The 900 block of Fort McCoy’s cantonment area and the 11-acre area surrounding it are the hub of the fort’s history-preservation efforts that make up the Commemorative Area. Through every major operation, and everything else supported, that history is remembered in the Fort McCoy History Center, according to the Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office. The History Center features exhibits as well as displays of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia that tell the story of Fort McCoy since its founding in 1909. The center first was opened in 1999 in building 902 when the Fort McCoy observed its 90th anniversary. Visitors to the Commemorative Area also can tour the many historical buildings in the area. The area consists of five World War...
It was foggy and cool the morning of Sept. 5 at the Olympia Yacht Club. But Gary and Judy Ball of Lacey were in their boat house bright and early, welcoming Joint Base Lewis-McChord service members onto their vessel, the Voyageur, as they’ve done for about a decade.
They set sail on Puget Sound with new acquaintances aboard, including two active-duty JBLM service members and one Army veteran who served at JBLM.
The happy crew...
