Spc. Jeffrey Vaughan from Alexandria, Va., molds tallow to place on his centerpiece replica of Michaelangelo's David in a hotel room in Chester, Va., in preparation for the 37th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competition on Feb. 29. The competition, held at Fort Lee, Va., allows chefs to display the best of their creativity in food preparation and presentation. These centerpieces take days and often weeks to build. (photo by Maj. Matt Lawrence, 807th MDSC). 120229-A-3373L-011 by 807MCDS

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