Members of the Fort McCoy community participate in

Members of the Fort McCoy community participate in an Ash Wednesday Catholic Mass on March 5, 2014, in building 1759 at Fort McCoy, Wis. Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter. Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.(U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)