Airmen get their fill of warm weather, comfort food during BBQ

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  • By Airman 1st Class Ashley J. Thum
  • 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. --  Seymour Johnson's dorm residents took advantage of two southern specialties, warm weather and comfort food, during a Dorm Dwellers Barbecue, Sept. 27.

The event was one of two the 4th Fighter Wing Chapel staff host every year in the spring and fall to bring together the base's unaccompanied Airmen.

Dozens of Airmen were drawn to the picnic area outside of the Southern Eagle Dining Facility by the smell of home-cooked barbecue and the tune of a live soundtrack crafted by a local deejay.

Chap. (Maj.) Richard Crozier, 4th FW deputy chaplain, said the event is a longstanding tradition that has always been met with positive feedback.

"The dining facility does a great job of providing for Airmen, but we think local southern comfort food is a great change of pace," said Crozier. "You can never have too much food."

The barbecue offered more than just a free lunch. Airmen could be found throwing horseshoes, playing pool, and relaxing in one of the nearby Airmen's Center's easy chairs while watching a movie.

Airmen 1st Class Tryce Collins and David Moon, 911th Air Refueling Squadron crew chiefs, said the afternoon was a welcome surprise.

"We heard the music and it looked fun so we came down to check it out, and we're glad we did," Collins said.