Cooking teams from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well the White House, compete in the 7th Military Culinary Competition. Each team is given a mystery box and a set amount of time to create the best dish possible. - Cooking teams from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well the White House, compete in the 7th Military Culinary Competition. Each team is given a mystery box and a set amount of time to create the best dish possible.