Garrison Commander Col. David J. Pinter Sr. (left)

Garrison Commander Col. David J. Pinter Sr. (left) unveils the Army Communities of Excellence flag during a special ceremony during Fort McCoy’s Army Birthday Celebration on June 14, 2017, at McCoy’s Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. U.S. Army Garrison Fort McCoy was recognized with the Bronze Award for the Army Communities of Excellence Program in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes in Washington, D.C., on May 24. Sponsored by the Chief of Staff of the Army, and overseen by the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, the Army Communities of Excellence Program Program recognizes excellence in installation management. It is a benchmark of quality for all communities. The program encourages and rewards installations that optimize their environment and demonstrate a commitment to facility as well as service excellence. With the concept of continuous improvement as a guide to achieving exceptional customer service and satisfaction, the ACOE program encourages and acknowledges installations’ commitment to excellence and readiness. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)