The Army Is Going All-In on Food Kiosks as Base Dining Facilities Struggle

Soldiers with the 3rd Infantry Division shop at the Culinary Outpost Kiosk at Fort Stewart, Ga.

The Army is doubling down on its so-called food kiosks on bases, a small setup in which soldiers can take snacks on the go, but the increased reliance has sparked concerns. The kiosks are generally designed to serve 1,000 soldiers a day and offer an alternative or a supplemental food source apart from traditional dining […]

Got Complaints About the Barracks or Dining Hall? Now There’s an App for That

An airman food-service apprentice serves chicken at the Marshall Dining Facility at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021.

Amid widespread criticism and complaints about military barracks, cafeterias and dorms, one former Army reservist is hoping to increase transparency with a new app that allows service members to review their living situations on base. The app, called “Hots&Cots” and available on Apple devices, was created by former Army reservist Robert Evans and allows users […]

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