This Month in Fort McCoy History — April 2023
Fort McCoy, Wis., was established in 1909. Here is a look back at some installation history from April 2023 and back. 80 Years Ago — April 1943 FROM THE APRIL 24, 1943, EDITION OF THE REAL MCCOY: New Construction Program Started at Post Hospital — Camp McCoy’s hospital area will be enlarged by 15 buildings […]
Female Commander Investigated over Alleged Sexual Assaults of Male Subordinates, Pattern of Harassment
A top officer in the Army’s 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade has been investigated following allegations of multiple sexual assaults and a pattern of sexual harassment, according to two sources with knowledge of the investigation. It is unclear whether the investigation is ongoing, but it comes while another is underway into allegations of toxic leadership […]
Gen. Randy George Picked as Army’s Next Chief Amid Senate Holdup
The Army may have a new chief of staff by the end of the summer after President Joe Biden tapped a nominee to replace Gen. James McConville — but his pick also faces a potential holdup in the Senate. Gen. Randy George, the current Army vice chief of staff, was officially nominated last week by […]
21st Century Schools at Holloman
Choosing the right school for their children is a top priority for military families. They are an increasingly important factor in the retention and quality of life for Airmen, Guardians and their families. In the past few years, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, has invested heavily in its school infrastructure, ensuring families feel welcome […]
Troubled Ohio Guard Has Seemingly Failed to Conduct Key Oversight of Its Units for Years
Are there leadership problems or welfare issues for the troops of an Ohio National Guard brigade that saw two soldiers arrested on separate domestic terrorism charges in less than a month? Apparently the Guard doesn’t know, because it has failed to conduct a key piece of mandatory oversight that’s meant to help leaders spot issues. […]
US Evacuates Diplomats, Shuts Embassy in Violence-Torn Sudan
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. troops are carrying out a precarious evacuation of American embassy staffers in the African nation of Sudan, shuttering the U.S. embassy there as fighting rages for a ninth day, according to a senior Biden administration official. U.S. troops safely left Sudanese airspace after airlifting American embassy personnel out of the capital, […]
Army to Suspend Operations at Embattled Horse Unit but Promises No Impact to Arlington Funerals
The Army’s Caisson platoon — a ceremonial horse unit that has transported fallen troops to their final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery for decades — plans to shut down starting May 1 for 45 days to prioritize the health of the herd, an Army spokesperson told Military.com Friday. The Army said the “suspension” will […]
Army Investigating Vehicle Crash That Left 7 US Soldiers Injured on German Highway
The Army is investigating a crash in Germany that injured seven soldiers Monday after two military vehicles collided on a highway. The commander of the unit, the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, said that none of the injuries were life-threatening. The conditions of the soldiers are unknown, though one was airlifted while the […]
Army Secretary Says She Wouldn’t Want Her Daughters Living in Some Army Barracks
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told lawmakers Wednesday that a chunk of the service’s barracks are seemingly unlivable as senior leaders grapple with living conditions for the rank and file and a relatively small budget to quickly improve standards. “I’ve seen some barracks quite frankly I wouldn’t want my daughters to live in,” Wormuth said at […]
‘He Was the Worst Leader I’ve Ever Had’: Suspended Brigade Commander Accused of Toxic Leadership
The commander of the Army’s 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade was suspended amid allegations of counterproductive and abusive treatment of his subordinates, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the investigation. Military.com was first to report on the suspension last week, but at the time, it wasn’t known that Col. Jonathan Chung was removed […]