Lt. Col. Alan Solter, commanding officer of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 and president of the MWHS-2 mess night, awaits the second arrival of the beef at Miller’s Landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 18, 2013. The first plate of beef was an extremely spicy practical joke and “the cook was shot as a result.” Once the chef provided an edible plate of beef, Solter declared it safe for human consumption and the food was served.