Dormsgiving gives to Enlisted Dorm Residents

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  • By Airman 1st Class Chase Hedrick
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  Some BLAZE team members will not be home for this Thanksgiving, but base leadership came together to give a Thanksgiving dinner to those staying at the enlisted dorms over the holiday.

All sections of the base were well represented by enlisted dorm residents and base leadership at this year's "Dormsgiving" event on Nov. 18 at the Chapel. The evening brought food, raffle prizes, and words of wisdom from senior leaders to many junior enlisted Airmen.

Before eating a small meeting was held to go over dorm business, including one special hail for Col. Barre Seguin, 14th Flying Training Wing Commander, who joined the dorm residents for his first dorm dinner.

Colonel Seguin took a few moments to speak during the event and communicate his intent for the coming holiday, telling the attendees he would be minimizing operations to make sure they could enjoy their well earned holidays.

"Take this time and do what advances your passion. Be it family, friends or in this case food," said Colonel Seguin

A warm home cooked Thanksgiving meal containing many traditional foods as well as several unique dishes welcomed a high turnout of junior enlisted Airmen. Commanders and leaders from around the wing piled plates high as they served the meal.

Alongside the food a raffle was held for the Airmen with gifts donated by the Airman's Activity Council, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Air Force Sergeants Association, BLAZE 56, Columbus Spouses Club, Commissary, First Sergeants Association, Pinnacle Housing, and Top 3.