(Left to right) Pfc. Jan Crelencia, Pfc. Jose Perez and Spc. Robert Castro stand next to an ice sculpture at the 240th Army birthday celebration in dining facility 1 here, June 15. The Soldiers serve in the DFAC as culinary specialists.

Enjoying a special meal during an Army birthday celebration (clockwise, from left): Spc. Alexis Magallenes, Pfc. Rachel Thompson, Pfc. Tiquay Harrington and Spc. Jimmy Inahuazo. They all serve with 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

The Fort Irwin community of Soldiers, families and civilian employees enjoyed a special meal during the Army’s 240th birthday celebration at dining facility 1 here, June 15.

Maj. Art Lowe, Madison, 9, and Susan Lowe enjoyed a special meal during the Army’s 240th birthday celebration at dining facility 1 here, June 15.

Photos by Gustavo Bahena

Sgt. Craig Blair, culinary non-commissioned officer, handles a carving station during an Army 240th birthday celebration at dining facility 1 here, June 15.

Sergeant 1st Class Joe Hill places desserts on a table in dining facility 1 during an Army birthday celebration here, June 15. Hill is a culitnary management non-commissioned officer with 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.