DFAC grand re-opening Published Aug. 16, 2016 By Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- To hear the dining facility at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is nearing completion will bring a sigh of relief to most Airmen. The 5th Force Support Squadron, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron and several contractors have been giving the old dining facility a “face-lift” for the past year. Ken Davis, the site project manager with Hospitality Millwork Construction Inc., has been working on the project site for 14 months. “My responsibility is to coordinate the contractors,” said Davis. “I also evaluate change orders to make sure the customer gets the best available product for their money spent. I inspect the contractor’s work, and I make sure it conforms to the approved documents.” The over $4 million project is scheduled for completion on Aug. 25, 2016. “One of the things we are waiting to finalize is the entryway,” said Master Sgt. Swanzetta Myers, a food service manager assigned to the 5th FSS. New flooring, televisions and lounge chairs have been placed in the DFAC to offer a better dining experience for everyone, she said. The DFAC will offer a new serving line with various entrée choices. Some of the new meal choices include a Mongolian grill, a smoothie bar and a sandwich station with a panini press. “We are also offering a grab-n-go style, like what you would see at the shoppette,” said Myers, who added that heat and serve and salads-to-go will be available at this station. Not only Airmen, but members of their family, GS employees and civilians with base access will be able to enjoy what the DFAC has to offer. “The meal card will allow holders to eat at [Non-Appropriate Funds] facilities as well,” said Myers. “Rockers, Rough Riders, the B-Fifty Brew and Kelley’s will all allow Airmen to swipe their card.” The DFAC will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hours of operation are as follows: Breakfast – 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Lunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dinner – 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. With the completion date just around the corner, the crew is excited and anxious for the project to be completed. “You will be totally impressed with the final product!” said Myers.