Spc. Matthew Thomas, a food service specialist assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas, prepares dishes for judges during the Armed Forces Chef of the Year contest on March 6. It was the opening event of the 40th annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event that continues through March 12 and will be followed by an awards ceremony on March 14. 2015 Chef of Year showdown 150309-A-AB714-002

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