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FORT McCOY
Theresa Fitzgerald
Armed Forces Day Open House
The annual Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day
Open House event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. May 18. This Family-friendly event is free
and open to the public.
The installation’s Commemorative Area will serve as the hub of activity for this event and will
showcase the History Center, five World War II-era buildings, the Equipment Park, and Veterans
Memorial Plaza.
Guests must enter the installation through Gate 15 off Highway 21 between Sparta and Tomah,
Wis. Adults must be prepared to present photo identification.
For more information about the event, call the Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office at 608-388-2407.
Fort McCoy gate access changes due to construction
Fort McCoy’s Main Gate closed for construction to improve installation force protection with
security improvements and easier access to the Visitor Control Center.
During the construction period, which is expected to continue until mid-November, traffic will be
rerouted through Gate 1, which is the old Main Gate for the installation and located less than half a
mile west of the new Main Gate.
Traffic-flow patterns at Gate 1 are marked to make it easier for drivers to understand how to enter
and leave the installation.
There is no change to Gate 20 operations. It remains open for all traffic as usual.
The Fort McCoy Visitor Center, building 35, also remains open and accessible throughout the
construction period. The center is located next to the current Main Gate and assists customers with
installation passes, military ID cards, military retiree support, and more.
Save the Date! 2019 Chamber Golf Outing
Wednesday, August 7
River Run Golf Course