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By Pfc. April Campbell
27th Public Affairs Detachment
CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq – Soldiers were able to relax and have some fun during a Halloween party sponsored by the 1st Cavalry Division better opportunities for single Soldiers at the division's morale, welfare and recreation field house, Oct. 27.
The event gave Soldiers a chance to hang out and dance to popular music while dressed up as their favorite characters for the night's costume competition.
Sacramento, Calif. native, Spc. Jonte Scott, the division's BOSS representative and a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cav. Div., took the lead in organizing and planning the event.
"I've been planning the party since August," Scott said. "The costume competition had to be approved by the division command sergeant major."
Scott said she began planning the party early so Soldiers would have time to order their costumes. Soldiers who did not have the time to put a costume together could also come to the event wearing the Army physical fitness uniform.
Soldiers showed off their creativity in a variety of costumes, from a T-wall barrier and a mailroom package to Cruella de Ville and Bat Girl.
Aguada, Puerto Rico, native, Spc. Dayana Turner, a mail clerk with the Command Post Detachment, Company A, DSTB, said she spent two hours putting her angel costume together.
Philadelphia native, Sgt. Charles Weber, a communication specialist also with Co. A, dressed up as former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick, and won for best overall costume and the best male costume.
The winner of the female category of the competition was Memphis, Tenn. native, Spc. Latisha Martinez, an orderly room clerk with HHC, DSTB, who came as Cruella de Ville.
Events like this are one way that BOSS representatives can help to boost Soldiers' morale.
"The goal of the party was to keep Soldiers focused on the mission, but give them a chance to unwind and relax," said Scott. "This is how we take care of each other."
Another benefit of functions like the Halloween party is it can help to ensure the safety of Soldiers during there recreational activities.
"It's great to see the Soldiers having fun safely," said Little Rock, Ark., native, 1st Sgt. Mark Phillips, the top non-commissioned officer of HHC, DSTB.
The party featured music, dancing and the plethora of Halloween costumes gave troops a chance to wear something other than their uniform, at least for a night.
| Date Taken: | 10.30.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 10.30.2007 11:04 |
| Story ID: | 13475 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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