191213-M-KY087-1014.JPG - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edwin Aristizabal, a food service specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, prepares a dessert for a Chef of the Quarter competition at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 13, 2019. The winner of this event will go on to compete in the Chef of the Year competition, going against the other Chef of the Quarter winners for the chance to win top chef. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Bertram)

181207-M-MH051-0108.JPG - Competitors turn up the heat at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point chow hall to face off for the first fiscal year 2019 Chef of the Quarter at MCAS Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 7, 2018. The competition is held to shine a light on some of Cherry Point’s most talented food specialists. The winner of each quarter competes at the end of the year for the title of chef of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

181019-M-MH051-0117.JPG - A plate is displayed for the preparation portion during the 2018 Chef of the Year competition at the Chow Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 19, 2018. The Marines went head-to-head to see which chef would make the cut and be crowned the Chef of the Year. Participants were judged on the taste of the food, their table presentation and their knowledge of their chosen cuisine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Micha R. Pierce)

180810-M-WM087-0022.JPG - Marines enjoy free food during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Beach Bash at Fort Macon, N.C., Aug. 10, 2018. The Beach Bash was created as a way to build morale and unit cohesion throughout the squadron by allowing Marines time away from work to relax and get to know each other. Marines and family members who attended the event soaked up the sun while enjoying food, volleyball, bean bag toss and swimming in the ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew King)

Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 Marines, their families and members of the Havelock community bow their heads for prayer before the kick-off of the simiannual pig pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 22, 2016. More than 300 Marines, family members and members of the Havelock community attended the event. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation to the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their contributions to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released) - Marine Attack Training Squadron 203 Marines, their families and members of the Havelock community bow their heads for prayer before the kick-off of the simiannual pig pickin’ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 22, 2016. More than 300 Marines, family members and members of the Havelock community attended the event. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation to the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their contributions to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/Released)

Cpl. Tyrone Little stirs pasta in a field expedient kitchen at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016. Food service specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 compete for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Food Service Award. In a field-like environment, the Marines set up a field expedient kitchen and cooked various entrées in hopes of winning the title of Best Field Mess Award. The Marines were inspected on sanitation, preparation and meal production. Little is a food service specialist with MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Unique Roberts/ Released) - Cpl. Tyrone Little stirs pasta in a field expedient kitchen at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 20, 2016. Food service specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 compete for the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Food Service Award. In a field-like environment, the Marines set up a field expedient kitchen and cooked various entrées in hopes of winning the title of Best Field Mess Award. The Marines were inspected on sanitation, preparation and meal production. Little is a food service specialist with MWSS-274. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Unique Roberts/ Released)

Jackson, a 6-year-old, smiles as Lance Cpl. Yoshio Galindo paints a design on his face during Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. Galindo is an aircraft maintenance administrative specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released) - Jackson, a 6-year-old, smiles as Lance Cpl. Yoshio Galindo paints a design on his face during Fall Family Festival hosted by Marine Air Control Squadron 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 22, 2015. More than 100 Marines, Sailors and family members gathered to kick off the fall season with a chili cook-off and costume contest as well as games, a movie and a bonfire. Galindo is an aircraft maintenance administrative specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/Released)

The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - The band First Decree entertains a group of service members and families at the 2015 Rocktoberfest at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 16, 2015. The festival featured the rock bands: Switchfoot, Devour the Day and First Decree. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Marines travel through a buffet line during a bi-annual Pig Picking sponsored by the Havelock Military Affairs Committee at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 22, 2015. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation for the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released) - Marines travel through a buffet line during a bi-annual Pig Picking sponsored by the Havelock Military Affairs Committee at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 22, 2015. The event was held to show the community’s appreciation for the Marines and thank the service members on Cherry Point for their service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nicholas P. Baird/ Released)

Marines stand in line waiting to enter the Ironman field mess tents to sample food during the Maj. Gen. W.P.T. Hill Field Mess Competition at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Feb. 27, 2015.Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 competed against units across the Marine Corps for the W.P.T. Hill Award which was established in 1985 as a way to improve food service operations and distinguish the top field and garrison messes across the Marine Corps. - Marines stand in line waiting to enter the Ironman field mess tents to sample food during the Maj. Gen. W.P.T. Hill Field Mess Competition at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., Feb. 27, 2015. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 competed against units across the Marine Corps for the W.P.T. Hill Award which was established in 1985 as a way to improve food service operations and distinguish the top field and garrison messes across the Marine Corps.