Fueling the mission one plate at a time

Tech. Sgt. Montana McCormick, 5th Force Support Squadron operations manager, serves food to an Airman at the Dakota Inn Dining Facility (DFAC) on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 10, 2025. The DFAC serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day as well as a wide array of grab-and-go and dine-in options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

Fueling the mission one plate at a time

Cordell Bomar, executive chef (left), and Airman Rajae Spencer, 5th Force Support Squadron food service worker (right), pour soup into a serving tray at the Dakota Inn Dining Facility (DFAC) at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 10, 2025. The DFAC team oversees daily operations, ensuring quality service and meals for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

Fueling the mission one plate at a time

Senior Airman Jamylia Milton, 5th Force Support Squadron food service worker, prepares couscous primavera at the Dakota Inn Dining Facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 10, 2025. Food services Airmen follow a recipe card to prepare the variety of dishes they serve each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

Fueling the mission one plate at a time

Senior Airman Jamylia Milton, 5th Force Support Squadron food service worker, pours food into a serving tray at the Dakota Inn Dining Facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 10, 2025. The food operations section of services is responsible for preparing, serving and ensuring the safety of meals provided for on-base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

Fueling the mission one plate at a time

Airman Rajae Spencer, 5th Force Support Squadron food service worker (left), and Cordell Bomar, executive chef (right), place buttered bread on serving trays at the Dakota Inn Dining Facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 10, 2025. Each meal is prepared daily and cooked fresh by chefs and Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

Fueling the mission one plate at a time

Airman Rajae Spencer, 5th Force Support Squadron food service worker, places a pizza tray into a refrigerator at the Dakota Inn Dining Facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 10, 2025. Minot AFB also has two alternate dining facilities: an alert kitchen and a flight line kitchen, ensuring Airmen remain mission-ready during irregular shifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

Fueling the mission one plate at a time

Airman 1st Class Kay Lana Knighten, 5th Force Support Squadron food service worker, prepares turkey and cheese wraps at the Dakota Inn Dining Facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 10, 2025. Food services specialists fuel the fight by preparing and serving food to provide quality food and nutrition for Airmen’s daily nutritional needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

Fueling the mission one plate at a time

Published April 14, 2025
By Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Tech. Sgt. Montana McCormick, 5th Force Support Squadron operations manager, serves food to an Airman at the Dakota Inn Dining Facility (DFAC) on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 10, 2025. The DFAC serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day as well as a wide array of grab-and-go and dine-in options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)