Fort Liberty's Dining Revolution: New Meal Options and Amenities for Local Soldiers and Families

At Fort Liberty in North Carolina, the military is updating its dining services to improve soldiers' meals. This project, led by Sgt Maj. Kelvin Windham from the Army Materiel Command G-4, aims to modernize food services to better suit soldiers' needs and missions. The focus is on making meals more convenient and nutritious, which is vital for the troops' effectiveness.

Recently, Fort Liberty hosted a showcase attended by about 700 soldiers and their families, where new dining concepts were introduced. These concepts, inspired by university dining, include 'action stations' that make mealtime more interactive and appealing to soldiers.

The Army is also enhancing the atmosphere inside the dining facilities by adding couches, televisions, and Wi-Fi. These changes aim to make the facilities more welcoming and increase their use, as currently, less than 65% of soldiers use them regularly.

Another improvement is offering flexible meal times to accommodate soldiers' varying schedules, including those who train in the gym after work. The Army is considering digital kiosks that operate like civilian stores but cater to military needs, accepting Basic Daily Food Allowance for payment.

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