AFN Naples Highlights 55th Quartermaster Mobile Kitchen and 82nd Anniversary of the Great Escape
Naples, Italy – March 26, 2026 – American Forces Network (AFN) Naples broadcasted a regional news segment today highlighting two distinct events: the service of the 55th Quartermaster Mobile Kitchen and the 82nd anniversary of the “Great Escape” from Stalag Luft III, a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II.
55th Quartermaster Mobile Kitchen
The AFN Naples report acknowledged the contributions of the 55th Quartermaster Mobile Kitchen unit. Details regarding the unit’s current operations were not provided in the broadcast, but the mention underscores the importance of logistical support provided by the U.S. Army to forces stationed overseas. The 55th Quartermaster Mobile Kitchen provides essential food service capabilities in diverse operational environments.
82nd Anniversary of the Great Escape
The broadcast also commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the “Great Escape,” a daring mass escape attempt by Allied prisoners of war from Stalag Luft III in Poland, which occurred on March 24, 1944. The escape, meticulously planned by prisoners, involved the digging of three tunnels. While the escape was ultimately unsuccessful – with 76 prisoners attempting to flee and only three making it to freedom – it remains a symbol of courage, resilience and ingenuity in the face of adversity.
AFN Naples and its Role
AFN Naples delivers news, information, and entertainment programming to Department of Defense communities and forces stationed in over 170 countries. AFN aims to provide a “touch of home” for service members and their families stationed abroad. The regional news segment, produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bryant Lang, is available as an audio file (DOD_111596272.mp3) and is approximately 2 minutes and 47 seconds in length. The audio was posted on March 26, 2026, at 09:36 local time.
The broadcast is available in the public domain, with attribution to PO2 Bryant Lang and DVIDS, and is subject to copyright restrictions as outlined on the DVIDS website.
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