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The semi-annual Fort McCoy Garrison-Tenant Meeting was held Oct. 11 in building 905.
The meeting offers garrison and tenant organization leadership a chance to provide updates, share ideas, and network with one another.
“I want to see more communication,” said. Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Mathias, Fort McCoy command sergeant major. “Whether you have concerns or issues … or you have initiatives you want to communicate to us so we can help.
“This is an opportunity for you to provide us information … so we can assist you,” Mathias said.
The meeting also highlighted news from various directorates, including:
* Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security Director Brad Stewart spoke about upcoming training events, including the Cold Weather Operations Course and Operation Cold Steel III. He also spoke about the post’s support and assistance to flooding in Monroe County in late August.
* Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Director Liane Haun reminded everyone that tenants and organizations are responsible for clearing their own sidewalks when the snow begins. Ice melt is available through DPW; call the Help Desk at 608-388-4357 for assistance.
* Director Patric McGuane with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DFMWR) said DFMWR is hiring for a number of seasonal and permanent positions. Visit www.usajobs.gov and search “Fort McCoy, WI” to see available jobs. He also highlighted upcoming events, including trips to the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison and the Mall of America in Minneapolis and family Halloween celebrations Oct. 26 at Rumpel Fitness Center and McCoy’s Community Center.
* Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Director Mark Fritsche spoke about the upcoming hunting season and firearm registration requirements. All weapons must be registered with DES, according to Army Regulation 190-11. For more information, see article on page TBD.
The next Fort McCoy Garrison-Tenant Staff Meeting is planned for April 2019.
Fort McCoy has supported America’s armed forces since 1909. The post’s varied terrain, state-of-the-art ranges, new as well as renovated facilities, and extensive support infrastructure combine to provide military personnel with an environment in which to develop and sustain the skills necessary for mission success.
Learn more about Fort McCoy online at www.mccoy.army.mil, on Facebook by searching “ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching “usagmccoy.”
| Date Taken: | 10.23.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 10.23.2018 12:33 |
| Story ID: | 297365 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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