NEWS

For several months now and since COVID-19 showed up at our gates, I have stated “the road ahead of us will be much harder than the road that we have traveled.” In general, most people understand what I mean after providing a few examples of what lies on the road ahead for Fort Jackson. The sweltering summer heat of South Carolina is upon us, a hurricane or two will present itself at any point from now through October, summer training loads are picking up steam as we navigate the “surge,” and yes, we are still in the middle of a pandemic. These are but a few of the potholes, debris and other obstacles that litter the road ahead for Fort Jackson and by default Team Jackson.

The U.S. Army Adjutant General School welcomed Col. Marcus A. Motley as the 34th commandant of the Adjutant General School, chief of the Adjutant General Corps and chief of Army Bands during the small change of command ceremony was held at the Soldiers Support Institute auditorium June 23.

Col. Mark E. Huhtanen took command of the brigade from Col. John “JC” White during a ceremony on Victory Field June 19.

Fort Jackson’s Post Command Sgt. Maj. Jerimiah Gan will complete his tour of duty this Friday when he will relinquish responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Philson Tavernier.

South Carolina has earned its moniker of “Famously Hot” throughout the years with temperatures soaring into the 90s and combined with high humidity. For most this weather means shorts, tank tops and flip flops, but for Fort Jackson trainees it can mean heat injuries from minor cramps to heat stroke.

The Garrison Housing Office and their partners, Fort Jackson Family Homes, have been working diligently to prepare homes for new arrivals during the Permanent Change of Station season.