US Navy Culinary Specialist (CS)

06/12/2026

Congratulations to the Culinary Specialists at Naval Station Mayport’s Oasis Galley for showcasing their talent, professionalism, and passion during a recent culinary competition. Events like these highlight the technical skills, creativity, and dedication our Sailors bring to Navy Food Service every day.

Bravo Zulu to all participants and award winners. Your commitment to culinary excellence directly supports Sailor wellness, warfighter readiness, and the proud legacy of the Culinary Specialist rating. ⚓🍽️

06/05/2026

Future Fleet Culinary Leaders in the Making ⚓

Class 170 is moving full steam ahead.

After mastering sanitation and nutrition fundamentals, these future Culinary Specialists are sharpening the skills that fuel fleet readiness. Every recipe, every knife cut, and every lesson learned today helps build the Navy’s food service professionals of tomorrow.

Bravo Zulu, Class 170. 🇺🇸⚓

06/01/2026

High-quality food. More dining choices. Greater flexibility with meal entitlements. ⚓

CNIC’s dining pilots are helping shape the future of Navy food service, enhancing the Sailor dining experience while supporting readiness, wellness, and performance.

05/29/2026

Culinary Institute of America Chef George Shannon demonstrates sauté techniques to Culinary Specialists assigned to Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport, during a culinary training course at Colmer Dining Facility. The training partnership equipped CSs assigned to the Colmer with additional skills in preparation for the launch of the Campus Style Dining Initiative. The initiative highlights the Navy’s commitment to improving the galley experience to support warfighter readiness, wellness, and performance through better nutrition.

05/28/2026

Big move for Navy Food Service at NAS Sigonella. ⚓

Ristorante Bella Etna — a seven-time Ney Award-winning galley — is officially launching the region’s first “Grab n’ Go” station focused on Sailor quality of life, operational readiness, and keeping the watch fueled outside traditional chow hours.

Outstanding work by the entire Bella Etna team for continuing to raise the standard across the fleet.

05/24/2026

⚓ Earlier this month, the Navy’s top Culinary Specialists and food service teams were recognized during the 2026 Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Awards ceremony in Chicago.

These Sailors represent the very best of Navy Food Service — professionalism, pride, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to supporting the fleet afloat and ashore. Their daily efforts directly strengthen warfighter readiness across the force.

Congratulations to all FY-26 winners on a well-deserved honor.

Please see the link in the original post for the full article and additional photos.

⚓Navy's Top Culinary Teams Honored at Military Foodservice Awards⚓

Sailors representing the Navy's afloat and ashore winners of the 2026 Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Food Service Awards were formally honored during a Military Foodservice Awards dinner in Chicago, May 15.

“These young men and women represent the best of the best of our society, and now they're being recognized as the best of the best in their craft,” said Rear Adm. Kevin M. Corcoran, deputy commander, NAVSUP.

Check out the full story: https://ow.ly/bbIp50Z1Rok

05/17/2026

Outstanding work by the Navy Food Management Team Norfolk and these motivated Culinary Specialists during recent Galley Watch Captain training.

Hands-on training like this strengthens fleet food service readiness through technical expertise, mentorship, and operational ex*****on. Hooyah to Senior Chief Curiel and the entire team for investing in the next generation of Navy Culinary Specialists. ⚓🇺🇸

04/20/2026

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Rod Mart Golla, NMRTC San Diego—delivering high-quality meals that keep the force ready.

Food service isn’t support—it’s mission essential.

04/18/2026

Food Service Divisions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli—fueling the Fleet, every meal, every day.
Food service isn’t just support—it’s mission critical.

04/10/2026

Excellence across the Fleet. ⚓️

The 2026 Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award winners represent the very best of Navy Food Service—afloat and ashore. From submarines to carriers, small boys to ashore general messes, these teams set the standard in culinary excellence, accountability, and Sailor support.

This is what right looks like.

Flash from the Commander, NAVSUP, and Chief of Supply Corps:
2026 Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Food Service Award Winners
10 APR 2026

The Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Award for excellence in food service represents the highest honor we can bestow on an ashore or afloat galley.
Secretary Phelan recently announced the following category winners:
(1) East Coast Submarine: USS IOWA (SSN 797)
(2) West Coast Submarine: USS MISSISSIPPI (SSN 782)
(3) Small East Coast Afloat: USS NITZE (DDG 94)
(4) Small West Coast Afloat: USS DECATUR (DDG 73)
(5) Medium East Coast Afloat: USS FORT LAUDERDALE (LPD 28)
(6) Medium West Coast Afloat: USS SAN DIEGO (LPD 22)
(7) Large Afloat: USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)
(8) Aircraft Carrier: USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77)
(9) East Coast General Mess: Naval Station Newport, RI
(10) West Coast General Mess: Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, CA
(11) OCONUS General Mess: Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan
The Ney represents the pinnacle of achievement in the culinary arts. Each one of these winning teams of chefs should be justifiably proud of their accomplishment.

K.W. EPPS
RADM, SC, USN