NEWS

Family members can pick up their Soldier from Fort Jackson after graduation if they’re on a split option contract and live within 210 miles of Fort Jackson, Fort Jackson’s commander announced during a virtual town hall Aug. 14. That distance is how far a permanent party Soldier can go if they leave the installation.

On-post school will remain in a virtual option for the upcoming school year, the Fort Jackson commander announced Aug. 12 as part of a Return to School Virtual Town hall with Fort Jackson and local educational leaders.

The trend I am referring to is Families and friends attempting (some successfully) to "infiltrate" the installation on Family Day and Basic Combat Training graduation day to spend time with their loved one.

As a component of the Soldier life cycle, the Career Skills Program provides Soldiers with opportunities to participate in career and employment skill training during their last 180 days of military service. CSP opportunities include pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, internships, employment skills and on the job training in a variety of industries.

U.S. Army Finance and Comptroller School and Chief of the Finance Corp Col. Richard J. Hoerner relinquished his command to Col. Greg R. Worley Aug.7 at Fort Jackson’s Victory Hall.

As COVID-19 continues to impact the way we live, rest assure that the Fort Jackson Army Community Service Financial Readiness team is available to offer financial counseling, budget and emergency financial assistance for those who are facing income difficulties.

With the increased use of hand sanitizers, the Fort Jackson Safety Office is urging the community to be safe when using hand sanitizers.

Fort Jackson’s Army Continuing Education System, or most commonly known as the Education Center, helps the community prepare for tomorrow’s achievement.