Sgt. Stephany Rector, president of the mess, tastes the beef before declaring it fit to serve to the “mess” during the Headquarters Company Mess Night aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on June 5, 2013. The taste test was one of several Marine Corps traditions that are a part of the ceremonial dinner - Sgt. Stephany Rector, president of the mess, tastes the beef before declaring it fit to serve to the “mess” during the Headquarters Company Mess Night aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on June 5, 2013. The taste test was one of several Marine Corps traditions that are a part of the ceremonial dinner