Two dining facilities open after $4.8M renovations
The 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., reopened the Desert Inn dining facility and Rescue and Attack Kitchen, after $4.8 million in renovations were completed, June 29, 2023.
“This modernization project will equip the base with cutting-edge features that guarantee the highest-quality food, tailored to the dietary requirements of our Airmen,” said Capt. Zachery de los Santos, 355th Force Support Squadron flight chief. “Consequently, our Airmen will be healthy and well-nourished, which is crucial for their performance and overall well-being.”
Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Oceana Shipp, 355th Force Support Squadron services specialist, cut the first slice of cake at the grand opening of the Desert Inn Kitchen at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 29, 2023. The Desert Inn Kitchen was placed right next to the junior enlisted dorms so that the Airmen won’t have to travel far to receive healthy food.
Modernizing the DFACs began in 2019, after discovering infrastructure failures that made the facility unsafe and unsanitary.
“Thank you to everybody who put time and effort into making this happen and making it happen right,” said Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander. “This is the nicest flightline kitchen I’ve ever been in and that is exactly what these Airmen deserve.”
Air Combat Command teamed up with the installation and Mission Support Center to achieve this infrastructure modernization.
“This will benefit our Airmen, forces, and their families,” said de los Santos. “It will guarantee that they are well-fed, healthy, and comfortable, which is vital for their performance and well-being. We are thrilled to see this project come to fruition and honored to be a part of it.”
The new facilities are open for all active duty, reserve, retired military, DOD civilians, and their families.
The Desert Inn DFAC
Monday – Friday hours
Breakfast – 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Grab N’ Go – 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Grab N’ Go – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dinner – 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Midnight – not available
Saturday – Sunday/ Holiday Hours
Breakfast – 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Grab N’ Go – 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Grab N’ Go – 1:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dinner – 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Midnight – Not open
Rescue and Attack Kitchen
Monday – Friday hours
Breakfast – 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Rescue and Attack Grab N’ Go
Monday – Friday 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday /Holiday Hours
Closed
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