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I served in the general mess at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California in 1971-72 when it was a runner-up for the Ney Award.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 8, 2009) -- Master Chief Culinary Specialist Michael Carter, an inspector for the Capt. Edward F. Ney Award for Food Service Excellence, speaks to culinary specialists aboard U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is a finalist for the award in the large afloat ship category.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cynthia Griggs.