Fort Jackson News

The Fort Jackson commander, invites you to join him for First Friday Golf the first Friday of every month. The next iteration is set for August. This is a Captain’s Choice event and will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Jackson Golf Club. You may enter your own team or sign up as a single and the FJGC PGA Professionals will pair you with a group.  Entry fee is $45 for FJGC members and $55 for non-members. The entry fee includes applicable greens fee, user Fee, cart, prizes, and a boxed lunch. Register by calling the pro shop or stop by the clubhouse to sign up. (803) 562-4437.

Youth Sports Complex. Come out and celebrate the beginning of the new school year with the annual color run. The first 100 youths registered receive a free t-shirt. For more information, call (803) 751-7451.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Soldier Performance Readiness Center. Fort Jackson in coordination with the American Red Cross is holding a community blood drive. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: SPRC.

8 a.m. NCO Club. This orientation is mandatory for all Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians arriving at Fort Jackson.  Spouses are encouraged to attend.  This will be a great opportunity for spouses to receive first-hand information about the valuable available resources on and around Fort Jackson.  There will be no on-site childcare for this event. Please note, everyone in attendance will be required to wear a face mask, regardless of vaccination status, and will adhere to safe social distancing practices.  For additional information, call Army Community Service at 751-5256.

1-4 p.m., Aachen Range. Post Command Sgt. Maj. Erick Ochs invites you to join him for Second Fridays shoot . The shoot alternates monthly between skeet or trap shooting. The cost is $10 per round if you bring your own weapon and ammo or $25 per round to rent MWR shotgun and ammo. For more information, contact Chris Helie at christopher.j.helie.naf@army.mil or call (803) 751-3484.
 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Palmetto Falls Water Park. Bring Fido to Palmetto Falls to wallow in the water. Dogs vaccinations must be current. Season pass holders are allowed one dog per pass. Non-pass holders $10 per dog. For more information, call (803) 751-4796.

5 a.m., Marion Street Station. Travel to Hilton Head, S.C. with Outdoor Recreation Team and fish 3-5 miles offshore for black sea bass, mackerel, black drum, red fish, bluefish and maybe even a shark. Climb on board a 70-foot fishing boat for a five-hour fishing trip. The boat offers shaded and seated fishing areas, restrooms, and even has snacks and drinks for sale on board. Transportation and coolers will be provided. Cost ($95 per adult) covers transportation, license, bait and tackle. Preregistration required at Outdoor Recreation. For registration and more information, call (803) 751-3484.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Recycle Center. Come and shred all types of paper with sensitive information will be accepted, but NO classified documents. Shredding papers with your personal information provides a level of insurance against identity theft and misuse. If you have any questions or comments, call (803) 751-4208.

9 a.m., Victory Field. Post Command Sgt. Maj. Erick Ochs transfers responsibility for Army Training Center and Fort Jackson to Command Sgt. Maj. William M. Shoaf. 

7 a.m., Marion Steet Station. Join Fort Jackson Outdoor Recreation and enjoy a relaxing trip tubing down the Edisto River. This journey will last two hours. $45 per person price includes transportation, rentals and shuttle service. Personal coolers are allowed. For more information and to register, call (803) 751-3484.