By Dona Fair
Hometown News Service
FORT LEE, Va. — The daughter of an East Ridge couple recently traded her Kevlar helmet for a chef’s hat during one of the largest culinary competitions of its kind in the United States.
Army Spec. Rebecca B. Schrader, daughter of Jeff K. and Debra A. Self, was a competitor in the 35th Culinary Arts Competition held in Kitchen Stadium at the Fort Lee Field House.
The competition brought together more than 200 competitors from 26 military installations, who brought it to the table for a chance to be named the best military food specialists.