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McCoy News (April 11, 2003) Army News DoD News

Mail Call: Troop Command Mail Room providing timely mail service to mobilized units. (See story, photo.)

McCoy Donation Outlet: Troops surprised and delighted by thoughtfulness of communities and organizations. (See story, photo.)

Army Communities of Excellence: McCoy to receive $500,000 award for participation. (See story.)

New mail services store: AAFES secures contract on short notice. (See story, photo.)

Travel expenses: New rules govern acceptance from nonfederal sources. (See story.)

Rail work : Soldiers repair rail switch as part of their training. (See photos.)

Mobilization
Mobilization training and deployment continues to be the major news story at Fort McCoy, Wis. Above, the crew of Fort McCoy's locomotive, No. 4600, checks train cars loaded with military equipment in preparation for movement of the equipment to port via commercial rail lines. (See photo feature.)

Safety : Tornado Warning siren test set for April 28. (See story, sidebar.)

Outdoors: Anglers encouraged to prepare for season opener May 3. (See story, photo.)

Volunteers: Outdoor enthusiasts sought to help with wildlife management and invasive plant species projects. (See story.)

People: New Health Benefits adviser on the job and ready to answer questions for military personnel and their family members. (See story, photo.)