Operation Platinum Wrench key to retaining mechanics
220824-A-HX393-2276.JPG Photo By: Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Wood

FORT McCOY, Wis. - U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Ryan Smalley assigned to the 996th Engineer Company, 416th Theater Engineer Command based in Milwaukee, left, shares a moment with Jason Opper, a heavy equipment mechanic, as they discuss a mystery part connected to a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle's battery during Operation Platinum Wrench at the 88th Readiness Division operated Draw Yard on Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 24, 2022. OPW provides mechanics in the Division’s footprint which spans 19 states the chance to be trained by senior civilian contractors on their skills. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Wood, 88th Readiness Division).


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