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From Fort McCoy
Fort McCoy Commemorative Area open Sept. 7, 15 and 21 to walk-in visitors
The Fort McCoy Commemorative Area will be open for walk-in visitors from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 7
and 21 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15. Members of the public are welcome.
The Commemorative Area consists of the Equipment Park, five World War II-era buildings with his-
torical 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 infor-
mation 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.
Military Retiree Appreciation Day Sept. 7 at Fort McCoy
Fort McCoy will host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7, giving military retirees
a chance to catch up with one another and learn more about their benefits.
“The Army conducts Retiree Appreciation Days annually to demonstrate its continuing appreciation for retired
Soldiers’ past service to the nation and to foster their support for the Army, its current Soldiers, and their fami-
lies,” Retirement Services Officer Mitzi Hinton said.
Retirees and their family members/guests from all branches of military service are welcome to attend. The
event features guest speakers and sessions covering updates to retiree benefits and Army programs from 8 a.m.
to noon in building 905. A benefits fair is also held from noon to 3 p.m. at Rumpel Fitness Center, building
1122.
More than 40 service organizations are expected to attend the afternoon benefits fair, including Tricare, the
Social Security Administration, and Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
Advance registration is required for Retiree Appreciation Day. For more information, call 800-452-0923.
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