Special to the Drop Zone
U.S. Congressman Vic Snyder, 314th Airlift Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Kip Self and base officials broke ground for the new Hercules Dining Facility in a ceremony Feb. 23.
“This project is another part of the tremendous investment that has gone into Little Rock Air Force Base," said Congressman Snyder, “...this is an investment into the men and women who make our military work and keep us safe. This is another great day in the history of Little Rock Air Force Base.”
The new $7 million state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to open in Spring 2008 and will replace the current Razorback Inn which was built in 1955. “Today’s ceremony marked a tremendous leap forward for the future dining experience of our Airmen,” said Capt. Daniel Giannavola, the 314th Services Squadron combat support flight commander. “The new facility will greatly increase the quality of life and enhance the morale for all our future customers.”
The new facility will offer a self-serve bakery, a self-serve deli and a free Internet cafe for Airmen. The 18,000 square foot facility will offer a 60 percent increase in seating with a total seating capacity to accommodate 250 customers. The 314th Services Squadron serves nearly 1,000 meals daily and nearly 1,700 meals daily during Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Force drill weekends.
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