Enlisted Aides Showcase Marine Corps Expertise at Command’s Annual Community Social
Master Sgt. Cindy Argueta and Gunnery Sgt. Cameron Harrell supported the event hosted by Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, commanding general of MARCORLOGCOM, and his wife, Susan. The gathering brought military and community leaders together for an evening focused on strengthening relationships between the command and the Albany-Dougherty County community.
For Argueta, seeing guests enjoy the finished product made the hours of planning, shopping, preparation and cooking worthwhile.
“It feels wonderful,” Argueta said. “I’m incredibly happy, and everything came out beautiful. That’s the biggest pleasure of everything — seeing how the product comes out and seeing everybody’s reaction to the food.”
Harrell traveled from New Orleans to support the event and said the opportunity allowed the Marines to showcase a specialized Marine Corps program and the skills required of those selected to serve in it.
“I feel it’s an honor and a blessing for General and Mrs. Collins to actually highlight the Marine Corps Enlisted Aide Program, bringing us all the way from New Orleans and Master Sgt. Argueta from North Carolina to show our talents and what we’re capable of doing,” Harrell said.
Marine Corps enlisted aides begin their careers as food service specialists, developing skills ranging from garrison food service to feeding Marines in expeditionary environments. Those selected for the Enlisted Aide Program receive additional specialized training to support general officers in the performance of their official duties.
The assignment requires considerably more than culinary expertise.
“Everybody thinks the food just appears on the table, but it’s way more than that,” Harrell said. “From the shopping to the menu development, making sure everybody has something to eat — pescatarian, vegan, gluten-free. It’s hard work, but it’s worth it.”
Marines selected for the program receive professional development in areas including advanced culinary techniques, household management, event execution and interpersonal communication. Those skills allow enlisted aides to support official engagements while giving general officers the opportunity to focus on their responsibilities as hosts and senior leaders.
Brigadier General Collins highlighted that professionalism while introducing Argueta and Harrell to guests.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to give them the opportunity to demonstrate their talent and their skills,” Collins said.
For Argueta and Harrell, the evening offered exactly that opportunity.
From developing the menu and selecting ingredients to preparing the food and executing the evening’s service, the two Marines demonstrated the work that happens behind the scenes of the Enlisted Aide Program, and the professionalism required to make it appear effortless.
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