43rd annual Veteran’s Day parade marches through downtown Columbia
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Consumer News: Microsoft to make AR devices for Army training, Siri will no longer default to a woman’s voice and more!
The U.S. Army has awarded Microsoft a major contract to make augmented reality devices. The Army said the devices are designed to help soldiers rehearse, train and fight.
AP: Clemson, Army to create autonomous armored vehicle models
A university in South Carolina is teaming up with the U.S. Army to create models for self-driving military vehicles.
Army salutes front-line workers fighting coronavirus
Members of the Army gathered online to create a musical tribute
(ABC News) — Military men and women know all too well the pressure and the stress associated with being on the front-line of a battle. This time, it was the members of the Army that came together online to salute other Americans who are working in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) . ABC’s David Muir has more. Categories: Digital Exclusives…
Army Generals at Fort Jackson host students for leader development
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Army Generals hosted leader development at Fort Jackson on Friday. College students from across the state had a unique classroom at Fort Jackson. During the event, Army Generals spoke with ROTC students from several South Carolina and North Carolina colleges and universities. The program is focused on mentorship and developing the Army’s next generation of leaders. Categories: Local…
Fort Jackson kicks off holiday season with annual tree lighting
America’s largest military training base will kick off its holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 1.
Civilians, Fall In! Army’s Fort Jackson Wants You to Visit
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) – The Army’s largest basic training installation is inviting civilians to learn what happens when soldiers go through basic combat training. Fort Jackson commander Brig. Gen. John Johnson says members of the public may take part in a daylong tour of his installation on Aug. 4. The tour will introduce them to drill sergeants, show them…
Army’s Fort Jackson Reducing Moncrief Hospital to Clinic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Army’s Fort Jackson is ending overnight surgical and behavior health services at its Moncrief Army Community Hospital and turning it into a health clinic. Hospital spokesman Nicholas Spinelli says the 24-bed hospital has around 1,045 military and civilian workers. Spinelli says he is seeking information about how many staff members will remain at the clinic,…
Soldier Comes Home to Surprise Daughter Before Carolina-Florida Game
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tech sergeant Chad Peebles gave his daughter an incredibly surprise Sunday afternoon at Founders Park. Click the video to find out more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Army, baseball, Carolina, Florida, Gamecocks, Girl, Iraq, Soldier, Surprise, UF, USC
Gov. Haley: We must Reverse Cuts to Nation’s Military Forces
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has told a group of senior military officers cuts to the nation’s military have gone too far and she wants to work to reverse them. The Republican governor made the comments Wednesday during her annual meeting with the commanders of the state’s military installations. Haley told the group recent cuts to U.S. forces…
