8- The Sparta Ambassador-August 2021
From Fort McCoy
Sparta Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Submission August 2021
FORT McCOY
Kaleen Holliday
Sergeant major of Army visits Fort McCoy Sergeant Major of the Army, Michael A. Grinston, wrapped up a two-day visit to the Total Force Training Center July 20-21, 2021, meeting and talking with Soldiers and spouses of the Eagle Brigade, Soldiers attending advanced leader and senior leader courses and U. S. Army Reserve Soldiers training on Fort McCoy as part of exercise Pershing Strike‘ 21.
The Sergeant Major of the Army is a unique non-commissioned rank and position of office in the United States Army. The holder of this rank and position is the most senior enlisted member of the Army.
Key topics Grinston discussed included leader development, understanding the people first initiative as it relates to readiness and engaged leadership, while also imploring the students to help make his initiative,“ This Is My Squad,” more than just a slogan. As did throughout his trip on Fort McCoy, Grinston’ s words of taking care of Soldiers rang the loudest.( story credits: Staff Sgt. Ryan Rayno)
Fort McCoy welcomes new garrison deputy commander Fort McCoy welcomed Lt. Col. Chad Maynard to Fort McCoy as the new garrison deputy commander July 6. Maynard came to Fort McCoy after serving as professor of military science at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. The deputy commander position provides support and assistance for day-to-day military operations and Fort McCoy tenant organizations.
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