Flag mess

Since 1975, when the Navy combined the commissaryman and steward ratings, culinary specialists have provided food service to the general, CPO, wardroom, cabin and flag messes aboard ship. Enjoy blog No. 11 ...

GULF OF OMAN (Nov. 28, 2008) -- Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jamie Scrubb, assigned to Carrier Strike Group 2, positions a place setting in the flag mess aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 are on deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, and are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Remus Borisov.