U.S. Army Garrison Fort McCoy Commander Col. Sheyla Baez-Ramirez and 88th Readiness Division Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Dieckman honor Fort McCoy founder Maj. Gen. Robert B. McCoy at a remembrance ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sparta, Wis. on September 5, 2025.
Speakers honored McCoy’s family history and the installation’s impact on the regional economy and communities.
The event was held on McCoy’s 158th birthday (September 5, 1867).
The Carlisle community gathered at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center on May 26 to honor fallen service members during a solemn Memorial Day ceremony. The event featured music from the Carlisle Brass Band, a 21-gun salute by the 108th Field Artillery Regiment, and remarks from retired Gen. Stephen Townsend, who emphasized the importance of legacy and continued service. Dr. Kate Lemay, USAHEC director, highlighted the center’s...