Photo Essay: First COVID-19 vaccinations take place at Fort McCoy

By Scott SturkolJanuary 28, 2021

Garrison Commander Col. Michael D. Poss receives a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, from Erica Miller, a registered nurse with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis.  Poss was the first Soldier to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
1 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Garrison Commander Col. Michael D. Poss receives a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, from Erica Miller, a registered nurse with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Poss was the first Soldier to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Deputy Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Alexander Carter receives paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Carter was among several people to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
2 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Deputy Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Alexander Carter receives paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Carter was among several people to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Post personnel receive paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
3 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Post personnel receive paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Deputy Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Alexander Carter fills out paperwork in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Carter was among several people to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
4 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Deputy Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Alexander Carter fills out paperwork in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Carter was among several people to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Post personnel receive paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
5 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Post personnel receive paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Post personnel receive paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
6 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Post personnel receive paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Health Technician Heather Green with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic prepares a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
7 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Health Technician Heather Green with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic prepares a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Health Technician Heather Green with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic gives a COVID-19 vaccination to Erica Miller, a registered nurse with the clinic, on Jan. 26, 2021, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
8 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Health Technician Heather Green with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic gives a COVID-19 vaccination to Erica Miller, a registered nurse with the clinic, on Jan. 26, 2021, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Garrison Commander Col. Michael D. Poss fills out paperwork in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Poss was among several people to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
9 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Garrison Commander Col. Michael D. Poss fills out paperwork in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Poss was among several people to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Post personnel receive paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
10 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Post personnel receive paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Mantha, garrison command sergeant major, receives paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Mantha was among several people to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
11 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Mantha, garrison command sergeant major, receives paperwork to complete in order to receive a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Mantha was among several people to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Erica Miller, a registered nurse with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic, prepares a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
12 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Erica Miller, a registered nurse with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic, prepares a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL
Garrison Commander Col. Michael D. Poss receives a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, from Erica Miller, a registered nurse with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis.  Poss was the first Soldier to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)
13 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Garrison Commander Col. Michael D. Poss receives a COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, from Erica Miller, a registered nurse with the Fort McCoy Health Clinic, during the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis. Poss was the first Soldier to receive the vaccine at the post. The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.) (Photo Credit: Scott Sturkol) VIEW ORIGINAL

Post personnel are shown receiving the COVID-19 vaccination Jan. 26, 2021, at the Fort McCoy Health Clinic during the first round of vaccinations at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Several people received the vaccine at the post Jan. 26.

The effort was the beginning of many rounds of vaccinations at the installation.

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available due in large part to the Department of Defense effort for Operation Warp Speed to get vaccines to the American people.

Fort McCoy’s motto is to be the “Total Force Training Center.” 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.