Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    Incirlik Air Base Dining Facility Receives Hennessy Award

    Incirlik Air Base Dining Facility Receives Hennessy Award

    Photo By Senior Airman Essence Myricks | John L. Hennessy award trophy sits displayed on a table after presentation at the...... read more read more

    UNITED STATES

    07.07.2023

    Story by Senior Airman Essence Myricks 

    39th Air Base Wing

    INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye – The Sultan's Inn dining facility at Incirlik Air Base was awarded the John L. Hennessy award on July 6, 2023, in honor of having the best food service programs in region one.

    Over the years, the award program has shifted. Competitors were previously based on the size of the base, now direct competitors are based on geographical location, region one (east) and region two (west). Incirlik competed directly with Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, Fla.; and Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. and pulled through for first place as the only overseas installation in Region one, to be selected as the winner.

    “I am very honored to be here today to formally recognize you as one of the best DFACs, if not the best DFAC in the whole Air Force,” said Col. Kevin Lord, 39th Air Base Wing commander.

    The John L. Hennessy award was established in 1957 and is named after the late John L. Hennessy, a hotel and restaurant executive known for streamlining the improvement of military food services. Hennessy inspired military services to join the food service competition to promote better management and a better product from installations worldwide.

    The Incirlik DFAC also took home the Hennessy trophy back in 2010 and 2012 as well.

    “The nomination process is rigorous and winning a Hennessy award is a daily grind, but we have the best leaders and team,” Capt. Whitney Longnecker, 39th Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight commander.

    NEWS INFO

    Date Taken: 07.07.2023
    Date Posted: 07.14.2023 02:54
    Story ID: 449181
    Location: US

    Web Views: 66
    Downloads: 1

    PUBLIC DOMAIN