Andre Rush

Andre Rush is a celebrity chef who went viral after a photo of him cooking on the White House lawn during the annual White House Iftar dinner circulated on Twitter.[1][2] Rush, a retired Master Sergeant of the US Army, gained attention for his large biceps and muscular physique.[3][4][5][6]

Andre Rush
Rush at the 35th U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition
Born
Andre Rush

1974 (age 46–47)
Mississippi, United States
EducationTrident University International
Central Texas College
Culinary Stafford University
Known forChef in the United States Military
Member of the United States Culinary Arts Team
Culinary career
Websitechefrush.com

Life

Rush enlisted as active duty in the US Army in 1993. He has been deployed several times, and has served as a trainer in hand-to-hand combat and food service.[7] In 1997, Rush began to cook at the White House.[8] He has served four different presidential administrations.[9] He worked at the White House part-time while simultaneously working at The Pentagon.[10]

In 2018, Rush signed a deal to produce a television show entitled Chef in the City.[11]

Rush holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Trident University International, an associate degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from Central Texas College and an associate degree from Culinary Stafford University.[7] He is renowned for his physique and does 2,222 pushups daily.[12][13]

Awards

Rush was a member of the US Culinary Arts Team, where he won 150 medals and trophies.[7]

Rush holds several US Army awards including Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, MSM Three Leaf, JSCM Two Leaf, ARCOM Two Leaf, AAM 6, JMUA 2, ASUA 1, AGCM 7, NDSM 2, GWTSM 2, KDSM 1, KNOPDR 3, and OSR 2.[7]

References
  1. Feldberg, Sarah (June 17, 2019). "Meet Andre Rush, the White House Chef with the Viral Biceps". Food & Wine. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. Watkins, Billy. "This Mississippi-born chef stayed true to himself. Now he cooks for President Trump". The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  3. Gross, Natalie (2019-03-05). "Here's how White House 'Chef Rush' is using internet fame and 24-inch biceps to help fellow vets". Reboot Camp. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  4. Panetta, Grace (2018-06-07). "The internet is going nuts over this insanely buff White House chef who could be a bodybuilder". Business Insider France (in French). Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  5. "White House Chef Andre Rush Inspires The Armed Forces To Be Mentally Unbreakable". Fitness Volt. 2020-03-31. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  6. Team, G. I. (2020-02-17). "White House Bodybuilding Chef Andre Rush Responds: Is He Natty Or Not?". Generation Iron Fitness & Bodybuilding Network. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  7. "About Chef Andre Rush". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  8. Kravitz, Jamie (25 June 2019). "Viral White House Chef With 24-Inch Biceps (!!) On Which President Has Been The "Best Eater"". Rachael Ray Show. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  9. Minutaglio, Rose (2018-07-19). "Meet the Jacked White House Chef With 24-Inch Biceps". Men's Health. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  10. "Bringing 'guns' to the White House: Muscle-bound Columbus native and chef has served four presidential administrations". The Commercial Dispatch. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  11. "White House Chef and Combat Veteran Andre Rush Has Signed a Deal to Produce 'Chef in the City'│U.S. Veterans Magazine". US Veterans and Military Magazine | A US Veterans News Resource. 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  12. "White House chef Andre Rush flexes his viral biceps for veterans this Fourth of July". ABC News. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  13. "The White House Chef does 2,222 pushups a day for veterans". Americas Military Entertainment Brand. 2019-09-17. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
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