Back to the Future: Soldier begins again to finish what he started in 1992
Murray, a decorated Ranger with several deployments, began his career in 1992 when he attended infantry One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He we later commissioned as an officer and completed Airborne School and Ranger Assessment and Sele…
with experience will help him succeed during AIT as well. Though graduation is close at
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On-post housing residents help each other be safe
Fort Jackson housing residents have come together in many ways during the pandemic. One group came together to purchase fresh produce, while another Fort Jackson Family is helping in a completely different way - sewing and providing free face masks.
my husband thought the neck gaiters were too hot
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Trainee shipping time decreases despite increased safety measures
Through mutual coordination efforts of the Army Training and Doctrine Command and Fort Jackson’s Plans and Operations offices, private charter planes and buses were secured to transport the graduating classes. Each plane and bus was cleaned and sanitized …
Initial Entry Training Soldiers wait on board their chartered aircraft to depart …
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Fort Jackson community saves lives through blood donations
The Fort Jackson community came together June 2 to help save lives by donating units of whole blood at the post’s Solomon Center. Though the blood drive was typical, it looked anything but with donor beds, chairs and screening stations spaced well over si…
donors waited in chairs placed more than six feet apart
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Adjutant General School welcomes new commandant
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 Su…
Col. Steven Aiton…
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Post offers COVID-19 testing
Fort Jackson along with the Medical University of South Carolina began free COVID-19 testing on post July 8.
wear a mask while waiting for the test and bring a valid picture id
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The road ahead for Fort Jackson
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 t…
tter and for a longer duration. I have faith in everyone
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Financial Management and Comptroller School welcomes 41st commandant
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.
and Col. Stephen Aiton…
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Blood drive set for Aug. 25
“Blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person – the gift of life,” said William Sexton, Fort Jackson fire inspector and Fort Jackson’s American Red Cross Blood Drive Leader. “One donation can save up to three lives.”
best to schedule an appointment to decrease wait times and ensure you will be able to donate
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Never pay to view live-streamed events
The installation provides biweekly updates to the community and the extended Fort Jackson Family through town halls. The information can range from updated COVID protection measures to the latest school information.
Jackson reminded viewers that its li…
day wait period between when a book is checked in and…
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