• WASHINGTON

To enhance quality of service, improve warfighter support, and
promote the holistic wellness of every Sailor, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is launching pilot programs for two new major initiatives: the Shore Food Service Transformation Program and the Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Program.

These complementary programs reflect CNIC’s progress towards improving the daily lives of Sailors and maximizing the Navy’s ability to forge a battle-ready force.  If these pilots are successful, these services will expand to several more Navy installations. 

“Warfighter readiness is inextricably linked to the quality of service and support we provide from the shore,” said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, CNIC commander. “By providing our Sailors with high-quality, nutritious food and top-tier wellness resources, we are directly investing in their physical and mental resilience. 

“A well-supported, healthy, and focused Sailor is a more lethal warfighter, and these pilot programs are a critical step toward ensuring our force is always ready to meet any challenge.” 

FOOD SERVICE TRANSFORMATION

The Navy will transform its shore-based food service beginning in spring 2026 with pilot programs at NB Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., and NCBC Gulfport, Miss.  

The goal is to provide Sailors with more diverse, higher-quality food options and greater flexibility in how they use their meal
entitlements. 

The pilot at NCBC Gulfport, which launched on May 29, focuses on enhancing the galley experience with rotating ethnic food stations and a refreshed, modern interior. The NB Kitsap-Bangor pilot, launching on June 3, will allow Sailors to use their meal entitlements at galleys and new Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) branded restaurants.

Galleys will continue to educate Sailors on nutrition through the color-coded “Go for Green” program, part of the Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS), to guide healthy food choices. 

HUMAN PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) program pilot began at NB San Diego, Calif., on Feb. 2. This program moves beyond traditional fitness to provide Sailors with expert-led, evidence-based training across all aspects of physical, nutritional, and mental wellness.

HPO provides evidence-based training and education on sleep, injury prevention, stress management, and nutrition.  

Sailors have access to a dedicated team of experts, including a performance registered dietitian, a cognitive specialist, and human performance specialists.  

These specialists offer personalized, one-on-one consultations and group-based classes on topics including fueling and nutrition; sleep strategies; injury prevention and recovery; and  stress management and cognitive performance. 

Sailors can access HPO services by visiting the Harborside Sports & Fitness Complex at NB San Diego.

Source: Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Public Affairs 

Edited by Larry Lapka