WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — Celebrity chef Robert Irvine visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Aug. 22 to judge the Mess Hall Madness Cook Off, sponsored by the USO of Central and Southern Ohio.

The USO-sponsored event pitted local Airmen cooking talent against each other under the watchful eye of chef Irvine. Irvine moved among four contestants giving tips and lending a hand before heading up the event’s judging.

Master Sgt. Jacob Hellickson, assigned to the 124th Intelligence Squadron Inspector General office was named winner of the cook-off by a panel of judges, including Irvine.

During his visit, Irvine also stopped by the Wright-Patterson Medical Center Nutritional Medicine Flight to meet Airmen and discuss dietary nutrition.

Irvine has appeared on and hosted a variety of Food Network programs and has more than 27 years in the culinary profession. Irvine has also established the Robert Irvine Foundation to support military personnel and their families.

Submitted photo Col. Bradley McDonald, 88th Air Base Wing commander, presents Master Sgt. Jacob Hellickson, 124th Intelligence Squadron Inspector General Office, with the first-place trophy for the Mess Hall Madness cooking competition sponsored by the USO of Central and Southern Ohio Aug. 22 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Celebrity chef Robert Irvine and Sherry Ems, USO Central and Southern Ohio director, were also on hand for the presentation.

https://www.fairborndailyherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2017/09/web1_170822-F-JW079-1450.jpgSubmitted photo Col. Bradley McDonald, 88th Air Base Wing commander, presents Master Sgt. Jacob Hellickson, 124th Intelligence Squadron Inspector General Office, with the first-place trophy for the Mess Hall Madness cooking competition sponsored by the USO of Central and Southern Ohio Aug. 22 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Celebrity chef Robert Irvine and Sherry Ems, USO Central and Southern Ohio director, were also on hand for the presentation.