VOLUME VII, Number 12
ADAK SUN
19 March 1962
ADAK GENERAL MESS SELECTED AS MOST OUTSTANDING GENERAL MESS IN THE
SEVENTEENTH NAVAL DISTRICT AND IS NOMINATED FOR NAVY-WIDE COMPETITION
In a recent evaluation by a board of three officers, the SEVENTEENTH Naval
District General Messes were carefully evaluated to determine the nomination
for the 1962 Ney Memorial Award Nomination SEVENTEENTH Naval District repres
entative.
Ag a result of this appraisal, the U. S. Naval Station, Adak has been select
^ ed as the most outstanding general mess in the SEVENTEENTH Naval District, and
accordingly, nominated for Navy-wide competition by Admiral Caldwell, Commandant
of the SEVENTEENTH Naval District.
It -was pointed out that the operation of an outstanding general mess requires
thoughtful planning, application of sound operating procedures, and the cooperat
ion of "all hands".
Located where it is, the importance of good food preparation and service in
maintaining morale at a high level is well known to the members of the Commiss
ary Division whose effort has made 'the nomination for the competition possible.
In addition to operating the Main General Mess in the Bering Euilding, the
Naval Station, Adak General Mess operates two Branch Messes at the U.S, Naval
Communications Station and Birchwood. Many personnel are served by these
three General Messes and include1 ComSta, Marine Barracks, Headquarters Support
Battalion Navy Security Group, Adak Detachment of VP Squadron, Civilian Contractor
personnel in addition to the Naval Station Ship’s Company,
There are factors which make the planning of menus difficult in regards to
fresh produce and dairy products, however, the Division personnel have always
come-through by providing varied, appetizing and well balanced meals with a
minimum of waste to Adak personnel.
The Editor, and I’m sure, alT good citizens of Adak would take this opportunit'
to say "WELL DONE" to the Commissary,Division and the personnel who have made
v the selection possible and wish them GOOD LUCK in the coming competition.