Fort McCoy community honors Army’s 251 years of service during birthday celebration

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Fort McCoy community honors Army’s 251 years of...

06.12.2026 | Photo by Scott Sturkol

A scene from the 251st Army Birthday Celebration lunch event is shown June 12, 2026, at McCoy’s Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. Hundreds of...

2026 Army Birthday Run/Walk draws more than 340...

06.11.2026 | Photo by Scott Sturkol

Fort McCoy community members participate in the 2026 Army Birthday Run/Walk on June 12, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The event drew more than 340...

2026 Army Birthday Run/Walk draws more than 340...

06.12.2026 | Photo by Scott Sturkol

Fort McCoy community members participate in the 2026 Army Birthday Run/Walk on June 12, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The event drew more than 340...

Monroe County Natural Resource and Extension Committee

06.11.2026 | Courtesy Photo

This graphic/photo illustration highlights the Monroe County (Wis.) Natural Resource and Extension Committee that is supported monthly by members...

Fort McCoy NEC personnel strengthen safety...

04.29.2026 | Courtesy Photo

Fort McCoy Network Enterprise Center personnel conduct confined-space training April 29, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The hands-on training provided...

This Month in Fort McCoy History — June

06.11.2026 | Courtesy Photo

This is a news clip from the June 28, 1946, edition of The Real McCoy newspaper at Fort McCoy, Wis. Throughout its history, beginning in 1909,...

Fort McCoy’s East Barracks Project reaches 98...

05.18.2026 | Photo by Scott Sturkol

Contractors work on a new $27.3 million transient training troops barracks project, known as the Fort McCoy East Barracks Project, on May 18,...

Fort McCoy hosts 2026 E3B event; tests Soldiers for...

04.30.2026 | Photo by Scott Sturkol

Soldiers from across the Army’s Total Force participate in the U.S. Army Reserve 2026 Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Expert Soldier Badge...

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Fort McCoy Training Capabilities

01.05.2026 | Video by Greg Mason

Fort McCoy Training Capabilities MOTTO: Training the Total Force and Shaping the Future since 1909. MISSION STATEMENT: Fort McCoy strengthens...

U.S. Army Reserve's 204th Army Band performs during...

06.12.2026 | Video by Scott Sturkol

The 204th Army Band of the U.S. Army Reserve, headquartered in Fort Snelling, Minn., plays a song June 12, 2026, during the 2026 Fort McCoy Army...

U.S. Army Reserve's 204th Army Band performs during...

06.12.2026 | Video by Scott Sturkol

The 204th Army Band of the U.S. Army Reserve, headquartered in Fort Snelling, Minn., plays a song June 12, 2026, during the 2026 Fort McCoy Army...

2026 Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day Open House

05.16.2026 | Video by Greg Mason

Scenes from the 2026 Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day Open House are shown May 16, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Nearly 1,000 people participated in the...

Fort McCoy chaplain gives invocation at 2026 Fort...

05.16.2026 | Video by Scott Sturkol

Chaplain (Maj.) Walter McCall, Fort McCoy Garrison chaplain with the Fort McCoy Religious Support Office, gives the invocation during the Desert...

U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy commander provides...

05.16.2026 | Video by Scott Sturkol

Col. Shayla Baez Ramirez, commander of U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy, gives a presentation during the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Veterans...

Fort McCoy senior commander leads opening remarks...

05.16.2026 | Video by Scott Sturkol

Maj. Gen. Joseph Ricciardi, Fort McCoy’s senior commander and commanding general of the 88th Readiness Division, gives a presentation during the...

Guest speaker for 2026 Fort McCoy Memorial Day...

05.21.2026 | Video by Melissa Dubois

Retired Col. Ephraim Garcia gives his presentation May 21, 2026, during the 2026 Fort McCoy Memorial Day Prayer Luncheon at McCoy's Community...

Fort McCoy community honors Army’s 251 years of...

06.12.2026 | Story by Scott Sturkol

Soldiers, family members, veterans, civilian employees, contractors, recruits, and community members gathered June 12 at McCoy's Community Center...

Photo Story: 2026 Army Birthday Run/Walk draws more...

06.12.2026 | Story by Scott Sturkol

The Fort McCoy community turned out in force June 12 to help celebrate the U.S. Army’s 251st birthday as 341 participants took part in the Army...

2026 Army Birthday Run/Walk draws more than 340...

06.12.2026 | Story by Scott Sturkol

The Fort McCoy community turned out in force June 12 to help celebrate the U.S. Army’s 251st birthday as 341 participants took part in the Army...

Fort McCoy supports May 2026 meeting with local...

06.11.2026 | Story by Scott Sturkol

Fort McCoy staff provided updates about the installation's natural resources-related efforts May 11 during the May 2026 meeting of the Monroe...

Fort McCoy NEC personnel strengthen safety...

06.11.2026 | Courtesy Story

Employees with Fort McCoy’s Network Enterprise Center (NEC) strengthened their readiness and reinforced critical workplace safety procedures...

This Month in Fort McCoy History — June 2026

06.11.2026 | Story by Scott Sturkol

Fort McCoy, Wis., was established in 1909. Here is a look back at some installation history from May 2026 and back.

Fort McCoy’s East Barracks Project reaches 98...

06.09.2026 | Story by Scott Sturkol

Construction of Fort McCoy’s newest transient-training barracks has reached another significant milestone as the installation’s East Barracks...

Fort McCoy hosts 2026 E3B event; tests Soldiers for...

06.09.2026 | Courtesy Story

Soldiers from across the Army’s Total Force converged on Fort McCoy in spring 2026 to compete in one of the military’s most demanding...

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Fort McCoy earns 37th Tree City USA award, holds...

04.24.2026 | Audio by Scott Sturkol

A ceremony highlighting Fort McCoy's earning another Tree City USA award takes place April 24, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The award is given...

Fort McCoy earns 37th Tree City USA award, holds...

04.24.2026 | Audio by Scott Sturkol

A ceremony highlighting Fort McCoy's earning another Tree City USA award takes place April 24, 2026, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The award is given...

Garrison leaders provide update during April 2026...

04.23.2026 | Audio by Scott Sturkol

Fort McCoy Garrison leaders speak to workforce members April 23, 2026, during a town hall meeting at Fort McCoy, Wis. The leaders and others...

Garrison leaders provide update during April 2026...

04.23.2026 | Audio by Scott Sturkol

Fort McCoy Garrison leaders speak to workforce members April 23, 2026, during a town hall meeting at Fort McCoy, Wis. The leaders and others...

Fort McCoy holds 2026 Army Emergency Relief...

02.25.2026 | Audio by Scott Sturkol

Mike Larsen with the Fort McCoy Army Community Service Office of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation gives a...

68W Soldier describes career field sustainment...

02.23.2026 | Audio by Scott Sturkol

Sgt. 1st Michael McCreary of 807th Theatre Medical Command and 68W recertification noncommissioned officer in charge, describes the special...

Fort McCoy Medical Simulations Training Center...

02.23.2026 | Audio by Scott Sturkol

Healthcare Instructor and Interim Director Benjamin Leonard with the Fort McCoy Medical Simulations Center talks about training Feb. 23, 2026,...

Firefighter-EMT discusses participating in 2026 ice...

02.11.2026 | Audio by Scott Sturkol

Firefighter-Emergency Medical Technician Brian Butzler with the Fort McCoy Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department discusses...

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Fort McCoy Behind the Triad Leadership Podcast

In the Behind the Triad Podcast Series, Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Colonel Steve Messenger discusses different aspects of leadership with a...

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