Basic Training

Fort Jackson basic trainee dies after found unresponsive in barracks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –  According to Fort Jackson,  an 18-year-old  basic combat training soldier from 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment was found unresponsive in her barracks area on Friday night. Emergency personnel performed life saving measures on the training soldier and transported her to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The command is conducting a 48 hour training stand down. “A…

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…