their ACF Gold was enough to earn them the Best in Show title in the event! Awesome job Team Coast Guard!!! #uscgchefs #homeland #cook #bonus #food #militarychef #culinary #coastie #employ
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#FridayFromTheFleet feat. U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale! Take a look at some of the training, operations and behind-the-scenes work conducted by the crew at USCG Station Fort Lauderdale. Save lives. Serve your community. Protect your nation. Go Coast Guard at link in bio. #makeanimpact #uscg #protectdefendsave #gocoastguard #armedforces #usa | Go Coast Guard
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Heading out! | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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Culinary Specialist John Toman says: I asked them where they think they’re gonna be 20 days from now | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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More history was made this week in the Culinary Specialist rating! CSCM Jeffries, CSCS Fuchs and CSCS Rohrs team up with local ACF Certified Executive Chefs Michael Roddey and Michael Silvers to proctor ACF Certifications for A School instructors. Congratulations to Chef Josh Del Valle on the successful completion of his ACF Certified Executive Chef practical exam. Nice work CHEF! | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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Culinary Specialist Afeiyah Kamall says: Good afternoon MC, here is the original video that you requested. Alongside some others that I took today of the Seafod Boil onboard USCGC JOSHUA APPLEBY! | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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@uscgpacifics Behind the scenes atGalley Wars ®@uscg culinary specialists from the theU.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle prepped, plated, and brought the flavor at #LAFleetWeek2025!This is what it takes to serve at sea.#GalleyWars #USCG #CulinaryTeam #LAFleetWeek #USCGCEagle.@califleetweeks |@lafleetweek | @barqueeagle | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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@uscgsoutheast says: 💥 BAM We can't thank Master ChiefReed and the@coastguardculinary team enough for their support to @base_miami_beach_galley providing amazing meals for our # JCOC94 visit from @deptofdefense! ~#ThankYouForYourService#ItWasDelicious v/r, Lt. Cmdr.J.W. Beal, CGD7 PAO @uscg_sectormiami @uscg_airstation_miami @uscgstationmiamibeach | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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AO and RFMC visit TRACEN! Good times. | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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Meals Ready To Eat S1:E5 A Crew Sails On Its Stomach On the Coast Guard cutter Cochito the crew spends weeks on-end patrolling the coast. Aside from the captain, the single crew member that influences the morale and welfare of the crew is the ship’s cook, Arianna Gunn. August helps Arianna on deck as she grills gourmet burgers for her crew. | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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CS AO gets the perfect shot. Eagle Crew, who is that in the doorway? XO?? @barqueeagle | US Coast Guard Culinary Program
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