COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A soldier at Fort Jackson died Thursday following an Army physical fitness test, say Base officials. The soldier, who was attending the Senior Leader Course, collapsed after finishing a two-mile run, according to officials with the Fort. The soldier was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead at 7:56 a.m, according to a release from the…
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…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – Get ready to go Red, white and blue for Independence day. Fort Jackson will host its annual Torchlight Tattoo Fireworks and Independence day event on July, 2nd. The festivities are set to begin at 4pm. A flyover is set for 6:30pm. There will also be a performance by the 282nd Army Band. The Torchlight…
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ The Army general in charge of Fort Jackson in South Carolina says the post is a model for other military organizations trying to expand training for women entering combat-related jobs. Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier says he’s sorry he has to leave Fort Jackson, but must move on to the organization that oversees Army…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday Fort Jackson got a visit from the Army’s new civilian leader. Army Secretary Eric Fanning toured Fort Jackson, taking a look at the training facilities, and watching the Fort’s leadership development. This is Fanning’s first visit to Fort Jackson, he was sworn in May 18th. Categories: Local News Tags: Fort Jackson
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,…
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — As the clock strikes midnight, some 6,000 Army soldiers from Fort Jackson begin heading home for the holidays. In an annual tradition at the Army’s largest training installation, soldiers start to leave in the early morning hours Friday and continue leaving throughout the day. Fort Jackson spokesman Pat Jones says it takes organizers months to…
