I admit it. I’m a Top Chef fan.
Not that I can whip up such amazing creations myself, but I really enjoy seeing how these talented chefs pull off the seemingly impossible in such a limited amount of time. And under some really difficult environments.
But did you ever see those episodes where the contestants are told they must cook a gourmet meal for 300 people? And even though the serving portion usually ends up being some spoon-sized, artistic dollop on a tiny plate, the contestants usually all have the same freaked-out expression on their faces.
One meal for 300 people?
Oh. My. God.
(Cue the laughter from all those current and ex-military cooks)
Let’s look at this challenge from a military perspective. Continue reading
Remembering our veterans…
…and the history they’ve made.
Private Koester: Born 1833 - Died 1918
May is a great month for remembering our veterans and our sometimes forgotten history. Over the next few weeks, Beyond The Ghosts… will be posting a variety of interesting memorial headstone snapshots and stories from the photo archives. In the meantime, here are four links to some previous military postings to get us started.
And lest we forget…To those who have served, or who are currently serving, thank you!
World War 1 Tank Corps
Marching with General Sherman down through Atlanta
The Siberian Front – World War I
Before the Air Force, the Army had things well in hand…
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