Milo Minderbinder's SyndicateThe rise of Milo's capitalist empire, from mess officer to international cartel, corrupting the war effort.1Milo becomes mess officerEarly in the story, after Yossarian's first hospital stay2Expansion and corruptionAfter Milo gains control of multiple mess halls3Milo's international influenceDuring Milo's travels with Yossarian and Orr4Milo and the chocolate-covered cottonAfter Snowden's funeral, while Yossarian sits in a tree5Milo's merger with WintergreenNear the end of the novel