Members of the 437th Airlift Wing await the start of the combat dining out on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 17, 2010. The event ran well into the evening, providing food and fun for service members and promoting esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)

Col. John Wood gives his opening remarks during the combat dining out on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 17, 2010. The 437th Airlift Wing hosted the event to promote esprit de corps within the ranks with food, drinks, fun, games and entertainment. Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)

Airman 1st Class Travis Tyler salutes in remembrance at the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table during the combat dining out on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 17, 2010. Places set at the POW/MIA table honored those who could not join the event and were symbolic of the sacrifices made by many in service to their country. Airman Tyler is with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)

Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene sprays Col. John Wood with a water gun during the opening of the combat dining out on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 17, 2010. The soaking continued throughout the evening as Airmen were pitted against each other. Colonel Wood is the 437th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Greene is the 437 AW command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)

Master Sgt. Stephen Wilkerson fires away at other wing members during the combat dining out on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 17, 2010. The combat dining out encouraged a casual atmosphere of fun, and Sergeant Wilkerson took full advantage, blasting away at opponents and dodging streams of water to stay high and dry. Sergeant Wilkerson is the 437th Maintenance Operation Squadron first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)

Members of the 437th Airlift Wing engage in a water gun fight during the combat dining out on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 17, 2010. Two members provided cover with a folding table while the other took aim against their adversaries on the opposite side of the hangar. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)

437th Operations Group Commander Col. Robert Holba gets a little help quenching his thirst while drinking from the grog bowl with his wife Jane during the combat dining out on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 17, 2010. The grog bowls were porcelain toilets converted into punch bowls. Typically, there are two grog bowls containing mysterious concoctions - one with spirits, the other not. Throughout the evening, some members are encouraged to have a drink from the bowl whenever an infraction to protocol is made, all in good fun. The tradition of combat dining outs provide service members a unique, off-duty opportunity to unwind and enjoy an evening with their spouses and friends. The dining out has rules, etiquette and procedures, with a special emphasis on Airmen having fun. (U.S. Air Force photo/James M. Bowman)(Released)