A line of Marines build as they wait for chow at the Combat Logistics Regiment 27 field mess, Camp Yellow Jacket, during their inspections for the Best Marine Corps Mess Hall competition. Every Marine Corps garrison and field mess hall is eligible to enter the competition and possibly win the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award. The competitors must fit within three categories: best military or contractor operated, best all contractor operated and best active field mess. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damany S. Coleman) - A line of Marines build as they wait for chow at the Combat Logistics Regiment 27 field mess, Camp Yellow Jacket, during their inspections for the Best Marine Corps Mess Hall competition. Every Marine Corps garrison and field mess hall is eligible to enter the competition and possibly win the Maj. Gen. William Pendleton Thompson Hill Award. The competitors must fit within three categories: best military or contractor operated, best all contractor operated and best active field mess. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damany S. Coleman)