Photo Essay: Wisconsin USO holds hike, hunt event for Fort McCoy community

Photo By Scott Sturkol | Participants are shown Nov. 17, 2021, during the USO Wisconsin’s Hike and Hunt event at Pine View Campground and Pine View Recreation Area at Fort McCoy, Wis. The event included a presentation by a Fort McCoy natural resources specialist from the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division Natural Resources Branch and a hike to “hunt” for things found in the forest. In addition to USO and natural resources personnel, people with the Directorate of Emergency Services Police Department also participated. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)  

FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES

11.29.2021

Story by Scott Sturkol                                                                                         

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

Participants are shown Nov. 17, 2021, during the USO Wisconsin’s Hike and Hunt event at Pine View Campground and Pine View Recreation Area at Fort McCoy, Wis.

The event included a presentation by a Fort McCoy natural resources specialist from the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division Natural Resources Branch and a hike to “hunt” for things found in the forest.

In addition to USO and natural resources personnel, people with the Directorate of Emergency Services Police Department also participated.

For five years, USO Wisconsin has continued to expand its presence and support for thousands of service members, families, military retirees, and others every year at Fort McCoy, said Elizabeth Hazlett, operations and program manager for USO Wisconsin.

“Each month, military members and their families can take part in several events offered by the USO — whether virtual programs or in-person events,” Hazlett said. “Seasonally, we offer at least one family event."

For more information about the USO at Fort McCoy stop by building 1501 or call 414-477-7279.

USO Wisconsin Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It currently operates six centers in Wisconsin that serve more than 25,000 military families throughout the state.

Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on Facebook by searching “ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching “usagmccoy.” Also try downloading the Digital Garrison app to your smartphone and set “Fort McCoy” or another installation as your preferred base.

• Date Taken: 11.29.2021
• Date Posted: 11.29.2021 13:47
• Story ID: 410116
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WI, US