Wisconsin Training Ground Performs Prescribed Burn 

Fort McCoy, Wisconsin performed a prescribed burn at its training lands, according to an Army report. The procedure removes dead, dry plant waste, ensuring that uncontrolled wildfires are much less likely and encouraging new growth. 

“The regrowth after a prescribed burn is highly preferred by wildlife,” Fort McCoy’s wildlife biologist Kevin Luepke said. “You get nectar-producing plants that butterflies depend on, grasses and forbs that provide nesting cover for birds, and tender woody vegetation that deer use for browse.” 

Affordable Housing Planned for Florida Veterans and Military Families 

A new housing development near Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida will provide 120 low-cost housing opportunities for active duty service members and veterans, Affordable Housing Finance reported. Ten percent of the housing will be dedicated to extremely low-income residents, and the rest will serve households that make up to 60% of the local median income. The $41.9 million development will be completed by McDowell Housing Partners and funded by local and state grants. 

Army photo by Scott Sturkol