The Real McCoy -- May 14, 2021

May 14, 2021

Rail still going strong at Fort McCoy

Fort McCoy’s rail capabilities remain strong, as highlighted by a recent rail-loading exercise. (Link)

Reserve Soldiers learn about CROWS in weeklong training

Soldiers from throughout the Army Reserve attended training at Fort McCoy to learn the basics of the Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) as part of Operator New Equipment Training during one-week iterations April 19-23 and April 26-30. (Link)

Fort McCoy plants 5,000 trees in time for Arbor Day

As part of the annual Arbor Day observance, Fort McCoy community members planted 400 red pines April 30 near Pine View Campground at the installation. (Link)

Command team visits Naval Station Great Lakes

With an April visit to Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., Fort McCoy garrison leaders recently fulfilled a promise made back at the beginning of the Navy’s Recruit Restriction of Movement mission at Fort McCoy in April 2020, to come visit the Navy's boot camp. (Link)

Best Warrior competition tests First Army Soldiers

Six Soldiers from First Army competed in the First Army’s Best Warrior Competition April 19-23 at Fort McCoy, and after countless trials, Sgt. 1st Class Francisco Torres of the 120th Infantry Brigade emerged victorious and claimed the title of First Army best warrior. (Link)

MORE HEADLINES

COVID vaccine program concludes at Fort McCoy (Link)

459th practices on rough roads in driver’s training course (Link)

Tuition assistance available for Soldiers’ education (Link)

Army National Hiring Days highlight military benefits (Link)

Clothesline Project raises awareness at Fort McCoy (Link)

181st MFTB marches into nearby town for SAAPM (Link)

USACAPOC runs civil-affairs, psyops exercise (Link)

This month in Fort McCoy history (Link)

NEWS NOTES

Click here to read about the who, what, where, and when of many upcoming activities, training opportunities, etc., taking place in the Fort McCoy community.

ARCHIVES

Click here to read past issues of The Real McCoy.

⚠ = Link to a non-governmental site. IMCOM is not responsible for the content of links outside home.army.mil.

The Real McCoy, produced by the Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, 100 E. Headquarters Road, Fort McCoy, Wis., is an authorized publication for members of the Department of the Army. All editorial content is prepared, edited, provided, and approved by the Public Affairs Office. All photos are U.S. Army photos unless otherwise credited. Contents of The Real McCoy are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, or Fort McCoy. For reasons of security, the online version of The Real McCoy may not contain all articles appearing in the print version. Contact Fort McCoy Public Affairs by calling 608-388-2769 or at DSN 280-2769 or by sending email to usarmy.mccoy.id-readiness.list.pao-admin@mail.mil
Link to Accessibility Information.

U.S. ARMY FORT McCOY

U.S. ARMY FORT McCOY

U.S. ARMY FORT McCOY

TOTAL FORCE TRAINING CENTER

The Real McCoy -- May 14, 2021

Rail still going strong at Fort McCoy

Reserve Soldiers learn about CROWS in weeklong training

Fort McCoy plants 5,000 trees in time for Arbor Day

Command team visits Naval Station Great Lakes

Best Warrior competition tests First Army Soldiers