Rear Admiral John Alexander, commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet, right, serves food with volunteers from Cooks from the Valley for Sailors stationed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington. The Cooks from the Valley is a diverse group of businessmen and women who, since 2001, have delivered approximately 53 tons of Harris Ranch, 12oz New York steaks to more than 140,000 Sailors and Marines around the world.