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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

Members of Team Misawa pose together prior to Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition consisting of a dinner with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms, and various other events that are conducted to enhance esprit de corps and strengthen unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

A Team Misawa member crosses a field prior to Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. Combat dining-in events are traced from Roman legions to second-century Viking warlords who held feasts to honor military victories as well as individual and unit achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

Team Misawa members shoot water at other participants during Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition that enhances the esprit de corps of a unit and enables enlisted service members of all ranks to create a bond in a simulated wartime environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

Team Misawa members shoot water at other participants during Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. The purpose of this event was to bring together U.S. Airmen, Soldiers, and Sailors as well as Japan Self-Defense Force members in an atmosphere of camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

Members of Team Misawa laugh as they go through an obstacle course during Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. The purpose of the joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in was to bring together U.S. Airmen, Soldiers, and Sailors as well as Japan Self-Defense Force members in an atmosphere of camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

A member of Team Misawa leaps over a wall in an obstacle course during Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition consisting of a dinner with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms, and various other events that are conducted to enhance esprit de corps and strengthen unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

Members of Team Misawa prepare to run through an obstacle course during Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition consisting of a dinner with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms, and various other events that are conducted to enhance esprit de corps and strengthen unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

A member of Team Misawa jumps out of the pool in an obstacle course during Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition that enhances the esprit de corps of a unit and enables enlisted service members of all ranks to create a bond in a simulated wartime environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

A member from Team Misawa slides through an obstacle course during Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition consisting of a dinner with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms, and various other events that are conducted to enhance esprit de corps and strengthen unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

A member of Team Misawa celebrates winning the best dress contest during Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. Combat dining-in events are traced from Roman legions to second-century Viking warlords who held feasts to honor military victories as well as individual and unit achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

Members of Team Misawa dance during Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition consisting of a dinner with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms, and various other events that are conducted to enhance esprit de corps and strengthen unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

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Misawa hosts first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in

Published Aug. 7, 2023
By Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing
35th Fighter Wing

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of Team Misawa pose together prior to Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition consisting of a dinner with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms, and various other events that are conducted to enhance esprit de corps and strengthen unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)