8 - The Sparta Ambassador -August 2021
From Fort McCoy
Sparta Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Submission August 2021
FORT McCOY
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 .