Chili Sampler

Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Richard Schafer shows off a steaming bowl of chili Feb. 1, 2014, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. It was one of 12 different chilis and soups that he sampled during the 310th Space Wing Top-3 chili and soup cook-off. The cook-off was held to raise money for the 310th SW annual awards banquet in March. The Top-3 is an association of senior non-commissioned officers that promote military professionalism, development and quality of life for all enlisted personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nicholas B. Ontiveros)

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James is the chili winner

Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Jessica James (center) is awarded first place in the 310th Space Wing Top-3 chili and soup cook-off Feb. 1, 2014, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. Senior Master Sgt. Lisa Christensen, along with Master Sgt. Patrick Hampton, awarded James a certificate and a $25 gift card. James won with her "Pueblo Green Chili". The cook-off was held to raise money for the 310th SW annual awards banquet, with $240 raised. The Top-3 is an association of senior non-commissioned officers that promote military professionalism, development and quality of life for all enlisted personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nicholas B. Ontiveros)

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Eat and Judge

Air Force Reservists of the 310th Space Wing gather to eat and judge during the 310th SW Top-3 chili and soup cook-off Feb. 1, 2014, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. The cook-off was held to raise money for the 310th SW annual awards banquet in March. The Top-3 is an association of senior non-commissioned officers that promote military professionalism, development and quality of life for all enlisted personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nicholas B. Ontiveros)

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Another Chili Sample

Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Matthew Cleveland tries another chili sample Feb. 1, 2014, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. For Cleveland and others, it was one of 12 different chilis and soups to taste during the 310th Space Wing Top-3 chili and soup cook-off. The cook-off was held to raise money for the 310th SW annual awards banquet in March. The Top-3 is an association of senior non-commissioned officers that promote military professionalism, development and quality of life for all enlisted personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nicholas B. Ontiveros)

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Cook-Off Raises $240

Five-dollar tickets are sold to eat and judge at the 310th Space Wing Top-3 chili and soup cook-off Feb. 1, 2014, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. The cook-off was held to raise money for the 310th SW annual awards banquet, with $240 raised. The Top-3 is an association of senior non-commissioned officers that promote military professionalism, development and quality of life for all enlisted personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nicholas B. Ontiveros)

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310th Space Wing's Top-3 crowns 'Pueblo Green Chili' chili cook-off winner

Published Feb. 2, 2014
By Tech. Sgt. Nicholas B. Ontiveros
310th Space Wing Public Affairs

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- It was Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Jessica James and her "Pueblo Green Chili" that took first place overall Feb. 1, 2014, in the 310th Space Wing chili cook-off event here.

A total of 12 different chilis and soups were entered into the contest from members throughout the wing. Sponsored by the wing's Top-3 organization, the group sold tickets to the chili and soup tasting event, raising $240 toward the wing's upcoming annual award ceremony in March.

The Top-3 is an association of senior non-commissioned officers that promote military professionalism, development and quality of life for all enlisted personnel.

James is assigned to the 380th Space Control Squadron.

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Chili Sampler

James is the chili winner

Eat and Judge

Another Chili Sample

Cook-Off Raises $240