804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

Chase Wallen, test analyst in the 804th Test Group, adds some sauce to his dish during the 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During the annual event, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) (This image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

Will Garner, test manager in the 804th Test Group, left, receives the large wooden fork from 804TG Commander Col. Jason Vap for winning the 2025 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff held June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During annual event, several members of the 804TG team vie for the coveted fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

Lt. Col. Bryan Ralston, commander of the 719th Test Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares a plate during the 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During the annual event, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) (This image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

Col. Jason Vap, commander of the 804th Test Group, right, address 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff contestants at the conclusion of the annual event, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During cookoff, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. This year, Will Garner, test manager in the 804TG, pictured fourth from left, took home the top prize. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

Maxwell Kreeb, test analyst in the 804th Test Group, samples some of the barbecue available during the 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During the annual event, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) (This image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

James Keith, 804th Test Group deputy, fills his plate during the 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During the annual event, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

The judges get a taste for how some of the barbecue available during the 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff stacks up against the competition, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During the annual event, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

The judges tally their scores during the 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During the annual event, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

Airmen assigned to the 804th Test Group enjoy barbecue and sides prepared by fellow 804TG team members during the 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During the annual event, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

Becky Morris, 804th Test Group administrative assistant adds to her plate during the 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During the annual event, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks)

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804th Test Group serves up food, fellowship during annual BBQ cookoff

Published June 17, 2025
By Bradley Hicks
AEDC Public Affairs

ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. -- Chase Wallen, test analyst in the 804th Test Group, adds some sauce to his dish during the 804th Test Group BBQ Cookoff, June 6, 2025, at the Arnold Lakeside Complex on Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. During the annual event, several members of the 804th Test Group team vie for the coveted large wooden fork, the trophy given to the cookoff victor, by preparing barbecue which is not only shared with colleagues across the test group, but also judged by several others on the 804TG team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bradley Hicks) (This image was altered by obscuring badges for security purposes)