Alaska's Fort Greely Faces Dining Disruption Jeopardizing Soldier Readiness

Fort Greely in Alaska is experiencing a “critical disruption” to its dining facility due to civilian staffing shortages caused by retirements, attrition, a federal hiring freeze, and a buyout program. The shortage has left limited dining hours and forced interim meals for soldiers of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion, risking physical and cognitive readiness. The Army posted a non-competitive contract to fill the dining job gap and is exploring options, including a local vendor to provide meals while it avoids mission failure.