Fort Huachuca, Arizona — The facility holds its quarterly retirement ceremony on Friday at Brown Parade Field to say goodbye to eight soldiers and one civilian, combined with 239 years of service and more than 25 combat tours. I was.

Maj. Gen. Christopher Eubank, who oversaw the ceremony, commander of the U.S. Army’s Network Enterprise Technology Command, said each of the nine individuals had “a wealth of experience and knowledge that is part of our[Army’s]rich history.” They are great examples of dedication, sacrifice and dedication.”

Each retiree has been in service for 20 to 35 years, and to put the perspective on what it means to be in service for that long, Eubank asked the audience to imagine what they were doing back then. .

“Thirty-five years ago, stamps were 22 cents and a gallon of gasoline was $1,” he said. “Ronald Reagan was president. Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And Good Morning Vietnam, Moonstruck and Fatal Attraction hit theaters.”

Eubank shared some of each retiree’s favorite memories, and also talked about what they miss most.

Heidi Malachik, deputy commander of the garrison, retired after 35 years of service, embracing “the sense of purpose that comes with being part of a great team of professionals and contributing to something greater than oneself.” He said he would lose it.

This was a common theme shared by nearly all departing military personnel when discussing what was missing.

But Eubank advised retirees to keep looking forward, not just looking back.

“As you enter this next chapter, wherever you go, look for opportunities to become community leaders,” he said. “Tell your story, inspire others, and help other Americans understand the precious opportunities the Army offers.

“From a grateful nation, fellow soldiers and colleagues, I wish you and your family all the best for a bright future.”

Retirees are: Heidi Malachik, the garrison commander’s lieutenant. Commander. Major Scott J. Marshall, Major Sergeant, 3rd Medical Training Brigade. Colonel William T. Adams, Director, Army Capabilities Manager, Intelligence Sensor. Colonel Jennifer J. Colvin, Chief of Staff, NETCOM. Sergeant First Class Francisco C. Greene, Platoon Sergeant, Selected Honor Guard. Major Jose A. Rodriguez-Guzman, Network Support Officer, NETCOM. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Gary W. Jackson Jr., Counterintelligence Field Technical Advisor, Army Intelligence Center of Excellence. Master sergeant. Casey A. Lefever, Senior Petty Officer, Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Testing Service. and sergeant. First Class David H. Lewis III, Program Analyst NCO, Human Resources Command.

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(Editor’s Note: A full photo album of the ceremony is available at 2023-04-28 Installation retirement ceremony | Flickr.)

Fort Huachuca houses the Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, the Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM)/9th Army Signal Command, and more than 48 supported tenants representing a diverse multi-service population. Our unique environment includes 946 square miles of restricted airspace and 2,500 square miles of protected electronic range, which are critical elements of our national defense mission.

Located in Cochise County in southeastern Arizona, about 15 miles north of the Mexican border, Fort Huachuca is an Army facility with a rich frontier history. Established in 1877, the fort was designated a National Historic Site in 1976.

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