Army wants ‘modern’ dining halls to feature delivery, healthy food
By Riley Ceder
Thursday, Jan 9, 2025
The proposed renovations are part of an Army attempt to update mess halls in the vein of college cafeterias. (G. Anthonie Riis/U.S. Army)
The Army is planning to revamp its dining halls in an attempt to “modernize” the facilities to provide more dining options for service members, according to a request for proposal released Tuesday.
The proposal, first reported by Task & Purpose, describes implementing base dining facilities reminiscent of college campus cafeterias encompassing traditional dine-in options, online ordering, a surplus of healthy food and potentially even food delivery at select Army bases.
The service, according to the document, will partner with a private contractor to turn existing dining facilities into a “modern 21st Century venue that creates an environment that will foster unit esprit de corps [and] provide ambiance that is inviting to single Soldiers and Families alike,” including “recreational activities” and “social gathering areas” for service members.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2025/01/09/army-wants-modern-dining-halls-to-feature-delivery-healthy-food/
