BDF Opens New Main Kitchen and Dining Facilities to Boost Troop Welfare

The Belize Defence Force (BDF) has officially opened its newly constructed Main Kitchen and Dining Facilities, a major development aimed at improving the welfare of its personnel.

“This state-of-the-art facility is designed to significantly enhance the quality of life for our soldiers, offering them nutritious meals in a comfortable and modern setting,” the BDF said in a statement.

The new facility includes a modern walk-in freezer, advanced cooking equipment, and expanded dining areas for both senior officers and troops. According to the BDF, “These upgrades will not only streamline meal preparation and service but also ensure that our troops receive the best possible sustenance to support their demanding duties.”

Lieutenant Colonel Williams, Services Battalion Commander, called the opening a “momentous occasion”, adding that the facilities will facilitate “proper nutrition which is essential to the readiness and morale of our troops,” he said.