Airmen celebrate during Formal Dining-Out

Members of the 39th Air Base Wing honor guard post the colors during the Formal Dining-Out ceremony Nov. 3, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Formal military dinners are a tradition in all branches of the U.S. armed forces, and the dining-out represents one of the most formal aspects of Air Force social life. The ceremony gives commanders an opportunity to meet and socialize with their subordinates in a professional environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Airmen celebrate during Formal Dining-Out

Col. Chris Craige, 39th Air Base Wing commander, and his wife, Penny, walk through the saber line during the Formal Dining-Out ceremony Nov. 3, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Formal military dinners are a tradition in all branches of the U.S. armed forces, and the dining-out represents one of the most formal aspects of Air Force social life. The ceremony enhances esprit de corps and lightens the load of demanding day-to-day work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Airmen celebrate during Formal Dining-Out

Several cakes and small desserts adorn a table at the Formal Dining-Out ceremony Nov. 3, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Formal military dinners are a tradition in all branches of the U.S. armed forces, and the dining-out represents one of the most formal aspects of Air Force social life. The ceremony enables military members of all ranks to socialize and enhance working relationships in a professional environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Airmen celebrate during Formal Dining-Out ceremony

Mehmet Birbiri, 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs host nation advisor, gives the top 10 ways "you know you live at Incirlik when…," during the Formal Dining-Out ceremony Nov. 3, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Formal military dinners are a tradition in all branches of the U.S. armed forces, and the dining-out represents one of the most formal aspects of Air Force social life. The ceremony enhances esprit de corps and lightens the load of demanding day-to-day work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli/Released)

Airmen celebrate during Formal Dining-Out ceremony

Published Nov. 6, 2012
By Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Formal military dinners are a tradition in all branches of the U.S. armed forces, and the dining-out represents one of the most formal aspects of Air Force social life. The ceremony enhances esprit de corps and lightens the load of demanding day-to-day work.