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McCoy News (February 10, 2006) Army News DoD News

Construction: New NCO Academy facility approved. (See story.)

Mobilization: NMCB-25 personnel prepare for overseas deployment. (See story, photo.)

Training: Field artillery course trains Soldiers on doctrine, tactics. (See story.)

FOBs redesignated Tactical Training Bases. (See story.)

Army Suggestion Program: Ideas sought throughout year. (See story.)

Safety: Lightning Protection Systems installed in post training areas. (See story, photo.)

People: 2nd, 85th recognizes Soldiers who supported mobilization mission. (See story, photo.)

AAFES: PX employees deploy to support Soldiers. (See story, photos.)

Health: Take control of your life with fitness, positive outlook. (See story, photo.)

Benefits: DEERS updates important in making TRICARE work for military. (See story.)

Photo: A C-130E aircraft lands at Fort McCoy's Young Air Assault Strip during the 2005 Global Patriot exercise. (File photo)

Upgrade to expand and lengthen Fort McCoy's Young Air Assault Strip

The draft design to expand and lengthen Fort McCoy's Young Air Assault Strip to serve as a test site to accommodate C-17 aircraft has been approved. (See story, photo.)

Leisure: Snowfest 2006 overcomes warm, gloomy weather. (See story, photos.)

About Post: Headquarters Company change of command; NCO Academy guest; Engagement Skills Trainer. (See photos.)

Hall of Heroes: VA to induct two veterans. (See story.)

Commentary: Bond of wounded warriors crosses generations. (See story.)

Armywide News: First Army assumes expanded mobilization mission. (See story.)

Army Reserve restructuring to meet its future challenges. (See story.)

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