From classroom to kitchen! Watch students transform basic MREs into culinary creations during our MRE Challenge events in Helena! What started as military rations became gourmet dishes thanks to teamwork, creativity, and guidance from Army culinary specialists like CW2 Christine Stanley, 364th ESC food service technician. This is what happens when we bring military skills to local communities - students discover new possibilities while learning that service comes in many forms. 364th ESC command

Our ProStart 1 students stepped up in the kitchen for this year’s MRE Challenge, transforming standard military MREs into creative, flavorful, and field-ready meals! 💪👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 With limited ingredients and just 50 minutes on the clock, these future chefs showcased incredible teamwork, adaptability, and innovation — proving that culinary creativity thrives even under pressure! Huge thanks to the New Mexico National Guard, SSG Villla, SGT Rice and SGT Medina for providing the MREs, prizes, and c