Pittsburgh dining facility named best in command Published March 1, 2007 ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Sometimes a second helping is not a bad thing. The Long Dining Facility at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pa., once again won the title of best dining facility in Air Force Reserve Command. In addition to winning the command's 2007 and 2006 John L. Hennessy Awards, the Pittsburgh dining facility staff took the same award in 2004, 1999, 1996, 1995 and 1993. "The selection process was difficult due to the superb achievement of all nominees; however, the level of excellence by the 911th Services Flight persevered," wrote Maj. Gen. Allan R. Poulin, AFRC vice commander, in the award announcement Feb. 27. "I am extremely proud of their efforts and continued dedication to the Air Force mission." Other units competing against the 911th SVF for this year's award were the 919th SVF, Duke Field, Fla., and 927th SVF, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. Although important, palate-pleasing food is not the only ingredient for success. Headquarters AFRC A1S, Directorate of Manpower and Personnel, Services Division, evaluated command food service in five major categories - kitchen operations; serving and dining operations; training, personnel and readiness; sanitation and repair maintenance; and management. Each year the Air Force Reserve, the active force and the Air National Guard select the best dining facilities in their respective categories. Reservists from the Pittsburgh dining facility staff, along with the winning representatives from the active force and the Guard, will receive their awards during an awards banquet at the National Restaurant Association convention in Chicago in May. (Air Force Reserve Command News Service)