PWTM: Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

One of the most challenging aspects of military spouse life is preparing for an upcoming PCS or if you get the chance, potentially picking a new duty station. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be almost overwhelming.

We here at Army Wife Network want to take some of the guesswork out of the need-to-knows about duty stations around the globe. Hence, our Post with the Most series. In this particular blog, we will be showcasing information related to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.

Fort McCoy is located in the heart of the Upper Midwest on 60,000 acres and is known as the “Total Force Training Center.”

GENERAL INFORMATION

Fort McCoy is home to the following units:

  • 11th Military Intelligence Battalion, 100th Training Division
  • 13/100th BN (OD)
  • 181st Infantry Brigade
  • 86th Training Division
  • 426th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) & Wisconsin Military Academy
  • 88th Regional Support Command
  • 757th Expeditionary Railway Center TM1
  • Cyber Security Training Center
  • Fort McCoy Recruiting Company
  • USAR NCO Academy–Fort McCoy
  • Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy
  • Wisconsin Military Academy
  • Wisconsin State Patrol Academy

Surrounding Cities:

  • Sparta (6 miles)
  • Tomah (7 miles)
  • Warrens (19 miles)
  • La Crosse (35 miles)

 Closest MAJOR City: La Crosse and Madison (113 miles)

 Names of Area Colleges:

Weather: There are four distinct seasons at Fort McCoy. Summers are warm and wet, with winters being snowy, windy, and very cold. During the warmer months, average temperatures range from low 50s to mid 80s. Average temperatures in colder months range from lows in the single digits to highs in the upper 30s.

 Time Zone: Central Time Zone

SPECIFIC POST INFORMATION

To access the post website, click here.

Historical Facts/Landmarks:

HOUSING

On-post Housing is managed by Fort McCoy Housing.

Major realty/rental companies in the area:

SCHOOLS

School Liaison Officer

School Districts:

There are no on-post schools in this area.

Off-Post Schools:

Sparta School District

Tomah Area School District

Private/Charter: Tomah Baptist Academy (Preschool-12th), St. Paul Lutheran School (preschool-8th), and St. Patrick’s Catholic School (PreK-8th)

ON-POST SERVICES

OFF-POST INFORMATION

Health Care:

Best place for beauty services:

RESTAURANTS

Sparta:

Tomah:

MUST DO

Sparta:

Tomah:

Warrens:

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS

Army Wife Network does not promote or endorse these groups; however, we know they can be helpful in learning about various duty stations, so they are provided for your convenience.

Installation Facebook page: Fort McCoy

Military Spouse Groups: Fort McCoy Spouses

Buy/Sell/Trade Pages: LaCrosse/Sparta Buy Sell Trade and Give Away

Spouse Testimonials

“This is not like any other post. It is very quaint, quiet little towns. People are friendly, and they love the military.” —Nicole P.

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