Sep 13, 2012

You've heard it many times: The strength of our Army is our Soldiers. The diversity of our Soldiers is also a great source of strength for the Army. The various attributes, experiences and backgrounds of our Soldiers -- as well as our Civilians and Family members -- across our Army enhance our global capabilities and contribute to an adaptive, culturally astute Army.

Sep 13, 2012

The dining facility at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School at Fort Jackson took the top spot in IMCOM Atlantic's Civilian Garrison category in the annual Philip A. Connelly Awards.

Sep 13, 2012

The Fort Jackson School Board last week approved the expansion of its roster from five to seven members.

Sep 13, 2012

Growing student enrollment at Fort Jackson schools has resulted in the addition of new teaching positions this year, including a full-time music teacher for Pierce Terrace Elementary School.

Sep 13, 2012

Fort Jackson opens up a new dog park.

Sep 13, 2012

The Fort Jackson community came together Tuesday to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. The ceremony in front of Post Headquarters featured displays to honor emergency responders and service members.

Sep 13, 2012

Looking for a job can be a daunting and disappointing experience. Even after sending out numerous resumes, job seekers may not receive a single invitation for an interview.

Sep 10, 2012

The Army has ordered nearly 2 million doses of vaccine to immunize all Soldiers, their families, civilian employees and retirees for the upcoming flu season.

Sep 10, 2012

The Army saw a change in its physical readiness doctrine in March 2010, with the introduction of TC 3-22.20, an action taken in accordance with its 2009 posture statement on the issue. But, this was only a part of a changing approach to comprehensive soldier fitness, which included a slew of new programs at varying levels of command.

Sep 6, 2012

Fort Jackson will remember the victims of 9/11 in a ceremony 9 a.m., Tuesday in front of Post Headquarters.

Sep 6, 2012

On Oct. 1, Fort Jackson will transition its security guard force from contractors to federal employees. This change will require adjustments to the installation's access procedures.

Sep 6, 2012

The Army has changed the way it funds overnight shipping for individual units.

Sep 6, 2012

Sep 6, 2012

Students of the Adjutant General Captains Career Course, Class 902-12, participated in a warrior challenge event at Weston Lake, Aug. 23.

Sep 6, 2012

Sep 6, 2012

New Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment conquer Victory Tower during recent Basic Combat Training exercises.

Sep 5, 2012

The Installation Management Command has the best workforce we have seen in each of our 30-plus years of service. At every installation, base and depot we visit, we are impressed by the spirit, energy and teamwork exhibited by the IMCOM team.

Aug 30, 2012

The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign effort in the Midlands area gets under way next week, and Team Jackson is once again prepared to do its part to help make this year's regional effort another tremendous success.

Aug 30, 2012

The Fort Jackson Jubilee took place Tuesday afternoon at the Solomon Center, welcoming new arrivals to Fort Jackson with educational displays about goods and services available in the community.

Aug 30, 2012

Explore the American Soldier's call to duty in Japan as it rose from the ashes of World War II.

Aug 30, 2012

Fort Jackson children spent a little time away from the television set last Friday, thanks to the Carolina Panthers.

Aug 30, 2012

The Army observes National Preparedness Month, emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of preparedness to strengthen our ability to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond and recover from all emergencies.

Aug 30, 2012

This year's Combined Federal Campaign launched Monday with a reception at the Officers' Club. Even though the country's economic recession has had a negative impact on charitable donations in recent years, this year's campaign goals remain lofty -- to raise $1.5 million for local, national and international charities between Sept. 1 and Dec. 14.

Aug 30, 2012

Eleven acts showcased their talents during the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers talent show Friday at the Solomon Center.

Aug 29, 2012

SAN ANTONIO -- On Sept. 3, we will celebrate Labor Day, recognizing all the hard work that has built and sustained our country. The Labor Day weekend has also come to mark the end of summer. It's a last chance to get together with family and friends, and enjoy the activities that make summer great.

Aug 24, 2012

The Army will retain the current three-event Army Physical Fitness Test, pending a study to determine the best method to measure baseline Soldier physical readiness.

Aug 23, 2012

Thousands hit the streets of Fort Jackson to remember those who have paid the ultimate price and Fort Jackson residents spend a night out to help take a bite out of crime.

Aug 23, 2012

With nearly 1.5 million Soldiers (Active/Reserve/Guard) and Civilians in the workforce, our Army is one of the largest employers in the United States and the world. This Labor Day, we honor you for not only defending the American workplace, but for being such a vital and vibrant part of it. Thank you

Aug 22, 2012

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the military must undergo three transitions in the coming years, with each dependent on finding the best way forward in lean economic times.

Aug 22, 2012

Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate women's equality during a great event here on post -- my thanks to the DENTAC team for organizing the program. This provided a good opportunity to pause and reflect on the accomplishments of women in our society and our Army.

Aug 22, 2012

Almost 3,000 service members and community members laced their running shoes and donned bibs in honor of fallen service members during the second annual Fort Jackson Run for the Fallen, Saturday at Hilton Field.

Aug 22, 2012

According to figures released earlier this month by the Pentagon, 38 Soldiers took their lives in July, the highest numbers recorded in one month since the Army began tracking suicide rates.

Aug 22, 2012

On July 20, a man walked into a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., dressed in police riot gear, armed to the teeth and ready for violence. In a room full of Batman fans dressed in costume for the movie's premiere, the accused shooter, James Holmes, was just another masked face in the crowd until he opened fire, killing 12 people and wounding dozens of others.

Aug 22, 2012

Researchers with the Dorn VA Hospital and the University of South Carolina are conducting a study of physical activity for veterans with combat-related post traumatic stress disorder.

Aug 22, 2012

Did you know the materials donated to the Fort Jackson Reuse Center not only reduce waste and improve the environment, but also save customers tens of thousands of dollars every year?

Aug 16, 2012

Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, former Commanding General, Army Material Command, retires after nearly 38 years in uniform on Summerall Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Aug. 15. Dunwoody is the first woman to serve as a four-star general in both the Army and the U.S. armed forces.

Aug 16, 2012

Now that students are returning to school, we need to make sure all of the good safety we have been practicing during the summer months doesn't take a back seat in the school bus, so to speak.

Aug 16, 2012

Teachers spent the week getting their workspaces ready for students at C.C. Pinckney and Pierce Terrace elementary schools. The new school year begins today, and children aren't the only ones to feeling a little nervous about the start of a new school year.

Aug 16, 2012

The Network Enterprise Center at Fort Jackson has been named best medium-sized NEC in the 7th Signal Command, an accomplishment that recognizes the organization's expertise in operating, maintaining and defending the post's digital networks.

Aug 16, 2012

Lawn mowers and weed trimmers are their tools of choice and despite the record-setting summer heat, they keep the post looking good.

Aug 16, 2012

In an effort to protect the trees lining one of Fort Jackson's main roads, some motorists will have to change their parking habits.

Aug 16, 2012

As families began to arrive Thursday at Hilton Field, sirens from the parade of law enforcement, emergency services vehicles and barking military working dogs greeted them for Fort Jackson's second annual "National Night Out."

Aug 16, 2012

Moncrief Army Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.

Aug 9, 2012

I want to take this opportunity to personally thank the more than 70 riders who participated in last week's Victory Thunder motorcycle rally to promote and raise awareness for motorcycle safety.

Aug 9, 2012

A hallowed ground that has served as the place where the careers of hundreds of thousands of Soldiers have started is scheduled for an upgrade.

Aug 9, 2012

A Fort Jackson family is looking forward to the chance to introduce a foreign exchange student from Brazil to American culture, history and people.

Aug 9, 2012

Aug 7, 2012

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno traveled to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters at Fort Eustis, Va., July 31, 2012, to receive briefings on TRADOC initiatives that impact both the current force and the Army of 2020.

Aug 7, 2012

The U.S. Army has set the goal of Net-Zero energy consumption by 2030. For an installation to be Net-Zero it must produce as much energy on site as it consumes. This includes thermal and electrical energy. Installations can still be connected to the civilian grid, but over the course of the year the energy pulled from the grid must equal the amount supplied to it. A simple example would be if the hydro dam produced three megawatts of electricity 24 hours a day and the post used six MW for 12 hours a day and zero for the other 12 hours. Given this case, the installation would be Net-Zero because even though it still pulls three MW from the grid during the operating day, it supplies three MW back to the utility at night.

Aug 6, 2012

Staff Sgt. Hector Valadez, casket platoon sergeant, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tells his experience as a noncommissioned officer in charge of a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Aug 6, 2012

With the 2012 Presidential election less than 90 days away, there are a number of things Soldiers and government employees need to keep in mind when it comes to being in military or government service and being involved in political activity.

Aug 6, 2012

Sgt. Spenser Mango learned in London that much work must be done if he wants to medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Aug 6, 2012

August marks the Army's third annual observance of Antiterrorism Awareness Month. Antiterrorism awareness is a critical aspect of our profession, both on and off duty, because the threat of terrorist attack against our Nation and our Army is real and ever-present.

Aug 6, 2012

A main part of our mission here on Fort Jackson is to turn civilian volunteers into Soldiers, and a big component in doing so is teaching the Army Values. Most of you reading this probably don't have to think hard to remember what they are -- loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.

Aug 6, 2012

Fort Jackson struggled Wednesday to maintain military and civilian operations in the wake of a massive power outage.

Aug 6, 2012

Run/Walk for the Fallen, honoring fallen Soldiers, will be held 8 a.m. Aug. 18, at Hilton Field's softball complex.

Aug 6, 2012

The Autocraft Shop, with the Community Recreation Division of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, hosted an auto show July 28, in the Solomon Center parking area.

Aug 6, 2012

Fort Jackson Safety Center hosted a bike rally for new and experienced riders on post Tuesday at the Solomon Center.

Aug 6, 2012

Fort Jackson's National Night Out is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m., Aug. 9 at Hilton Field. Law enforcement and on-post organizations are coming together to bring Soldiers, families and civilians a night of information and entertainment.

Aug 6, 2012

Everything today is done in a hurry. You hear words like "promised," "get instant results" and "guarantee to work." It's tough living up to these unrealistic promises, and most items don't produce the results they claimed to deliver.

Jul 25, 2012

A redesigned program for service members separating from the military will help veterans better apply the experience they've gained in uniform, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said.

Jul 25, 2012

Meet the Soldiers who are representing our nation at the 2012 London Olympics.

Jul 25, 2012

Through June, there have been 89 potential active-duty Army suicides: 48 were confirmed as suicides and 41 remain under investigation. At our current rate, we have the potential to exceed last year's 165 confirmed suicides.

Jul 25, 2012

A car's faulty fuel injection system was blamed in a garage fire in the Pierce Terrace housing area that left two families displaced on July 18.

Jul 25, 2012

Spc. Jesse Tobar had fallen from Victory Tower. Unconscious, he was unable to help Staff. Sgt. Vanessa Harden identify the nature of his injuries.

Jul 25, 2012

The U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum, previously known as the Fort Jackson Museum, reopened its doors on July 1, 2011, after an extensive two-year renovation project. Recently, the museum celebrated its first anniversary since the reopening.

Jul 24, 2012

The month of August has been designated as National Immunization & Influenza Vaccination Awareness Month. It is critically important that every Soldier, Family member, DA Civilian and health beneficiary receive all required immunizations and obtain their influenza vaccinations to ensure the Army is a healthy and mission ready force.

Jul 24, 2012

All male recruits age 17-20 who enlisted after May 16, 2012, must now have a body fat percentage of 24 or less before they begin basic training. For female recruits in that age category, their body fat must be at 30 percent or less.

Jul 19, 2012

Last week we celebrated the 95th anniversary of Fort Jackson. Since the Army established this installation, training has been the centerpiece of our mission. At the heart of that mission -- and all our missions -- are people. Our Drill Sergeants are the heart of Team Jackson.

Jul 19, 2012

Fort Jackson celebrated its 95th birthday Friday with a gathering of friends and family at the Solomon Center.

Jul 19, 2012

Whether it's a Mustang, a little red Corvette, pink Cadillac, or your little deuce coupe, car lovers of all kinds are encouraged to attend the 7th Annual Autocraft Shop Car and Bike Show July 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jul 19, 2012

Fort Jackson's National Night Out is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m., Aug. 9 at Hilton Field. Law enforcement and on-post organizations are coming together to bring Soldiers, families and civilians a night of information and entertainment.

Jul 19, 2012

A Columbia, S.C., family gets letters written by their Soldier written 43 years ago just before he was killed in Vietnam and a Fort Jackson Soldier is named the Army's top drill sergeant.

Jul 18, 2012

In an increasingly competitive fiscal and security environment, major powers need to develop partnerships, and partnerships take work, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said today at the National Guard Symposium on Mutual Security Cooperation.

Jul 18, 2012

Through the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, based at Fort Carson, the Army provides financial support, comprehensive Soldier health support and competitive opportunities that help fulfill athletic and Olympic dreams.

Jul 16, 2012

The Army created the World Class Athlete Program in 1997 with the explicit goal of competing, and winning medals, in the Olympic Games. Since its founding, 40 WCAP Soldiers have brought home gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals.

Jul 16, 2012

Four letters written by a Columbia Soldier killed in Vietnam have finally found their way home more than 40 years after they were first inked.

Jul 12, 2012

The Defense Commissary Agency values your feedback! Whenever you have questions about your commissary and its products, services or employees, we encourage you to request assistance from your store's customer service office.

Jul 12, 2012

During the past few weeks, the Fort Jackson community has had a number of very good reasons to celebrate.

Jul 12, 2012

Gate 2 closed as scheduled Monday morning, displacing traffic to Fort Jackson's other gates shortly before dawn.

Jul 12, 2012

Fort Jackson's Gabe will represent all armed forces dogs at the annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards banquet in Los Angeles later this year.

Jul 12, 2012

Natalie Stovall and Miguel Cancin give it their all during Saturday's performance at Patriot's Pavilion.

Jul 12, 2012

William Medina-Diaz had been adrift at sea for a week before he and his family were found.

Jul 11, 2012

On July 10, 2012, President Obama launched The Securing Americans Value and Efficiency (SAVE) Award. This annual contest, began by the President in 2009.

Jul 11, 2012

After this year, the Army will no longer sponsor a NASCAR team as part of its national branding and accession efforts. But the service will continue other programs to attract new Soldiers and keep itself in the public eye.

Jul 11, 2012

Army Medical Command leaders reflected on the past and looked to the future of the Warrior Transition Command during the organization's second change of command, July 10, 2012, in the Pentagon auditorium.

Jul 9, 2012

The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee announced today its efforts to reach out to Korean War Veterans and their families across the country and encourage them to join a commemorative program celebrating the 59th anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice.

Jul 6, 2012

When there is a natural disaster or large-scale emergency, local resources can become overwhelmed. The 7th annual Worldwide Mortuary Affairs Conference, held in June, provided a venue for both military and civilian partners to exchange information on planning support for such situations.

Jul 6, 2012

Too often, the little things go unnoticed. These little things can have a positive effect without us even realizing it, which is why I want to take this opportunity to personally thank all of you who help make the Fort Jackson housing community a more beautiful place to live.

Jul 6, 2012

Col. Michael Graese assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison -- Fort Jackson from Col. James Love in a ceremony in front of Post Headquarters Friday, June 29.

Jul 6, 2012

If you are in the workforce, there is time to save for etirement. The earlier you start the better, but it's not entirely too late if you are still working. There are many different options that can add to your financial security.

Jul 6, 2012

Thousands gathered Wednesday night to celebrate July Fourth with music, food and a special salute to the states and territories that make up the United States. The evening's events were capped with a fireworks display for uniformed and civilian audiences at Hilton Field.

Jul 5, 2012

The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity's Neurotrauma and Psychological Health Project Management Office signed an interagency agreement with the Veterans Affairs Cooperative Studies Program to jointly conduct and support clinical studies of pharmacotherapeutics for the treatment of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder in service members and veterans.

Jul 5, 2012

Did you know the same software securing the U.S. Army's command and control systems in Iraq and Afghanistan also secures the transmission of Soldier medical data in Virginia? The CECOM Software Engineering Center, working with the Chief Information Office/G6, accomplished this for one of the Army's most critical efforts--suicide prevention.

Jul 2, 2012

The U.S. Army selected Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Heilman, representing Fort Jackson, S.C., as the 2012 Active Duty U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year; and Staff Sgt. Jarod Moss, representing the 95th Reserve Division, as the 2012 Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year.

Jun 29, 2012

As we prepare for next week's Fourth of July "Salute to the Nation" celebration, I want to point out that the planning that goes into an event such as this is just as spectacular as the show itself. From a strategist's view, the beauty of an event of this magnitude is in seeing the working parts come together, the culmination of all the extensive preparation that is carried out in precision to make Fort Jackson's event once again the best Fourth of July fireworks display in the area.

Jun 29, 2012

Bob Delaney said it's time to change the way people think about post traumatic stress.

Jun 29, 2012

Linda Watson, manager of the Drill Sergeant School dining facility, said she wasn't worried about preparing for her evaluation in this year's Philip A. Connelly Awards. The program is held annually to recognize excellence in the preparation and serving of food in both garrison and field environments, but Watson said the dining facility's staff had done nothing special to prepare for last week's evaluation.

Jun 29, 2012

Five Fort Jackson police officers made history last week by becoming the first certified mountain bike police officers on post.

Jun 29, 2012

Finding a first job can be a daunting task for today's teenagers as even traditional "teen jobs" are harder to find in this economy.