Fort McCoy personnel strengthen regional partnerships at Western Technical College gathering

Official Statements

• Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, November 11: “Fort McCoy leaders and staff joined community representatives from across the region Oct. 20, 2026, for a gathering at Western Technical College’s regional location in Tomah, Wis., focused on building relationships, sharing organizational accomplishments, and strengthening connections among regional partners. The event, titled Western Regional Connections: Meet, Share, Celebrate, provided an opportunity for community leaders to meet Western Technical College’s new president, Kirk Bennett, while connecting with other organizations and individuals who contribute to the region’s growth and success.”

• Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, November 11: “Hosted by Western Technical College, the gathering emphasized introductions, relationship-building, and sharing positive developments taking place throughout the communities and organizations represented. Fort McCoy’s participation highlighted the installation's continued commitment to maintaining strong relationships with its surrounding communities, educational institutions, and regional organizations.”

• Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, November 11: “As a major military training installation in western Wisconsin, Fort McCoy is an important part of the region’s economic, community, and workforce landscape. Its mission extends beyond providing training and support to military personnel. The installation also maintains relationships with local governments, educational institutions, businesses, civic organizations, and other community partners. Opportunities such as the Western Regional Connections gathering allow Fort McCoy representatives to maintain those relationships, learn more about regional initiatives, and identify opportunities for future cooperation.”

• Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, November 11: “Strong community partnerships are particularly important because Fort McCoy's operations and mission are connected to the communities surrounding the installation. Local businesses provide goods and services, regional organizations support community initiatives, and educational institutions help develop the workforce and skills needed throughout the area.”

• Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, November 11: “Western Technical College is one of the region's important educational partners, providing educational opportunities, workforce development, and technical training that benefit individuals, employers, and communities throughout western Wisconsin. By participating in gatherings like this, Fort McCoy personnel help ensure the installation remains engaged with the people and organizations that contribute to the region's continued development. The event also provided an opportunity for attendees to share something they were excited about within their respective organizations, communities, or partnerships with Western Technical College, reinforcing the value of communication and collaboration.”

• Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, November 11: “Maintaining these connections helps strengthen mutual understanding, build trust, and create opportunities for organizations to work together on issues and initiatives that benefit the greater community. Fort McCoy’s continued involvement in regional gatherings reflects the installation’s recognition that being a good community partner is an important part of its presence in western Wisconsin. Through ongoing communication and engagement, Fort McCoy leaders and staff work to maintain relationships that benefit both the military installation and the communities it serves.”

• Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, November 11: “Fort McCoy’s motto beginning in 2026 is “Training the Total Force and Shaping the Future since 1909.” The installation’s mission: “Fort McCoy strengthens Total Force Readiness by serving as a training center, Mobilization Force Generation Installation, and Strategic Support Area enabling warfighter lethality to deploy, fight, and win our nation’s wars.” And Fort McCoy’s vision is, “To be the premier training center supporting the most capable, combat-ready, and lethal armed forces.”

• Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, November 11: “Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin. The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services nearly every year since 1984. Learn more about Fort McCoy online athttps://home.army.mil/mccoy, on Flickr at https://www.flickr.com/photos/fortmccoywi, and on DVIDS by visiting https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/FMPAO on DVIDS. Also try downloading the My Army Post app to your smartphone and set “Fort McCoy” or another installation as your preferred base.”