Dozens of Fort McCoy team members recognized with 2-star coin during presentation

Photo By Scott Sturkol | First Sgt. Hector Ocasio prepares to receive a 2-star commander's coin from Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Reinert, commanding general of the 88th Readiness Division and Fort McCoy senior commander, during a ceremony Oct. 19, 2018, in building 905 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Dozens of Fort McCoy team members were recognized by Maj. Gen. Reinert for recent significant achievements. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)  

FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES

10.29.2018

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Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

Dozens of installation team members were recognized for recent accomplishments during a coin presentation ceremony Oct. 19 in building 905 at Fort McCoy.

Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Reinert, commanding general of the 88th Readiness Division and Fort McCoy senior commander, presented each team member with a two-star commander coin.

Those receiving recognition included:

• Fort McCoy Garrison — Deputy Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Sheila L. Coker and 1st Sgt. Hector Ocasio.

• Directorate of Emergency Services — Ryan Cunningham, Mark A. Reaves, Cody Ferguson, Tim A. Jorgensen, Andre Penon, Robert Claggett, Gerpoltz, Brian Bomstein, Brian Lord, Ryan Wilke, Todd Swansby, Craig Schendel, Lucas Erickson, Jacob Ross, Jacob White, Forrest Lefler, Hunter Young, Jason Skidmore, and Joshua Whitehead.

• Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security — Brad Stewart, Scott Frosch, Kurt Lugo, Timothy Werstein, Thomas Desjardins, and Joshua May.

• Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation — Corissa Yahnke, Rebecca Walley, Anne Young, Megan Browning, Ann Boegler, Angela Kast, Cindy Storkel, Dustin Lakowske, Michael Napsey, Lisa Pahl, and Karla Rynes.

• Directorate of Public Works — Dr. Kira Kaufmann and David Gundlach.

• Resource Management Office — Joanne Haefele, Laurie Hertzfeldt, and Pete Hodges.

• Installation Legal Office — Harry Hughes.

• Public Affairs Office — Scott T. Sturkol.

People were recognized for a multitude of achievements, including support flood response efforts in local communities, achieving outstanding results during recent inspections, and more.

Fort McCoy has supported America's armed forces since 1909. The installation’s motto is to be the “Total Force Training Center.” The post’s varied terrain, state-of-the-art ranges, new as well as renovated facilities, and extensive support infrastructure, combine to provide military personnel with an environment in which to develop and sustain the skills necessary for mission success.

Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on Facebook by searching “ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching “usagmccoy.

(Article prepared by the Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office.)

• Date Taken: 10.29.2018
• Date Posted: 10.29.2018 15:40
• Story ID: 298090
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WI, US