JULY 26, 2024 — When Spc. Malachi Hamber walks out to relieve the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, he always draws attention. Standing at 6 feet, 9 inches tall, Hamber is the tallest current Tomb Guard Soldier, and possibly the tallest Soldier in the Guard’s history. Because of his height, Guard changers crane their necks while inspecting Hamber before he takes his … [Read more...]

JULY 24, 2024 - U.S. Army senior leaders have declared August as Antiterrorism Awareness Month. The intent is to instill and sustain communitywide awareness and vigilance to protect critical Army resources and personnel from acts of terrorism and extremism. Fort McCoy will conduct antiterrorism training, education, and awareness throughout the month of August 2024. By … [Read more...]

JULY 22, 2024 – Most members of the armed services and their families face uncertainty when they know they’ll be making a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS move. Whether they’re moving within the continental United States or outside the United States, these moves generally come with a mountain of details and questions that, at times, can seem overwhelming. Help, however, … [Read more...]

JULY 22, 2024 — The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery, part of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, made history by participating in Exercise Resolute Hunter 24-2, a joint, combined exercise on the base from June 25-27, 2024. This exercise marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time the Army's hypersonic capability was integrated into the bi-annual joint … [Read more...]

JULY 19, 2024 — Soldiers with 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, tested their ability to rapidly deploy during a readiness training exercise, July 11-14, 2024. Sgt. Jonathan Torres usually rises before the sun to workout with fellow Soldiers during physical training but cloaked in darkness in the early morning of July 11, his training was … [Read more...]