MMM: Fort Jackson celebrates 105th birthday
Midlands Military Matters: Fort Jackson is celebrating its 105th birthday this week, and it all began with cannon fire during a post-run celebration early Monday morning.
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Fort Jackson celebrates 105th birthday
A local military base is celebrating a huge milestone!
Fort Jackson’s Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony
“Their memories are etched in my soul. It’s something that I never forget and everyday I seek to be a better person to serve them and their families,” said Brigadier General Michaelis.
Columbia Chamber Military Outreach Group meets at State Fairgrounds
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.
Fort Jackson graduates break bread with celebrity chef
Food Network chef Robert Irvine, who served for 10 years in the Royal British Navy, catered the food.
BASIC MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING: Fort Jackson officers demonstrate standard army weapon use
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…
Local Living: Elton John performing at CLA, Columbia Animal Shelter offering limited time free adoptions and more!
Local Living: Elton John performing at CLA, Columbia Animal Shelter offering limited time free adoptions and more!
Thanksgiving feast for soldiers at Fort Jackson
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…
43rd annual Veteran’s Day parade marches through downtown Columbia
If you speak to a veteran, you may find out they have an interesting story.
Military leaders share concerns and successes of past year with SC Governor
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.
