412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing U.S. Air Force Logo May 15, 2023 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group pose for a photo during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. The 412th MSG hosted the event to bring Airmen together and build camaraderie Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group participate in water games during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition that allows Airmen to develop esprit de corps. Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing 412th Mission Support Group leadership judges the games during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. During the event, Airmen who violated set rules were ordered to report to the Commander for a fun punishment. Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group salute the combat dining-in president at Edwards Air Force Base, California May 4, 2023. During the event, Airmen who violated set rules were ordered to report to the president for their punishment. Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing Lt Col Margell Muñoz, Commander, 412th Communications Squadron participates in a corn hole game during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. The 412th MSG hosted the event to bring Airmen together and build camaraderie. Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing CMSgt. Jeremy Swistak, Senior Enlisted Leader, 412th Mission Support Group and Col. Jarod Blecher, Commander, 412th Mission Support Group speak to the Airmen at the combat dining-in event at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. The 412th MSG hosted the event to bring current and newer Airmen together and build camaraderie among each other in a competitive manner. Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing Lt. Col. Margell Munoz, Commander, 412th Communications Squadron competes at a dance off at the combat dining-in event at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. The 412th MSG hosted the event to bring current and newer Airmen together and build camaraderie among each other in a competitive manner. Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group participate in water games during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition that allows Airmen to develop esprit de corps. Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group participate in a Star Wars costume contest during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. A combat dining-in consists of morale activities with unique rules. Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat Dining-In for 412th Test Wing U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group stand before the 412th MSG commander at the combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. During the event, Airmen who violated set rules were ordered to report to the commander for their punishment. Details Download 412th Mission Support Group hosts Combat-Dining In for 412th Test Wing U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 412th Mission Support Group participate in water games during a combat dining-in at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 4, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition that allows Airmen to develop esprit de corps. Details Download The 412th Mission Support Group hosted a combat dining-in at Edwards AFB, California, May 4, 2023. In an effort to bring Airmen together and build camaraderie, the combat dine-in encouraged Airmen to dress in altered duty uniforms and participate in competitive team events. "This offers a great opportunity to increase camaraderie and esprit de corps by having some fun as a group while adhering to some Air Force traditions," Col. Jarod Blecher, Commander, 412th MSG said. "It brings together a diverse group of people and offers plenty of opportunity to meet someone new." A combat dining-in is a military tradition that enhances esprit de corps of a unit and enables Airmen of all ranks to create a bond in a simulated wartime. The 412 MSG consisting of the 412th Communications Squadron, 412th Security Forces Squadron, 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 412th Force Support Squadron enjoyed a water fight, an obstacle course, a costume contest, a tug-of-war and the main attraction: the grog bowl. Blecher played the role of the president during the event. This allowed him to informally engage with the Airmen while maintaining a leadership position. Additionally, Blecher was responsible for enforcing the event's unique rules and dealing out the fate of having to take a drink out of the grog bowl, which traditionally is a mixed bowl of varying ingredients Commanders and senior enlisted leaders were in attendance during the festivities, as well, to encourage an atmosphere of teamwork, good fellowship and social rapport. "The mission can't happen without mission support," Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Swistak, Senior Enlisted Leader, 412th MSG said. "Nothing can happen without our support. So, to see us all coming together to fellowship and to celebrate our mission was a wonderful thing to see." From basic training and throughout an Airman’s career, it is instilled that the mission comes first. This event gave Edwards AFB Airmen the opportunity to take an afternoon and play hard together.