The Real McCoy -- Jan. 22, 2021

Jan. 22, 2021

CWOC class 21-02 students train using snowshoes, skis, ahkio sleds

More than 20 students in the Fort McCoy Cold-Weather Operations Course Class 21-02 trained in using a loaded ahkio sleds while snowshoeing and in practicing skiing during class training in early January at Whitetail Ridge Ski Area. Their training was similar to hundreds of students who trained before them in the course. (Link)

Operation Warp Speed officials update on COVID-19 vaccine deliveries

There’s been significant progress in getting the COVID-19 vaccines out to the states, said Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna, the chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed (OWS). (Link)

Work continues on upgrades to WWII-era buildings

Work on several World War II-era buildings under renovation continues into 2021 at Fort McCoy. (Link)

Photo Essay: Garrison commander takes plunge during cold-water immersion training

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael D. Poss participated in a cold-water immersion familiarization event Jan. 15 at Fort McCoy. (Link)

2021 early catch-and-release trout season now open in Wisconsin, Fort McCoy

Wisconsin’s 2021 early catch-and-release trout season, which includes Fort McCoy streams and tributaries, opened Jan. 2 and continues until 11:59 p.m. April 30. (Link)

MORE HEADLINES

Army prepares roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine (Link)

Soldiers, civilians to repay tax deferments through December 2021 (Link)

Free tax services available at Military OneSource (Link)

AIP training prepares inspectors to evaluate readiness (Link)

AAFES celebrates year of serving disabled veterans (Link)

Photo Essay: Fort McCoy CWOC class 21-02 students train using snowshoes, ahkio sleds (Link)

Photo Essay: Winter night fun at Fort McCoy's Whitetail Ridge Ski Area (Link)

Photo Essay: Rime ice forms at Fort McCoy (Link)

Fort McCoy ArtiFACT: Ceramic vessels (Link)

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The Real McCoy -- Jan. 22, 2021

CWOC class 21-02 students train using snowshoes, skis, ahkio sleds

Operation Warp Speed officials update on COVID-19 vaccine deliveries

Work continues on upgrades to WWII-era buildings

Photo Essay: Garrison commander takes plunge during cold-water immersion training

2021 early catch-and-release trout season now open in Wisconsin, Fort McCoy