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New commander takes charge of Fort McCoy Garrison
July 15, 2022 — Col. Stephen T. Messenger became the new commander of Fort McCoy Garrison on July 14 during a change-of-command ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza at the installation’s historic Commemorative Area... MORE

88th Readiness Division Inspector General Office doesn’t have to be last resort
July 14, 2022 — You may have reservations about visiting the 88th Readiness Division Inspector General Office here if you have a problem you’re looking to resolve. You’re likely not alone... MORE

New Wisconsin Army Reserve Ambassador named
July 14, 2022 — The chief of the Army Reserve has appointed a new Wisconsin Army Reserve Ambassador. Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels named Rhonda Smillie in her role to help connect communities to the Army Reserve... MORE

Army Reserve engineers build skills through training
June 29, 2022 — A group of Army Reserve engineers from the Southfield, Michigan-based 601st Engineer Detachment began a project to install 28 light poles at the Central Receiving Shipping Point here June 17, 2022... MORE

From special operations Soldier to range operations supervisor
June 29, 2022 — Stephen Benjamin is in his ninth year as the 88th Readiness Division’s Joliet Army Training Area range operations supervisor. The 3,600-acre local training area is the largest LTA in the continental United States and the fifth largest under the United States Army Reserve... MORE

Observer coach trainer embraces both of his Citizen-Soldier skills to enhance his career roles
June 23, 2022 — “I became an observer coach trainer because of the responsibilities you have as an OC/T,” said Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Ian Fairweather, Observer Coach Trainer, 1-338th Training Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “I really like meeting with units, seeing how they perform and being a coach to help them train and get better.”... MORE

Engineers hone vertical and horizontal skills
June 21, 2022 — Knocking out both vertical and horizontal projects, Soldiers from the 389th Engineer Company are spending their annual training here working on troop special projects. The Des Moines, Iowa, unit is tackling building re-siding and road maintenance projects from mid to late June 2022 at Camp Courage. The projects were offered by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works... MORE

Hundreds celebrate Army’s 247th birthday during Fort McCoy celebration
June 21, 2022 — Fort McCoy was among many installations around the world to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 247th birthday June 14. Led by Fort McCoy’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR), the installation held a wide variety of activities in honor of the day... MORE

Mechanics from military police units turn wrenches during Operation Platinum Wrench
June 21, 2022 — The U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers who support military police units, specifically mechanics, had the opportunity to hone their skills during Operation Platinum Wrench at the 88th Readiness Division-operated Draw Yard here June 13-16 and June 20-23. They belonged to the 300th Military Police Brigade, Inkster, Michigan, which was undergoing annual training at the base from June 10-26... MORE

Former air traffic controller loves being wildlife biologist
June 15, 2022 — Randy Berry has been the U.S. Army Reserve Joliet Local Training Area’s wildlife biologist for 30 years. The 88th Readiness Division has been responsible for the 3,600-acre LTA, the largest LTA in the Continental United States, since 2008... MORE

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