Richard Kees

The 96th Food Service Squadron was a support unit within the United States Air Force, tasked with providing essential food and nutritional services to personnel. Established during the Cold War era, the squadron was originally activated to serve at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, supporting a wide array of missions and exercises. Throughout its operational history, the 96th Food Service Squadron played a vital role in maintaining troop morale and readiness by ensuring high-quality meal services during both peacetime and contingency operations. The unit was eventually reorganized as part of broader Air Force restructuring, with its functions integrated into consolidated support squadrons under the 96th Mission Support Group.