The greater Columbia area touts itself as the most military friendly community in America, according to the Columbia Chamber. Tuesday afternoon, the chamber’s Military Outreach Group met at the State Fairgrounds to speak about recent happenings at both Fort Jackson and McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
Food Network chef Robert Irvine, who served for 10 years in the Royal British Navy, catered the food.
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…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Fort Jackson’s Army Drill Sergeant Academy candidates enjoyed quite the feast today. The men and women make sacrifices to serve and protect including being away from their families during the holidays. It is not easy being away from family during the holidays but throw in delicious food and laughter around the table, soldiers were reminded there…
If you speak to a veteran, you may find out they have an interesting story.
While improvements to infrastructure are going on at Fort Jackson, the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs secretary says there are quality of life concerns for military members.
Midlands Strong: Program at Fort Jackson prioritizes mental toughness and resiliency
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Fort Jackson will have a wreath laying ceremony to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 this Friday, September 10. The ceremony will start at 5 p-m at Fort Jackson at Centennial Park. The event is open to the public. According to Fort Jackson officials, the event is open to the public but everyone needs to be…
Friday, Fort Jackson Commander Brigadier General Patrick Michaelis announced Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Pentland would be moved from Fort Jackson to his next station. In August, Pentland was found guilty of assault after a viral video showed him confronting a man who was walking through his neighborhood in Richland County.
