Fort Jackson holds holiday lighting ceremony

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) – Fort Jackson is scheduled to hold its annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony to open the installation’s holiday season. Maj. Gen. Bradley Becker is set to light the tree at 5 p.m. Wednesday in front of the post’s headquarters building. The 282nd Army Band is on hand to accompany the choir and members of the audience for a sing along. Santa Claus is set to appear on a fire truck to entertain the gathering of soldiers, civilians and family members.