Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

A “Pumpkin Patrol” volunteer dressed as Freddy Krueger speaks over a walkie talkie while observing a neighborhood near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Security or “Pumpkin Patrol” volunteers pose for a group photo in a neighborhood near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Trick or treaters pose for a photo near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Pumpkins illuminate the dark near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

The silhouettes of local children approach a jack-o-lantern near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Children watch a spooky movie near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

An “ENTER IF YOU DARE” sign hangs outside a local residence near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Local residents mingle outside of a decorated home near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Hundreds of children dressed as ghosts, ghouls and goblins go trick or treating near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Local children collect treats near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

A spooky ghoul waits for trick or treaters near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Michael Myers waits patiently for trick or treaters near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Local children deliver and collect treats near RAF CroughtonOct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

A local child collects treats near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Local children collect treats near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Security or “Pumpkin Patrol” volunteers walk through a neighborhood near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Security or “Pumpkin Patrol” volunteers monitor CCTV screens for any suspicious activity in a neighborhood near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Security or “Pumpkin Patrol” volunteers monitor CCTV screens for any suspicious activity in a neighborhood near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders join pumpkin patrol for Halloween

Published Nov. 2, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone
501 CSW/PA

RAF CROUGHTON, England -- A “Pumpkin Patrol” volunteer dressed as Freddy Krueger speaks over a walkie talkie while observing a neighborhood near RAF Croughton Oct. 31, 2023. RAFC personnel shared the Halloween tradition with local children and teamed with the Ministry of Defence Police, Cherwell District Council and Thames Valley Police to form a pumpkin patrol that ensured a safe and good time. Local Americans, multinational military members and civilians participated in creating a special night for the local community near Croughton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)