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Supply sergeants enhance skills and unit readiness
August 12, 2021 — Senior non-commissioned officers learned the nuances and power of GCSS-A – or Global Combat Support System-Army – during the Unit Supply Specialist Senior Leaders Course here the end of July 2021... MORE

New Army training addresses emerging drone threat
August 4, 2021 — It was the early hours of Sept. 14, 2019, when a swarm of small drones left two Saudi oil facilities in ruins. The aftermath was caught on film from several angles, and captured a near biblical sight: giant pillars of flame and smoke, like a burning sword extended from the earth and stretched toward the heavens. For those paying attention to the rapidly evolving capabilities of drone warfare, the attack indicated the threat was real and getting worse... MORE

2021 brings back high operations tempo for troop projects at Fort McCoy
July 27, 2021 — In 2020, right before the busiest part of training at Fort McCoy was to begin, the post and the rest of the world instead focused on the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. That response also affected the progress of troop projects at Fort McCoy, said Larry Morrow, troop projects coordinator for the Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works. So going into 2021, Morrow said many projects needed attention. And so far for the year, they’ve been getting that attention. ... MORE

2021 brings back high operations tempo for troop projects on Fort McCoy

366th Military Police Company Soldier laughs his way to a life well-lived
July 27, 2021 — Soldiers react to adversity in many ways. Some panic. Some just grin and bear it. Spc. Sean Reed of the 366th Military Police Company has his own method - he laughs. "Whenever life gets really, stupid hard, I’ll just look over at a buddy, we’ll both be sucking air...and all of a sudden we just start laughing at each other," said Reed... MORE

Sergeant Major of the Army visits Eagle Brigade, Fort McCoy
July 26, 2021 — Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston wrapped up a two-day visit to the Total Force Training Center July 20-21, 2021, meeting and talking with Soldiers and spouses of the Eagle Brigade, Soldiers attending advanced leader and senior leader courses and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers training on Fort McCoy as part of Pershing Strike 21... MORE

Army Reserve Soldier adapts to Warrior Exercise
July 26, 2021 — Staff Sgt. Christopher Deatherage, a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic in the 290th Training Battalion, Mustang, Oklahoma, came to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, for annual training thinking his mission for two weeks was to facilitate and participate as the Opposing Force (OPFOR) (enemy role players). The OPFOR attacks units participating in Warrior Exercise (WAREX) to sharpen Soldier and unit battlefield skills and tasks. Instead, the 214th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment from Richmond, Virginia needed Deatherage as a driver... MORE

American Red Cross: Blood donors needed in Wisconsin
July 22, 2021 — While donors across the country have rolled up a sleeve to give this summer, the need for blood and platelets remains crucial for patients relying on lifesaving transfusions. The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types — especially type O and those giving platelets — are urged to make an appointment to give now... MORE

Fort McCoy welcomes new garrison deputy commander
July 22, 2021 — Fort McCoy welcomed Lt. Col. Chad Maynard to Fort McCoy as the new garrison deputy commander July 6. Maynard came to Fort McCoy after serving as professor of military science at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. Maynard has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Franklin and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in logistics from Trident University International. ... MORE

Army Reserve Firefighters Conduct Burn Scenario
July 20, 2021 — Smoke billowed from the house as firefighters put on their gear and prepared to enter the firefighter training complex at the Fort McCoy Fire Department’s Station #2, July 16, 2021. Only this time the firefighters were part of the Army Reserve’s 467th Engineer Company (Firefighter Headquarters) out of Des Moines, Iowa, who were here conducting annual training... MORE

393rd Psychological Operations Company trains at Fort McCoy
July 19, 2021 — Venturing into rolling green fields and lush summer foliage, this morning finds US Army Reserve Soldiers and leaders on a mission. Capt. Samuel Tunstall, operations officer of the 16th Psychological Operations Battalion, 2nd Psychological Group, United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, identified one of his hardworking subject matter experts and professionals to share their story... MORE

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