The Spud Coxswain

Spud coxswain is the traditional job title for salad and vegetable preparation cooks on navy war ships.

Portsmouth, Va. (Oct. 23, 2006) - Culinary Specialist Seaman Emmanuel Victor slices celery in preparation for the dinner meal in the aft galley of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is currently conducting a docked planned incremental availability at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and will return to sea this fall.

Photo credit: Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Greg Pierot