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Fort Jackson soldier found dead in forest off-base

Jul 28, 2021 2:15 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The body of a soldier stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina has been found off base, Army officials said. The body was found in a vehicle in Manchester State Forest in Sumter County on July 22, according to investigators.

Expect noise as Fort Jackson conducts live fire training this week

Jul 21, 2021 2:45 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

If you hear some big booms coming from Fort Jackson this week, there is no need to be alarmed. Officials with Fort Jackson say the base will be conducting live fire training on the base including tanks and mortars for the rest of the week.

Former Ft. Jackson trainee accused of hijacking a school bus waives right to attend hearing

Jun 18, 2021 12:50 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

On Thursday, a former Fort Jackson trainee charged with hijacking a school bus waived his right to attend a virtual court hearing.

Brig. Gen. Patrick Michaelis takes command at Fort Jackson

Jun 18, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

There is a new man in charge at the nation’s largest training base. Earlier today, a change of command ceremony took place at Fort Jackson, where Brig. Gen. Patrick Michaelis assumed command from outgoing Commanding General Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle.

Outgoing Fort Jackson commander awarded the Order of the Palmetto

Jun 8, 2021 5:18 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The outgoing commander of Fort Jackson received the highest honor the state can bestow on one of its citizens.

Fort Jackson getting new commanding general this month

Jun 2, 2021 3:56 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Later this month, officials with Fort Jackson say Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis will take over as the fort’s new commanding general.

Wreath laying ceremony at Ft. Jackson to honor fallen service members

May 31, 2021 6:08 PM EDT

Lindsey Goodwin,

For Memorial Day Monday, soldiers, veterans, and their families at Fort Jackson joined together to pay tribute to fallen service members in a wreath laying ceremony.

RCSD: Ft. Jackson trainee who hijacked a school bus tried to escape from jail and the hospital

May 20, 2021 5:35 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says the Fort Jackson trainee who hijacked a school bus tried to escape from jail and the hospital.

Fort Jackson soldier suspended from duties following April arrest for sexual misconduct charge

May 20, 2021 12:15 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

According to officials, a Fort Jackson soldier has been suspended from his duties after he was arrested in April on a sexual misconduct charge. This marks the third person from Fort Jackson now facing charges since April.

Fort Jackson pausing weapons immersion training in wake of school bus hijacking last week

May 13, 2021 4:14 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Thursday, Fort Jackson announced it is pausing its weapons immersion training while they continue to investigate the incident where a trainee left the fort with a rifle and hijacked a school bus last week.

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Fort Jackson soldier found dead in forest off-base

Expect noise as Fort Jackson conducts live fire training this week

Former Ft. Jackson trainee accused of hijacking a school bus waives right to attend hearing

Brig. Gen. Patrick Michaelis takes command at Fort Jackson

Outgoing Fort Jackson commander awarded the Order of the Palmetto

Fort Jackson getting new commanding general this month

Wreath laying ceremony at Ft. Jackson to honor fallen service members

RCSD: Ft. Jackson trainee who hijacked a school bus tried to escape from jail and the hospital

Fort Jackson soldier suspended from duties following April arrest for sexual misconduct charge

Fort Jackson pausing weapons immersion training in wake of school bus hijacking last week

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