Answer: messmate

AnswerCrossword Clue
MESSMATENavy buddy
messmatea person with whom one eats regularly
messmateA person with whom one takes meals, esp. in the armed forces
MESSMATEMilitary dining partner
MESSMATEArmy meal buddy
MESSMATESailor's dinner companion
MESSMATEArmy companion
MESSMATEChow-hall friend
MESSMATETar's eating companion
MESSMATEBoot camp pal
MESSMATEEating pal
MESSMATEG. I.'s pal.
MESSMATEFellow diner at camp.
MESSMATETable companion.
MESSMATESailor's table companion.
MESSMATERegular at a meal
MESSMATESalt who passes the salt, e.g.
MESSMATEDining partner