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Sgt. Theius Dalton anxiously waits to be judged for his culinary expertise during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Chef of the Quarter Competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016. The quarterly competition tests food service specialists on the taste of their food, plate display, table appearance and culinary knowledge based on the anniversary theme they were given. Dalton is a food service specialist with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Sgt. Megan McGuire presents her food to the judges of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Chef of the Quarter Competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016. The quarterly competition tests food service specialists on the taste of their food, plate display, table appearance and culinary knowledge based on the anniversary theme they were given. McGuire is a food service specialist with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Lt. Col. Jason Donovan tastes Sgt. Megan McGuire’s main entree during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Chef of the Quarter Competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016. The quarterly competition tests food service specialists on the taste of their food, plate display, table appearance and culinary knowledge based on the anniversary theme they were given. Donovan, a judge during the competition, is the commanding officer for H&HS and McGuire is a food service specialist with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A dessert item created by Cpl. Marisela Olibares is judged by Lt. Col. Jason Donovan during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Chef of the Quarter Competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016. The quarterly competition tests food service specialists on the taste of their food, plate display, table appearance and culinary knowledge based on the anniversary theme they were given. Olibares is a food service specialist with H&HS and Donovan, a judge during the competition, is the commanding officer for H&HS and Olibares is a food service specialist with H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

An artist-themed display created by Sgt. Theius Dalton sets the tone for his culinary products during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Chef of the Quarter Competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016. The quarterly competition tests food service specialists on the taste of their food, plate display, table appearance and culinary knowledge based on the anniversary theme they were given. Dalton is a food service specialist with H&HS (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Cpl. Marisela Olibares prepares a meal during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Chef of the Quarter Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016. The quarterly competition tests food service specialists on the taste of their food, plate display, table appearance and culinary knowledge based on the anniversary theme they were given. Olibares is a food service specialist with H&HS and was judged the winner for the competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

A wedding-themed display sets the tone for a Cpl. Marisela Olibares’ culinary product during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Chef of the Quarter Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016. The quarterly competition tests food service specialists on the taste of their food, plate display, table appearance and culinary knowledge based on the anniversary theme they were given. Olibares is a food service specialist with H&HS(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jason Jimenez

Sgt. Fatimah Butler accepts the first place medal from Lt. Col. Ginger E. Beals, commanding officer of MWSS-271 for the Chef of the Quarter Competition at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., mess hall, March 17, 2016. Three Marines competed this quarter, and Butler was named the winner. Butler will move on to the Chef of the Year Competition and compete with the other Chef of the Quarter winners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Sgt. Fatimah Butler prepares corn chowder for the Chef of the Quarter Competition at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., mess hall, March 17, 2016. Three Marines competed this quarter, and Butler was named the winner. Butler will move on to the Chef of the Year Competition and compete with the other Chef of the Quarter winners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Sgt. Fatimah Butler presents her dish for the Chef of the Quarter Competition at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., mess hall, March 17, 2016. Three Marines competed this quarter, and Butler was named the winner. Butler will move on to the Chef of the Year Competition and compete with the other Chef of the Quarter winners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Sgt. Fatimah Butler presents her dishes to the judges at the Chef of the Quarter Competition at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., mess hall, March 17, 2016. Three Marines competed this quarter, and Butler was named the winner. Butler will move on to the Chef of the Year Competition and compete with the other Chef of the Quarter winners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Lance Cpl. Jaylen M. Thomas chops asparagus during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. Thomas prepared the winning meal of fried chicken, dirty mashed potatoes, sweet cream corn, asparagus and fried Oreos. Thomas, a native of Atlanta, is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Lance Cpl. Jaylen M. Thomas stands at rest while judges critique his meal during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. Thomas prepared the winning meal of fried chicken, dirty mashed potatoes, sweet cream corn, asparagus and fried Oreos. Thomas, a native of Atlanta, is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Lance Cpl. Jaylen M. Thomas stands at rest while judges critique his meal during the Chef of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014. Thomas prepared the winning meal of fried chicken, dirty mashed potatoes, sweet cream corn, asparagus and fried Oreos. Thomas, a native of Atlanta, is a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Lt. Col. Samuel P. Mowery, right, presents Lance Cpl. Jose A. Santiago the first-place trophy for Cherry Point’s first chef of the quarter competition of the fiscal year at the Cherry Point Mess Hall Dec. 9. “The food was excellent, and both competitors did a great job,” said Mowery, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron here. Santiago is a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Bolken

::r::::n::Lance Cpl. Jose A. Santiago glazes apple crisp for the chef of the quarter competition at the Cherry Point Mess all Dec. 9. Santiago said he felt pretty relaxed throughout the competition because when he was growing up, cooking was one of the first things he was taught.::r::::n::

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Bolken

Lance Cpl. Rashaad S. Riboul, front, places a cherry on top of his devil’s food cake for Cherry Point’s first chef of the quarter competition of the fiscal year at the Cherry Point Mess Hall Dec. 9. Lance Cpl. Jose A. Santiago, background, was the victor in the competition. Both Marines are food service specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Bolken

Lance Cpl. Rashaad S. Riboul puts the final touches on the dish he’s prepared for Cherry Point’s first chef of the quarter competition of the fiscal year at the Cherry Point Mess Hall Dec. 9. Riboul is a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Bolken