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Marines from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron gathered for Warrior Mess Night held at the Officer’s Club on Marine Corps Air Station New River May 25.
Fifty noncommissioned officers, 15 staff noncommissioned officers, five officers and special guests attended the event in order to build camaraderie and maintain the traditions the Marine Corps.
The event brought together Marines who don’t normally see each other on a day to day basis because they work to support the airfield operations through aircraft rescue and firefighting, air traffic control and personnel administration.
“It’s a great opportunity to remind ourselves of these unique traditions we have in the naval service,” Lt. Col. Les Chiu, H&HS commanding officer. “Everyone that was here tonight will help carry that tradition.”
Marines supporting flight operations work in stressful situations or mission requirements, but mess night allowed Marines to build camaraderie in a relaxed, yet still respectful environment.
“It’s always a lot of fun to see who your characters are in the unit,” said Chiu. “You see them in the capacity that they are at work and they’re very straight and narrow. You see some personalities come out.”
Some of the naval traditions showcased during the night were the tasting of the beef to ensure the food was fit for consumption, toasting to the fallen and fining Marines who broke the rules of the mess.
Marines were fined for speaking out of turn or not addressing the president of the mess properly and violators paid the price through drinks from the grog and punishments such as song and dance which brought laughter to the members of the mess.
“It’s a good camaraderie booster,” said Cpl. Kaleb Turner, air traffic maintenance communications technician. “You get to meet a lot of the guys you don’t normally see, and I met a lot of cool guys today. It’s good to have fun together.”
While mess night is a time for fun and games, it is ultimately meant to remember Marine Corps traditions and remember those who have given their lives to allow the traditions to continue.
| Date Taken: | 05.25.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 06.01.2016 09:39 |
| Story ID: | 199642 |
| Location: | NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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