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Article from the 16 January 1971 issue of the Memphis, Tennessee, newspaper The Commercial Appeal, titled "Airmen See The World--On Menus," describing the building refurbishment and menu revisions being conducted at the dining hall on Blytheville Air Force Base, Arkansas, under the supervision of Lena Burch Gallitano, while in competion for the "high coveted" Hennessy Trophy, an annual award presented to U.S. Air Force installations with the best Food Service Programs. Of note is the dining hall's focus on the inclusion of special menus throughout the year, including food from Italy, Germany, and Mexico, as well as "Soul Food."