This photograph of the Navy Mess was taken by Lawrence Jackson on June 25, 2009. Operated by the United States Navy, the Navy Mess is located near the Situation Room in the West Wing and serves as a cafeteria and restaurant for White House staff.

This photograph was taken by Chuck Kennedy on October 26, 2009, near the reception booth for the Navy Mess. The space is decorated with festive pumpkins with painted, whimsical faces in anticipation of Halloween. Operated by the United States Navy, the Navy Mess is located near the Situation Room in the West Wing and serves as a cafeteria and restaurant for White House staff.

This photograph was taken on September 11, 2001. It shows West Wing staff gathered in the Navy Mess to watch media coverage of the unfolding terrorist attacks, and to await further instructions. The staff reported to the Navy Mess following the instructions of United States Secret Secret, and were later ordered to evacuate the building. Operated by the United States Navy, the Navy Mess is located near the Situation Room in the West Wing and serves as a cafeteria and restaurant for White House staff.

This photograph was taken on September 11, 2001. It shows West Wing staff exiting the Navy Mess following an evacuation order issued by the United States Secret Service. The staff had reported to the Navy Mess following earlier instruction by the Secret Service, where they watched television coverage of the unfolding terrorist attacks. Operated by the United States Navy, the Navy Mess is located near the Situation Room in the West Wing and serves as a cafeteria and restaurant for White House staff.

In this photograph, White House staff pose with a giant carved jack-o'-lantern during the Bill Clinton administration. The group is standing in the Navy Mess in the West Wing of the White House.

This photograph shows First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy singing with members of the Marine Band during a farewell party of Letitia (Tish) Baldrige, her social secretary, who is also in the photo. The farewell party was held in the Navy Mess on the ground floor of the West Wing.

This photograph shows First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, social secretary Letitia (Tish) Baldrige, and another woman posing in front of members of the Marine Band during Baldrige's farewell party. The band members are raising a toast. The farewell party was held in the Navy Mess on the ground floor of the West Wing.