Fort Jackson

Fort Jackson set to welcome New Commanding General

Fort Jackson welcomes Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly as the new commanding general

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Fort Jackson will soon welcome a new commanding general. According to Fort officials, the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson will host a change of command ceremony Aug. 31 to welcome Brigadier General Jason E. Kelly as its new commanding general. Kelly will become the 53rd commanding general for Fort Jackson. Fort officials say Kelly will assume command from…

Ft. Jackson offers new program for Army recruits not meeting requirements

Fort Jackson is offering a new program for Army recruits who don’t meet the testing or physical requirements to join the Army.

According to the US Army’s website, only about 23% of young Americans fully meet the Army’s eligibility requirements. Instead of lowering standards to join, Fort Jackson has a new program designed to meet recruits where they are and bring them up to the Army’s standards.

Military Matters: Fort Jackson signs partnership agreement with SC as part of the PaYS program

The PaYS Program is a partnership between the Army and a cross section of private industry, academia and state and local public institutes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In tonight’s Military Matters, Fort Jackson is partnering with the state of South Carolina to help soldiers prepare for careers after the U.S. Army. It is part of the U.S. Army’s Partnership for your Success program or PaYS. Through the program, soldiers are guaranteed up to five job interviews when their time in the service is complete….

The U.S. Army Chaplain Corps celebrates its 247th birthday this Friday

Today starts Regimental Week for the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, a week long celebration that honors the history and the heritage of Army chaplains.

This Friday the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps will celebrate its 247th birthday.

This week is known as regimental week for the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, and today starts the celebration that honors the history and the heritage of Army chaplains.