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Crosswinds reopens after renovations; offering Food 2.0
by Stuart Ibberson
editor
The Crosswinds Dining Facility at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., reopened this month after a $6.4 million renovation.
Closed for 2 1⁄2 years, the newly-renovated facility has transitioned to the new feeding platform known as Food 2.0.
Crosswinds is the 27th location to undergo the tran- sition from the Air Force legacy model to the Food 2.0 model since 2008, but only the third in Air Combat Command to make the change.
“In addition to the renovations made to the building, there’s a lot of new changes that are exciting for the local base population,” said Capt. Anne Herrmann, 99th Sus- tainment Services Flight Commander. “Anyone who has access to Nellis AFB can now eat at the dining facility.”
The facility is open to retirees, all civilians, family members, and anyone with base access. And there is no surcharge for non-military patrons.
Another innovation is campus-style dining. ESM Meal Card holder Airman can now use their meal cards at all NAF facilities that offer food.
“You can go there and use your CAC card the same as you would at the dining facility,” said Herrmann. “That makes it easier for our Airmen to have different meal choices.”
Senior Master Sgt. Nikole Glenn, the 99th Force Sup- port Squadron flight chief, is equally excited about the changes.
“Nellis AFB was my first base in 2006, eating in this facility as an ESM airman,” she said. “So I know it can get a little monotonous having the same 18-20 day food menu.
“Food 2.0 will open various menu options,” she con- tinued. “Many Airmen are on different diets these days and can’t rely on dining facility food for that reason. They’ll be able to come to the DFAC and have various options every day, and they won’t get tired of the food. And they’ll be excited to eat here.”
Nick Drake is the Sodexo general manager at Cross- winds.
“We are excited to be part of the Food 2.0 program, we are here as a team to help the Airmen with engagement food processes,” Drake said. “We’re also very excited about our program because it’s healthy eating. You’ll see that we do different menus monthly — from Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and we have our noodle kitchen.
“It’s just an amazing program with amazing food,” he said.
Other new options, according to Drake, include the Fly Food Program that helps Airmen take their culinary experiences to new levels; and there’s a rewards program where patrons can earn points, then redeem those points for prizes.
New items at the Crosswinds Dining Facility include
Air Force photographs
The Crosswinds Dining Facility at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., was officially reopened at a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Airmen who work at Crosswinds are excited about the new Food 2.0 program at the newly renovated facility.
Nick Drake, Sodexo general manager at the Crosswinds Dining Facility, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., cuts the ceremonial cake at the grand reopening of the newly renovated facility.
cook-to-order items and rotating comfort food specials with various additions such as breakfast quesadillas, chicken cordon bleu wraps and mango coconut overnight oats. Seasonal or limited time only menu items are also available to help increase variety and ensure plenty of options to fuel Airmen and guests.
The Crosswinds Dining Facility is located at 4551 Ellsworth Ave., Bldg. 790. Operating hours are:
Monday-Friday
Breakfast 6-9 a.m.
Lunch 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30-6 p.m.
Midnight Meal 11 p.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Down Days
Breakfast and Lunch: 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-6 p.m.
Grab & Go: 1-4:30 p.m.
Midnight Meal: Closed
Grab & Go
9-10:30 a.m., and 1-4:30 p.m.
For more information and menu offerings, visit
https://usafdining-nellis.catertrax.com/