established.  It is said that in early 1800s, when England was the reigning power in India.  It was an English army post where the dining-in received renewed impetus.

Man early American customs and traditions were British in origin and the military was no exception.  British Army and Navy units deployed to the wilderness of America brought with them the social customs and traditions of their service.  Included was the formal military dinner referred to as guest night.  This pleasant custom provided an opportunity for officers to gather for an evening of good food, drinking, and fellowship.  In establishing an independent nation, America's founders borrowed much of the military structure of their adversary, including social customs.  The popularity and growth of the tradition in the United States parallels its popularity and growth in Great Britain, particularly Canada and Australia.

British naval, land and air units are still active enthusiasts of the dining-in.  In fact, many units reportedly hold at least one such function monthly.  some British messes still call the occasion guest night, while others refer to it as dining-in night or band night.  Regardless of what the present-day custom may be called, the ceremony and protocol which evolved have remained remarkably similar throughout the British armed forces.

The Dallas Squadron cadets, under the watchful eye of their Deputy Commander for Cadets, 1LT Frank Zaber, conceived organized and, this night, brought the tradition of the dining-in into the squadron and established an annual event we will all be looking forward to in years to come. A job well Done !! Their next target - The Dining-Out.