Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Miles Archer

(24,040 posts)
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 02:46 PM Wednesday

Marine deployed on USS Tripoli shares a photo of the yummy, filling, nutritious meals served by Chef Hegseth.



A picture shared by a US Marine deployed on the USS Tripoli of a meal service members on board received.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/congress-must-investigate-pics-gross-091141638.html

Former Navy officials said the pictures of service members' subpar meals looked markedly worse than the quality of eats during their time in Navy service.

"That's telling me that you're down to the stuff you don't normally get," Mike Smith, a retired rear admiral who has deployed aboard an aircraft carrier to the Middle East and commanded an aircraft carrier strike group, said after viewing the pictures.

"You expected to be resupplied and you haven't been, so you're going to your food stores that perhaps have been there longer – perhaps they're not as popular."

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle said following USA TODAY's report that it was standard for fresh produce to run out on ships between restocking, but the only complaints he'd received were from sailors who didn't care for the vegetable of the day.
4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Marine deployed on USS Tripoli shares a photo of the yummy, filling, nutritious meals served by Chef Hegseth. (Original Post) Miles Archer Wednesday OP
Kegsbreath MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #1
"Vegetable of the Day?" Only 1? Just 1? Ilsa Wednesday #2
It almost complies with US Agriculture Secretary's recommendation - just missing LeftinOH Wednesday #3
S.O.S. LudwigPastorius Wednesday #4

Ilsa

(64,503 posts)
2. "Vegetable of the Day?" Only 1? Just 1?
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 02:50 PM
Wednesday

And the picture doesn't show any vegetables, not even some sauteed onions and peppers to put on that soft taco. No picante sauce. They got protein and fat.

LeftinOH

(5,666 posts)
3. It almost complies with US Agriculture Secretary's recommendation - just missing
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 03:00 PM
Wednesday

a piece of chicken and a piece of broccoli. The shredded meat slop counts as "one other thing."

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Marine deployed on USS Tr...