Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
01/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2026 15:39
2026 Army-Navy Cook-Off Continues The Tradtion of the Shapiro Administration Honoring Veterans, Service Members, Their Families During Military Appreciation Day at the 2026 PA[...]
January 15, 2026- Harrisburg, PA
2026 Army-Navy Cook-Off Continues The Tradtion of the Shapiro Administration Honoring Veterans, Service Members, Their Families During Military Appreciation Day at the 2026 PA Farm Show
Military Appreciation Day continued with a spirited Army vs. Navy Cookoff at the PA Preferred® Culinary Connection Stage, featuring Army Sgt. Nicolas Adame and Navy Culinary Specialist Second Class Jonathan Ortiz.
The chefs competed head-to-head using Pennsylvania-grown ingredients, highlighting the connection between the Commonwealth's agricultural producers and the military's commitment to nutrition, readiness, and excellence.
Judges, including John Moeller, former White House chef, Barry Crumlich, executive chef of the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, Maj. Gen. Pippy and Maj. Gen. Terrence L. Koudelka, Jr., Deputy Adjutant General-Air and Commander, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, declared that the Army branch was the winner, drawing enthusiastic applause from veterans, families, and Farm Show visitors.
Interview:
Sgt. Nicolas Adame - Culinary NCO, U.S. Army, Winner 2025 Army-Navy Cook-Off
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