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Army multi-component effort pushes through training exercise in the face of COVID-19
August 25, 2020 — In approaching the entrance gates of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Soldiers are quickly refocused to COVID-19 as they drive by the posted mitigation efforts required to enter the installation. A continuation of reminders surrounds the post with mobile hand-wash stations that are placed alongside buildings and busy streets, temperature checks are conducted, and training units are broken down into smaller groups called “Cohorts”... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Eric Monson, observer coach/trainer assigned to the 1st Battalion, 383rd Regiment in Des Moines, Iowa, conducts a demonstration during Table 3 of the new Army Individual Weapons Qualification standards that will take effect on October 1, 2020.

Brig. Gen. Hafley selected as 88th Readiness Division DCG-Support
June 4, 2020 — Brig. Gen. James C. Hafley was appointed the Deputy Commanding General-Support for the 88th Readiness Division in March. “I am honored and excited to be selected for this new role and I look forward to working with unit leaders in the 88th Readiness Divisions’ 19-state region to support their readiness efforts,” said Hafley, a St. Louis native, upon taking over the newly established position... MORE

New simulations buildings at Fort McCoy mean improved capability for training
May 21, 2020 — As the construction of five new buildings nears completion in the 200 block on the Fort McCoy cantonment area, planning continues on setting those new facilities up with additional simulations training capabilities. ... MORE

MILTECHs keep 88th Readiness Division running
March 24, 2020 — The saying goes, “an Army marches on its stomach.” For the U.S. Army Reserve’s 88th Readiness Division, it could not function (or march) without the roles filled through the dual status military technician program... MORE

94th Training Division – Force Sustainment Instructors Keep the Army Rolling Along
March 12, 2020 — Army Reserve instructors carry a wealth of knowledge and experience in training the force for numerous military specialties. The instructors from the 3rd Brigade, 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment are no exception as they train Army Reserve, National Guard, active-duty, and Civilian personnel on the military’s newest tactical vehicle: the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Paulo Pires, assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 94th Training Division – Force Sustainment, describes the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle characteristics and features to students attending the JLTV Operator New Equipment Training Course at the JLTV Training Center in Fort McCoy, Wis., Feb. 17-21, 2020. The 94th TD-FS leads the JLTV driver’s training courses for all Army components.

17 students graduate from Cold-Weather Operations Course at Fort McCoy
February 27, 2020 — Seventeen Army Reserve Soldiers and Marines completed 14 days of training that included improvised shelter building, skiing, snowshoeing and more in Fort McCoy Cold-Weather Operations Course (CWOC) Class 20-03 from late January to early February... MORE

Chief of Army Reserve at Fort McCoy
February 14, 2020 — Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, engages with and advises students during a presentation Feb. 7, 2020, at the Fort McCoy Noncommissioned Officer Academy and completed other events during an official visit to the post... MORE

RTS-Medical, MSTC plan for busy 2020 at Fort McCoy
February 14, 2020 — Throughout fiscal year 2020, a large number of medical and medical-support personnel are scheduled to take advantage of Fort McCoy facilities and training. Fort McCoy’s primary medical-training facilities are Regional Training Site-Medical (RTS-Medical) and the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC)... MORE

Army Reserve lieutenant colonel reflects on being team member for two Army Ten-Miler titles
December 10, 2019 — For more than 20 years, Nancy McCoy has been running long-distance events, including marathons. Her desire to train for long distances in 1999 wasn’t about fulfilling a dream or, by 2019, being the only Soldier who helped Fort McCoy earn two Army Ten-Miler championships... MORE

New Equipment Fielding Facility contributes to unit readiness
November 13, 2019 — A possibly little-known 88th Readiness Division asset helps units achieve readiness by ensuring Soldiers receive new equipment and weapons and that they know how to operate that different equipment. The New Equipment Fielding Facility – or NEFF – here receives new equipment, facilitates training, prepares vehicles for installation of weapons platforms and facilitates the hand off of the equipment to Army Reserve units... MORE

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