Performance Nutrition Advancement
within the Military

During the month of May, the United States observes National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, and Military Spouse Appreciation Day – all of which inspire even greater gratitude for service members and their families.

The U.S. military works diligently to uphold its history of excellence, and prioritizing performance nutrition is a key area of focus. The Department of Defense (DoD) has developed initiatives to promote healthier choices within dining facilities, such as the Go for Green® (G4G) and USMC Fueled to Fight® color-coding systems. Maintaining a balanced diet can be a highly complex endeavor, but warriors never back down from a challenge.

Performance nutrition advancement within the military

Computrition is honored to have employees who have served, and their military foodservice expertise allows us to develop software that can help government entities reach their goals. We have had the privilege of partnering with the DoD, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Military Health System (Solution Delivery Division) to strengthen the management of their foodservice operations and help support the health and well-being of brave service members. Equipped with foodservice software, label generators, and point-of-sale technology, mess halls have been able to encourage healthier decision-making that results in optimal performance nutrition.

Additionally, we celebrate veterans and service members who pursue foodservice careers after serving in the military! Organizations such as the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) provide resources to smooth the transition. With initiatives like Restaurants Recruit, the NRAEF ensures that military talent has access to civilian opportunities.

This month and always, Computrition salutes U.S. service members everywhere. We are beyond grateful to those on our own team, and we are proud to highlight their stories:

Louis Cortes

Computrition Position:
Business Analyst

Branch:
United States Marine Corps

Rank:
Gunnery Sergeant

Most memorable/meaningful unit(s):
MWSS-374 & 2d Bn 1st Marines

Years served:
17

Interesting experience:
“Growing through the ranks, appreciating myself and others for more than just an MOS; being versatile and adaptable in all aspects of the mission.”

The journey to CI:
“I began working with CI directly in late 2016 (indirectly since 2008, MCFMIS) while assigned to the West Coast Food Management Team. Throughout these years, my interactions, appreciation, and admiration grew for all I encountered in CI. While my time was cut short in the Marine Corps, due to physical injuries, I was intrigued with the opportunity to continue in a career that I knew I could build and grow with. I was presented with an opportunity to apply and am blessed it worked out. I am now living with my family (after 12 years of separation), working on projects that I am passionate about and with team members that have the same drive. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the opportunity and am looking forward to many years of building with this family!”

Michael Andersen

Computrition Position:
Director, Major Accounts

Experience:
Has worked with military accounts since 1997

Quote:
“…over the years, I have really enjoyed working with members of the food teams and watching them move up the ranks and become people I would consider friends. I stay in touch with a couple of them on a regular basis. Being a Navy Brat myself, my father always taught me to respect people in uniform, so I have a great deal of respect for anyone willing to serve and understand first-hand the sacrifices they make for their families.”

Louis Cortes

Computrition Position:
Business Analyst

Branch:
United States Marine Corps

Rank:
Gunnery Sergeant

Most memorable/meaningful unit(s):
MWSS-374 & 2d Bn 1st Marines

Years served:
17

Interesting experience:
“Growing through the ranks, appreciating myself and others for more than just an MOS; being versatile and adaptable in all aspects of the mission.”

The journey to CI:
“I began working with CI directly in late 2016 (indirectly since 2008, MCFMIS) while assigned to the West Coast Food Management Team. Throughout these years, my interactions, appreciation, and admiration grew for all I encountered in CI. While my time was cut short in the Marine Corps, due to physical injuries, I was intrigued with the opportunity to continue in a career that I knew I could build and grow with. I was presented with an opportunity to apply and am blessed it worked out. I am now living with my family (after 12 years of separation), working on projects that I am passionate about and with team members that have the same drive. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the opportunity and am looking forward to many years of building with this family!”

Michael Andersen


Computrition Position:
Director, Major Accounts

Experience:
Has worked with military accounts since 1997

Quote:
“…over the years, I have really enjoyed working with members of the food teams and watching them move up the ranks and become people I would consider friends. I stay in touch with a couple of them on a regular basis. Being a Navy Brat myself, my father always taught me to respect people in uniform, so I have a great deal of respect for anyone willing to serve and understand first-hand the sacrifices they make for their families.”