GCE - Global Connections to Employment

11/21/2025

We wish Adelia Stewart and Alicia Paile a wonderful retirement, well deserved, and you both will be missed greatly at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida. The food services team will miss your teamwork, warm smiles, and compassionate can-do attitudes.

From the entire GCE family, enjoy your next adventures and thank you for your dedication to our mission and the team.

11/19/2025

Recently, the custodial leadership team at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, in Washington, DC, received a wonderful email from the AFRH custodial contracting officer (COR), recognizing the team and Bryce Chisley specifically.

Good day,
GCE Custodial Services staff have been performing exceptionally well during the government shutdown. An AFRH resident specifically noted that the recycling room on the 7th floor remains in pristine condition and is consistently well-maintained. Additionally, Bryce was commended for outstanding work, particularly for meticulous dusting throughout the building.

V/r

Girard M. K.
Armed Forces Retirement Home

11/17/2025

Promotion News at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida!

Congratulations to Jess Rocafort on his promotion to Kitchen Manager II. Jess has a dedicated and positive work ethic. He is a diligent leader whose guidance is instrumental to the complexities associated with the Kitchen Manager’s duties and he solves any issues that may arise. He leads by example and inspires success to his team members that work under his leadership.

Eric Gonzalez, GCE food service Project Manager shared, Jess's work ethic is outstanding. He has provided training and supported new cooks when hired. He conducts his duties and follows up with the management with any issues at the back of the house. Jess temporarily assumed the duties of the building manager, during the transition of hiring new managers. Not only did he conduct his kitchen manager duties, but he also kept track of over 135 trouble tickets, which are typically done by the building manager."

Congratulations Jess, from your GCE family.

11/14/2025

The team at Navy Seabees in Gulfport Mississippi enjoyed a recent team member recognition event. During the festivities, the team presented the food service officer with a special gift from the GCE team. Krystel Mattia retired on October 31st from the Navy.

Betsy Ferrell, received the star award for the month of October. Her exceptional service to the customer and dedication to her team made the selection easy for GCE leaders on site.

William Scarborough received his 5 year anniversary certificate from Teresa Hall, GCE food service project manager. Teresa noted, "William (Luke) has such a positive attitude and has made a great impact on the team. We're lucky to have him on the team."

First picture---Krystle Mattia NCW03 USN (USA)
2nd photo left to right: Teresa Hall GCE project manager, Betsy Ferrell, and Tranquavious Mason GCE assistant project manager.
3rd photo left to right: Teresa Hall GCE project manager, William (Luke) Scarborough, Tranquavious Mason GCE assistant project manager.
Group picture---AU66000 Monthly celebration

11/12/2025

Congratulation to Mary Laster on her recent recognition at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NAS) in Florida.

Natasha Hall, GCE operations director, shared the reason for the recognition. Mary promptly intervened to assist a team member in distress, utilizing her prior professional experience to provide appropriate support. She remained with the team member until the caretaker was notified, and the team member had the proper supplies to go home. Mary truly exemplifies the core mission of GCE, helping people.

We are truly thankful for Mary's quick thinking and kindness for her fellow team members.

Photo: Eric Gonzalez - GCE NAS food service project manager, Mary Laster GCE food service team member.

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Veterans!

Today, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and the service of our nation's veterans. Their dedication has protected the freedoms we cherish and continues to inspire us every day. At GCE, we proudly support and employ veterans across our teams and are deeply grateful for their leadership, resilience, and commitment to excellence.

Thank you to all who have served - and to the families who stand beside them. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

GCE has been recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer, a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified organization, and a VETS Indexes 4-Star Employer.

11/10/2025

The Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, Nancy Dahlstrom, visited our GCE booth at last week's job fair in Anchorage Alaska!

Stephen Sandquist, GCE project manager, had a wonderful visit with her and answered all of her questions about who GCE is and what we do. He shared that we have started a new contract at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) providing hospitality services on base, a new line of business for GCE. Stephen also let her know about our long-standing food service contract at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks.

The Lt. Governor was super supportive of the work, through the AbilityOne program, we will be doing at JBER but also the work we do at Eielson Air Force Base providing food service to the base.

11/07/2025

Jessica Chasse, one of over a thousand faces at GCE across the country. Our team members are active in the communities where they live, some come from military families just like Jessica.

U.S. AbilityOne jobs are essential especially during a government shutdown. Team members provide mission-critical services to the military men and women on base.

Click on the link below to watch Jessica's story! Please like, comment and share.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FecGcY4K-c8

Food Service Worker Jessica Chasse shares her experience working for GCE at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, Mississippi.Hear how Jessica...

11/07/2025

GCE’s Senior Director of Transition & Support Services, Lisa Bloodworth, recently spoke with the Kiwanis Club about Project SEARCH—a national program offered at several community business sites across NWFL. Project SEARCH empowers young adults with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and retain meaningful employment. We’re grateful to the Kiwanis Club for the opportunity to share our mission and impact!

Learn more about Project SEARCH at gce.org/project-search.

11/06/2025

We loved seeing GCE team member Stephen Leggett featured on WEAR! 📺

Stephen is part of our custodial crew at Whiting Field and a proud Miracle League of Pensacola player. ⚾ The Miracle League empowers individuals with disabilities to enjoy baseball with the help of dedicated “buddies.” The league is currently seeking more buddies to support players one-on-one—ensuring safety, fun and confidence on the field.

Watch Stephen and learn more at https://ow.ly/WSxL50XmOqG.

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- It started with a vision to make baseball accessible to everyone.

11/06/2025

The GCE mail center team, at Eglin Air Force Base, are not letting the government shutdown stop them from some Halloween fun. This team has dressed up for Halloween since 2012.

From left to right: Sandra Dussault, Theresa Wohlfarth, Joshua Hale, Justin Spears, Champhonsak Vongphachanh, Tyler Thompson

11/05/2025

The GCE team at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) recently held a team member appreciation event at their contract site in Washington, DC.

"Celebrating our amazing custodial team for their hard work, dedication, and impact every single day to our mission and to the wonderful residents and staff at AFRH is a blessing," noted GCE project manager Pam Cox. From outstanding performance to everyday acts of kindness and teamwork, each of our team members plays a vital role.

Thank you to all of our incredible team members across the country for everything you do!