b'Joint Base MDL serves If troops have any allergies or dietary restrictions, we take that and build it into the menu. If some-over 100,000 meals one has a tree nut or gluten allergy for example, we cater meals to meet their needs.to forward deployers Originally, only the Force Support Squadron (FSS) handled the workload of normal dining operations and food services for Camp J21. By Senior Airman Sean Hetz Augmentee service members from all branches 87th Air Base Wing Public Affairs | Dec. 14, 2020 were tasked with packaging meals out of the www.jbmdl.jb.mil/News/Article/2446033/joint-base-mdl-serves-over-100000-meals-to-forward-deployers/ DFAC. Later, contractors were brought in toDespite the challenges of the COVID-19 manage the Camp J21 meal packaging, andenvironment, the Restriction of Movement (ROM)operated out of a separate building to allowprogram at Joint Base MDLs Camp J21 continuesspace for the dining facility to function normally. to take care of Airmen and has recently reachedThe addition of contractors also added extra man-a new milestone. power for the Camp J21 meal mission.During COVID-19, Camp J21 has managed theI think its impressive the way dining facilities preparation and delivery of over 100,000 mealswere able to accomplish their regular mission as to forward deployers. Leaders at Camp J21 havewell as the Camp J21 mission, said Kotko. At developed new systems to accommodate theone point, we were kicking out about 1,000 meals Camps food needs, while also maintaining normala day for the camp. FSS never stops, its been a dining facility operations. lot of teamwork and a lot of adapting.Upon arrival at Camp J21, members are givenMission partners at the Emergency Operation a welcome packet with a QR code that can beCenter (EOC) saw the need to establish Camp J21 scanned by their smartphone, giving them accessearly on in the pandemic. It has been fine-tuned to a choice of multiple breakfast, lunch and dinnerover the course of the year to best suit the needs options. and safety of forward deploying troops.From what Ive seen at other bases, I thinkWe had to look at how we needed to support we have the best system out there, said U.S.our military force. With planning operations, it Air Force Staff Sgt. Meghan Kotko, 87th Forcewas determined that we needed a camp where Support Squadron food service supervisor. Thewe can have a Restriction of Movement forQR codes have slashed a lot of the man-hours itpersonnel going down range. said U.S. Air Force takes to track the meals for our members. Chief Master Sgt. Rozela McCoy, 452nd Civil Thanks to modern technology and QR codes,Engineering Squadron superintendent and Camp Camp J21 has stream-lined the way troops canJ21 Mayor. This was a collaboration with many order meals that are tailored to meet their needs. agencies, squadrons and Air Force Specialty Contract # 5624We use Google Drive [to] put together a mealCodes to make the camp what it is now.2021 Military Appreciation Resource Magazineroster with different questions, said Kotkocontinued on page 37101 Cookstown New Egypt Rd.Wrightstown, NJ33 COOKSTOWN NEW EGYPT RD.WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ 609-758-3311WLOCK-OUT SERVICEWOur family owned and operated business has proudlyWrecker supported our military friends and family since 1972. Flatbed Wheel Lift 5 Minutes from Off Road the McGuire Recovery AFB Main GateQuality Pre-Owned 24 HOUR SERVICE Vehicles to Fit Every Budget609-758-3333 www.economy-motors.com18 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'