Contracting document language is raising questions about possible other new features that might be included as the U.S. Army launches a five-site “campus-style” dining facility pilot program for possible expansion to installations across the service.

Officials, including Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer, addressed questions about the pilot program, announced at the end of September, at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting Monday.

They didn’t rule out possible alcohol sales at some locations and would not address whether soldiers could be asked to add a tip to a government-provided meal.

Weimer stressed that the dining pilot, designed to give soldiers more options and better meet their dining habits and needs while emphasizing nutritious choices, furthers t

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