Jim Perrill, 95, and Pvt. Rebecca Bryant, 18, were recognized as the oldest and youngest veterans in attendance and together cut the cake with an Army saber at the Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee annual Veterans Day luncheon held Nov...

Sgt. Jonathan Chesman, French horn player, Military Intelligence Corps Band, is presented the 4th Quarter, Fiscal Year 16 U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Huachuca NCO of the Quarter Competition certificate by Maj. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, commanding general, ...

Ashley Melendez, communications security registration authority, Communications Security Logistics Activity, is presented the Fort Huachuca Civilian of the Month certificate for July 2016 by Maj. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, commanding general, U.S. Army I...

Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Webster, desk sergeant, 18th Military Police Detachment, is presented the Fiscal Year 16 U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Huachuca NCO of the Year Competition certificate by Maj. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, commanding general, U.S. Army Intel...

Michael Hoesch, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, is presented the Fort Huachuca Civilian of the Month certificate for September 2016 by Maj. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, commanding general, U.S. Army Intel...

Fort Huachuca -- The Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee hosted its annual Veterans Day luncheon Nov. 2 at the Thunder Mountain Activity Center. The event was well attended, with active-duty Soldiers and veterans of all ages.

Miss Sierra Vista Alexandrea Portela sang the National Anthem accompanied by the Military Intelligence Corps Band.

Jim Perrill, 95, and Pvt. Rebecca Bryant, 18, were recognized as the oldest and youngest veterans in attendance and together cut the cake with an Army saber.

"Think about the 6.8 million veterans that are with us today," said Maj. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, commanding general, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca. "It is only fitting that we take a day out of the year to recognize their service and really what it means to our country."

Berrier quoted American author Norman Vincent Peale who said, "'The man that lives for himself is a failure. The man that lives for others is a true success.' And if you think that one through, what it really speaks to is that sacrifice that our veterans have made for so many others. Whether on active duty or off following their service in the Army."

The following individuals were presented with awards during the luncheon.

Winner of the Fiscal Year 16 U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Huachuca NCO of the Year Competition: Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Webster, desk sergeant, 18th Military Police Detachment.

Winner of the FY16 USAG, Fort Huachuca Soldier of the Year Competition: Spc. Juan C. Trevino, force protection, 18th MP Det. 31B Military Police. Trevino was not present to receive his award.

Winner of the 4th Quarter, FY16 USAG, Fort Huachuca NCO of the Quarter Competition: Sgt. Jonathan Chesman, French horn player, MI Corps Band.

Fort Huachuca Civilian of the Month (July 2016): Ashley Melendez, communications security registration authority, Communications Security Logistics Activity.

Fort Huachuca Civilian of the Month (September 2016): Michael Hoesch, supply technician, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, USAICoE.

A final tribute to all military branches was played by the Military Intelligence Corps Band. Vocalist Sgt. 1st Class Dana Fischl sang the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Army Songs. Service members and veterans who served in the various branches were asked to stand and be acknowledged for their service as each song played.