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From Fort McCoy
New commander takes helm at Fort McCoy Garrison
Col. Hui Chae Kim became Fort McCoy’s newest garrison commander at a change-of-command
ceremony May 19. Kim assumed command from Col. David J. Pinter Sr., who held the position since
March 11, 2016. Installation Management Command (IMCOM)-Readiness Director Brenda Lee Mc-
Cullough officiated the event. Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Reinert, commanding general of the 88th Readiness
Division and senior Fort McCoy commander, also addressed the gathering
Fort McCoy Commemorative Area open July 13, 21 and 27 to walk-in visitors
The Fort McCoy Commemorative Area will be open for walk-in visitors from noon to 4 p.m. July 13 and 27
and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21. Members of the public are welcome.
The Commemorative Area consists of the Equipment Park, five World War II-era buildings with historical
displays, the History Center, and Veterans Memorial Plaza. The History Center and World War II-era buildings
contain artifacts dating from Fort McCoy’s inception in 1909 up to present day.
Members of the public must present valid photo IDs at the main Gate to get a visitor’s pass. For information on
visitors’ passes, call the Visitor Control Center at 608-388-4988.
Groups of 15 or more may schedule tours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information, call the Public Affairs Office at 608-388-2407.