To stay active after retiring in 1994 from the U.S. Army as a command sergeant major for the 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, Jose Vazquez accepted a position with EDP Enterprises. Vazquez said that he decided to stay in the Fort Leonard Wood area so that his children could continue on in their current schools. Vazquez, now first cook for the new Garrison Command Double Dining Facility, has been working with EDP for 16 years. He said that he keeps his employees motivated and maintains a positive attitude by walking around. His staff concurs that he runs his section firmly and effectively.