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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has remained resilient to serve troops in training, who come to Fort McCoy from all branches of service and around the world.
Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Michael Poss, Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Mantha, and Deputy Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Alex Carter recently honored Fort McCoy Post Exchange General Manager Donald Basil and his team with a plaque for for providing safe, sanitized, secure shopping during the pandemic
“The Exchange at Fort McCoy does an amazing job every day supporting our workforce,” Poss said. “Over the past year, during the pandemic, their efforts have been especially notable. Because of specific pandemic precautions, we’ve been able to continue training here at Fort McCoy in a safe and effective manner.”
Many units have needed to be quarantined for 14 days when they arrive at Fort McCoy, which is a Total Force Training Center. After the normal close of business, the Fort McCoy PX ensures that COVID protocols are in place, then reopens to serve quarantined troops.
The store also provides items that are needed in the field, and it has two forward operating bases to serve troops in training areas of the 60,000-acre complex. In addition to pandemic measures, such as offering curbside pickup and increasing delivery options, the Fort McCoy PX brings in food trucks to help feed troops and extends its hours at command request.
“The employees at our Exchange are dedicated to taking care of Soldiers, civilians, retirees and families,” Mantha said. “They’re working hard to ensure that everyone who comes to Fort McCoy is provided high quality service in a safe and healthy environment.”
Basil said he is confident in the team’s ability to serve through challenges.
“We’re a small location, but we’re mighty,” Basil said. “We’re proud to serve those who serve.”
(Article prepared by Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs.)
| Date Taken: | 05.28.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 05.28.2021 14:58 |
| Story ID: | 397729 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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