Fuel for the Force: Minot AFB dining facility in action

Serving tongs hang for use during an internal cooking competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 12, 2026. Airmen assigned to the facility competed against one another to showcase their culinary skills and creativity while strengthening teamwork in the kitchen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso)

Fuel for the Force: Minot AFB dining facility in action

Airman 1st class Naiomi Vera Kelley, 5th Force Support Squadron food services team member, prepares steak during an internal cooking competition at the dining facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 12, 2026. 5th Force Support Squadron food services Airmen created new dishes to expand dining facility menu options while improving their culinary skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso)

Fuel for the Force: Minot AFB dining facility in action

Senior Airman Jared Mack, 5th Force Support Squadron food services team member, prepares ingredients during an internal cooking competition at the dining facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 12, 2026. A cook-off at the dining facility gave Airmen the opportunity to develop new menu ideas, sharpen their cooking techniques and work together in a competitive setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso)

Fuel for the Force: Minot AFB dining facility in action

Mr. Cordell “Bo” Bomar, 5th Force Support Squadron Executive Chef, prepares strawberries during an internal cooking competition at the dining facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 12, 2026. While directing both teams throughout the cook-off, Mr. Bomar also created his own dish that was offered in the dining facility for Airmen to sample. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso)

Fuel for the Force: Minot AFB dining facility in action

Mr. Cordell “Bo” Bomar, 5th Force Support Squadron Executive Chef, pours a prepared mixture into a container during an internal competition at the dining facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 12, 2026. Mr. Bomar led both teams during the cook-off, offering direction and support as participants collaborated, refined their techniques, and developed new menu ideas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso)

Fuel for the Force: Minot AFB dining facility in action

Published March 16, 2026
By Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D -- Serving tongs hang for use during an internal cooking competition at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 12, 2026. Airmen assigned to the facility competed against one another to showcase their culinary skills and creativity while strengthening teamwork in the kitchen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Joseline Chacon Monterroso)