96-year-old Battle of the Bulge Veteran receives free, more accessible shower
Retired PFC Army Veteran Gerald White fought in World War II's Battle of the Bulge.
Retired PFC Army Veteran Gerald White fought in World War II’s Battle of the Bulge.
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U.S. Army Central honors life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Over 200 U.S. Army Soldiers met at Army Central’s Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fort Jackson trainees celebrate Thanksgiving with feast and Army family
Fort Jackson’s Commander and Brigadier General Jason Kelly wants all the trainees to know that while this may be their first Thanksgiving away from their own family, the Army family will always be there for them.
97-year-old WWII Veteran reflects on time in Army
Marion Willis Shealy became a Corporal in General Patton’s Third Army during World War II.
Midlands soldier receives General MacArthur Leadership Award at Pentagon, achieves pilot honor
Army National Guard Captain Joshua Blizzard was presented with the prestigious award for showing ideals of duty, honor, and country.
Ft. Jackson offers new program for Army recruits not meeting requirements
Fort Jackson is offering a new program for Army recruits who don’t meet the testing or physical requirements to join the Army.
According to the US Army’s website, only about 23% of young Americans fully meet the Army’s eligibility requirements. Instead of lowering standards to join, Fort Jackson has a new program designed to meet recruits where they are and bring them up to the Army’s standards.
Fort Jackson celebrates the graduation of hundreds of the US Army’s newest soldiers
“If you want to join a great team, join the United State Army.”
MMM: Army drops requirement that recruits have high school diplomas
By Leada Gore (stripes.com)
The U.S. Army is doing away with its requirement that enlistees have a GED or high school diploma, a move designed to help meet recruiting goals.
BASIC MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING: Fort Jackson officers demonstrate standard army weapon use
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Fort Jackson, the largest basic combat training installation in the Army, teaches 45,000 soldiers each year in its basic training program alone. The base employs thousands of workers and contributes more than $2 billion of revenue to the Palmetto State according to a study by the University of South Carolina. “This is the transformation from being…
43rd annual Veteran’s Day parade marches through downtown Columbia
If you speak to a veteran, you may find out they have an interesting story.
