501st Combat Support Wing

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Pathfinders gather for the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders make a toast during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders pound their fists on a table during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders smile during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders cheer during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth W. Bish, 422nd Security Forces Squadron Plans and Programs NCOIC, traverses an obstacle course during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Anthony Angell, 501st Combat Support Wing chaplain, provides an invocation during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders gather for the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders gather for the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders gather for the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Water balloons are prepped for the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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An emcee makes an announcement during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A participant traverses an obstacle course during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A participant traverses an obstacle course during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A participant traverses an obstacle course during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William C. Smith, 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) deputy commander, decides a participant’s fate during the first ever 501st CSW combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Participants address the council during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William C. Smith, 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) deputy commander, salutes participants during the first ever 501st CSW combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Participants traverse an obstacle course during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Delmar Woods, 422nd Communications Squadron Communications Focal Point OIC, traverses an obstacle course during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders make lunch selections during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A Pathfinder contributes to a Grog Bowl during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders participate in a Grog Bowl ritual during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William C. Smith, 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) deputy commander, smiles during the first ever 501st CSW combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A participant traverses an obstacle course during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders participate in a Grog Bowl ritual during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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A participant fist bumps with a member of the council during the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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U.S. Air Force Col. William C. Smith, 501st Combat Support Wing (CSW) deputy commander, gives remarks during the first ever 501st CSW combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders host first ever 501st CSW combat dining-out

Published Aug. 19, 2024
By Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone
501 CSW/PA

RAF CROUGHTON, England --

Pathfinders hosted the first ever 501st Combat Support Wing combat dining-out at RAF Croughton, England, Aug. 16, 2024. Combat dining-out is a military tradition with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms and a variety of tasks to promote esprit de corps throughout the ranks. The event brought together members across multiple bases and squadrons for an atmosphere of camaraderie, good fellowship, and social rapport.