The Admiral Nimitz Hall earns a 5-Star Accreditation from commander, Naval Installations Command and Navy Region Northwest for 2014.

On hand for the award presentation at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Sept. 17, 2014 are  Capt. Michael Nortier, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station commanding officer; Chief Culinary Specialist John Alexander; CSC Kristopher Lucion; Chief Logistics Specialist Michael Grant; Lt. Jason Story, food service officer; Capt. Darryl Walker, commander, Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Cmdr. Justin Lewis, base supply officer.

The award criteria was based on record keeping, financials, food preparation, inventory, sanitation and customer service. The galley serves an average of 850 meals a day.