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Team Lajes enjoys camaraderie at the Combat Dining Out June 14 where Airmen of all ranks joined together for food, fun and water fights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lucas Silva)
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Combat Dining Out: Lajes Style
Posted 6/22/2012 Updated 6/22/2012
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by Staff Sgt. Angelique N. Smythe
65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
6/22/2012 - LAJES FIELD, Azores -- Nearly 200 Team Lajes members participated in a Combat Dining Out here June 14.
The event themed, "No Bull But We Got Gas" allowed people of all ranks to join together for festivities at the exciting occasion. Attendees were dressed in various combinations of combat uniforms and face paint while dangerously armed with tons of water balloons and water guns.
Unlike past dining outs which featured a guest speaker, Lajes Airmen honored the 65th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Jose Rivera, with humorous music, songs, dance and words of appreciation. The soon-to-be outgoing commander was also caught off guard several times as Airmen showered him with buckets full of water, all in good fun.
"The dining out was a memorable event," said Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Washington, 65th Contracting Flight. "I've never attended anything like it and I'm really glad I decided to go."
After some minor water balloon skirmishes, the mess was called to order. Following the traditional toasts, the rules of the mess were explained. Throughout the night, several members received penalties that resulted in a run through an obstacle course, a visit to the grog bowl and water attacks from the members of the mess for violations of the rules of engagement.
"I enjoyed watching each squadron and flight pour drinks into the grog bowl," said Washington. "In turn, I noticed everyone at their tables studying the rules of engagement, fearful of being sent before the President of the dining out. It was also fun to watch water balloons and streams of water flying from across the room. Any attempt to avoid being caught in the crossfire was unsuccessful."
This night was about relaxing, building camaraderie and having fun, Washington said.
"The committee who put this event together did an awesome job," she added.
The event put on by the Wing Top III committee was led by Master Sgt. Greg Lee, 65th Medical Support Squadron.
"People have no idea the amount of work that goes into an event of this magnitude," Lee said. "I am really proud of the members of our dining out committee who feverishly dedicated their time over the last couple of months to make sure this night was successful. We're extremely happy that so many members of the Team Lajes community had a great time."
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