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Fort Polk Dfac - This Thanksgiving, the Fort Polk guard set the table for two hundred additional guests at the dining facility. Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii, whose rotation at the Joint Readiness Center was separated with leave.

"There are brigade combat teams, I believe over a thousand vehicles on board, along with 21 helicopters and four shadow UAVs. So it's a massive logistical movement to bring everything back." . , Commander of the 2-25th Aviation Regiment

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Thursday's menu includes a variety of meats, sides and desserts, a welcome option for soldiers after landing in the field.

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"We hoped we were going to Pizza Hut or eating MREs," said Capt. Benjamin Larson at 2-25 AVN. "So it's beneficial for us to have the opportunity to get everyone together here. It brings us together as a family unit, especially after a field event like this. I've gotten really close to a lot of people so it's an opportunity to sit back and relax without the mission going on. "

They may not be home, but the troops got to experience a little Southern hospitality before their long flight Thursday night.

Brigadier General Patrick Frank, the organization's commanding general, joked that wherever there is a sergeant major ready to deliver an MRE. "We said, 'No, we're not going to bring you to the dining facility and you're going to have a great Thanksgiving meal. I think it's just wonderful, today you see our leaders serving behind (the counter). That's always a good thing. Leaders are their soldiers. Thank you. To see you enjoying yourself."

BG Frank, who stopped by DFAC to chat with visiting soldiers about their rotations, said a hot meal on Thanksgiving means a lot to soldiers living in barracks.

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"I know these Task Force Warrior members are very grateful for the plane that will soon take us to Hawaii, but we're very grateful to be welcomed here," Geronimo Warrior Restaurant lead cook said, encouraging the vegetable-beef combo when the restaurant opens its doors for lunch on Oct. 27. Prepares (Photo credit: Angie Thorne) View original

2 / Show Caption + Hide Caption - Construction continues on the Geronimo Warrior Restaurant to create the new Geronimo Outpost and supply food to Fort Polk. (Photo credit: Angie Thorne) View original

3/7 Show caption + Hide caption - Patricia Redman, Geronimo Warrior Restaurant food handler, works to sanitize and clean Geronimo Warrior Restaurant after breakfast and before lunch on Oct. 27. (Photo credit: Angie Thorne) View original

4/7 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Spc Patriot Warrior kitchen specialist Tyra Bates chops an onion Oct. 27. (Photo credit: Angie Thorne) View original

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5/7 Show caption + Hide caption - Spc Rafael Caraballo Rodriguez, a Patriot Warrior Restaurant cook, moves taco meat in the Patriot Warrior Restaurant kitchen, Oct. 27. (Photo credit: Angie Thorne) View original

6/7 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Hungry soldiers and civilians pick their favorite lunch at the Patriot Warrior Restaurant on Oct. 27. (Photo credit: Angie Thorne) View original

7/7 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Soldiers take time to enjoy a delicious meal served Oct. 27 at the Patriot Warrior Restaurant on Main Street. (Photo credit: Angie Thorne) View original

FORT POLK, LA - Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, when hungry, Fort Polk's Patriot Warrior Restaurant, bldg 1162, Glory Loop, and Geronimo Warrior Restaurant, bldg 2382, Alabama Avenue, should be the first line of defense. Empty stomach

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Chief Warrant Officer, Michael J. Barnes, the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk food service consultant, said these restaurants need to be used, but the million dollar question is how to open doors to Soldiers, families and the Fort Polk community. Give them a shot

“People, especially soldiers, know that there are restaurants here, but not many know the variety and quality of food we serve or the meals served. "That's why we've started posting the weekly menus on the JRTC and Fort Polk Facebook pages and sending them a user email to let our restaurants know what they have to offer."

Barnes said both restaurants are following safety protocols, including hand washing, sanitizing and wearing masks, for employees thinking about eating at the restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff Sgt Geronimo Warrior Restaurant facility manager Darrin Burnett-Smith said their mission is to provide high-quality food to soldiers and other patrons.

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“It makes more sense for soldiers to stop and choose from a variety of food options at Geronimo Warrior Restaurant, including mains (main entrees such as meat and vegetables), short orders (quick and easy burgers and hot dogs) and outside. "The line (an additional bar in Geronimo that serves items like wings and tacos) is where we can give the soldiers anything they want," he said.

Burnett-Smith said two of the biggest reasons soldiers go elsewhere to eat is because they feel Warrior Restaurants don't serve the food they want to eat.

“I want the soldiers at Fort Polk to understand that this is not true. When the soldiers eat here, I talk to them and get their opinions "I get most of my menus and ideas from the soldiers," he said. I am open to new ideas to give the soldiers what they really want, and make sure the food served here is good.

Burnett-Smith said another important part of the equation is for Soldiers to understand that they're getting their money's worth when it comes to food quantity and variety.

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Barnes said there will be dining on one side of the restaurant, but on the other side, a grab-kiosk called Geronimo Outpost, which will open on Dec. 1, is under construction.

If a soldier doesn't want to wait in line for food that day, he said, they can use the kiosk to get a ready-made meal like a burger or hot dog and take it to their room.

"If a soldier needs a snack and they're in a hurry, they can stop and grab it on the way to work," he said.

Like any other, the Fort Polk community can take advantage of this quick and easy option if they don't have time for a sit-down breakfast or lunch, Barnes said.

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"It's open to anyone who wants to stop and eat," he said.

Burnett-Smith said the Warrior Restaurant plays an important role in the lives of Fort Polk soldiers.

“I want Soldiers to know that I am here to listen and do what I can to support myself and the Fort Polk community. "I want them to visit Geronimo Warrior Restaurant and see for themselves what we have." “We put our heart and soul into the food we prepare every day My team and I will not give anything that I cannot take to my family. "

Obi Ashworth, lead chef at Geronimo Restaurant, said the food they cook is amazing. "We have everything we need to make it mouth-watering and exciting for the veteran and the entire Fort Polk community," he said.

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Chief Warrant Officer Frank Peterson, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division brigade food adviser, said the Patriot Warrior Restaurant is the main hub for Fort Polk meals. 2,500 meal card holders, along with 1,700 3rd BCT, 10th Mtn Div Soldiers on the installation can get a meal at the restaurant - even on weekends.

“We give you a bang for your buck. "The food you get here is much better than you get anywhere else, on or off the installation."

“These are important menu standards that motivate our warfighters and enable them to successfully complete their missions. "Whether they want to lose weight or build muscle, Prithvi Restaurant is the place where their body needs to have a variety of food choices, so they never get bored," he said.

Peterson said Patriot serves about 800 soldiers every day. In addition, Patriots is responsible for feeding soldiers in short-term training units such as the Marines or National Guard at Fort Polk and in the Covid-19 canteen. Meals are taken from the Patriot Warrior Restaurant and brought back to the canteen soldiers.

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Finally, Peterson says the purpose of the Warrior restaurant has been misunderstood She said she thinks people hear the word healthy and equate it with food that doesn't feel appetizing

“I want soldiers