FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz., - Soldiers, civilians and family members from the Network Enterprise Technology Command, (NETCOM) and the Fort Huachuca community celebrated Halloween with a Trunk-or-Treat event this past Friday. The event attracted monsters, aliens, dinosaurs, Disney characters, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, zombies and just about every imaginable costume to include baby-sharks, baby Yoda’s and yes even the infamous clown Pennywise!!!
Everyone attending this year’s Trunk-or-Treat from families, children and event organizers enjoyed the event. With over 90 trunks the event was a record breaker according to NETCOM Command Sergeant Major, Jason McCoy.
“This year’s event access was phenomenal, no long lines and no waiting, kudos to NETCOM for running a smooth Trunk-or-Treat,” said Maria Rodriquez, who attended with her 5-year-old granddaughter.
“Having music, a food truck and lots of candy made for a great event,” added Rodriguez
Likewise, B Troop, 4th Cavalry added equine flair to the event, making last Friday’s Trunk-or-Treat a howling success.
“Trunk-or-Treat at the NETCOM parking lot was a huge success. All the horses did great and were brave with all the scary costumes, loud noises and little kids buzzing around,” members of the Fort Huachuca Cavalry Association, said on their Facebook page.
Participating units and organizations from across the Fort Huachuca and greater Sierra Vista communities all had a great time as well.
“The Big Dog Company, 305th Military Intelligence Battalion (MIB), supported this year's Fort Huachuca Trunk or Treat with an ‘Underworld’ themed trunk and its very own Big Dog accompanied by Hades and the three fates!”
“Sure, loved seeing all the awesome costumes tonight. Happy Halloween! Big Dogs Lead The Way!” said the 305th’s MIB on their Facebook page.
“Everyone, adults and kids alike, had a super time,” said the Cochise County Search and Rescue Team.
During the awards ceremony recognizing the winners of the best Trunk-or-Treat trunk Maj. Gen. Christopher Eubank, NETCOM commanding general thanked members of the NETCOM team and the participating organizations from Fort Huachuca Community for putting on a great event.
“I’d like to thank Lt. Michael Baltz, Staff Sgt. Wilson Samiano for helping organize this event. I also want to recognize Ms. Araceli Sierra-Mandy, as she put all your table pieces together, including the lanterns and decorated the stage up here. Thanks to her and Sgt. Mercy Vazquez,” said Eubank.
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Participating units and first responders were also recognized for their contributions to the event.
“2-13th. Aviation Regiment [2nd Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment], thank you for coming out and representing. MEDDAC [Medical Activity] thanks for coming and not Just putting out trunks but providing the Combat Lifesavers to make sure we all stay safe,” said Eubank
“The Garrison Fort Huachuca fire and police departments, thank you so much for coming. Thank you, Cochise County Search and Rescue (CCSR), for supporting us and not just with the trunks and candy, but with the extra medical support.”
“B Troop thank you for coming out here with your horses, and costumes on,” said Eubank.
“Thank you very much USAICoE, [U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence] for providing 800 plus pounds of candy and more than 40 Trunks.”
Eubank also thanked the United Services Organization (USO) for their support and donations.
“Mrs. Aimee Randazzo, thank you very much for the candy and prizes. Thanks for the USO and the many Soldiers and civilians of NETCOM. This couldn't be done without you. I keep telling people I had nothing to do with this. I got a great team that put this together,” said Eubank.
At the conclusion of his remarks Eubank announced the winners of the 2022 Fort Huachuca, Trunk-or-Treat as third place A. Arlington from 2-13th Aviation Regiment as ‘Pennywise,’ second place Lt. Col. Jacob Roper and family with a ‘House of Drones,’ theme, also from 2-13th, and with first place going to Nancy Morgan from the Electronics Proving Ground with a pirate themed trunk.
In closing Eubank said, “To everybody who came out, thank you for supporting this event supporting Fort Huachuca and the greater Sierra Vista community. Thank you again. Enjoy yourself.”
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