Apr 18, 2013

This is a special week for Fort Jackson and the Army because of Hilton Field's historical significance and the impression it gives brand-new Soldiers and hundreds of thousands of Army family members who visit every year.

Apr 18, 2013

As Defense Department leaders defend before Congress the president's $526.6 billion base defense budget request for fiscal year 2014, DOD officials are preparing a review that reassesses assumptions driving the Pentagon's investment and force structure decisions, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said, April 17, 2013.

Apr 18, 2013

Some of the Army's newest officers got a refresher course last week in basic drill and ceremony procedures.

Apr 18, 2013

The M67 hand grenade is a simple, but effective tool. Engineered to supplement small arms fire against enemies in close combat, the M67 has a lethal radius of 5 meters and can project fragments as far as 200 meters.

Apr 18, 2013

Fort Jackson's Basic Combat Training Museum hosted more than 500 students from Pierce Terrace and C.C. Pinckney elementary schools Wednesday for its second annual Military Child Appreciation Day.

Apr 18, 2013

None of the boats looked like they would float for very long, much less win any races. Most of them finished, though, despite being made out of used condiment containers, wooden pallets, kiddie pools and anything else that could be made to hold water, however temporarily.

Apr 17, 2013

Lt. Col. Don C. Faith Jr., a World War II and Korean War veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., April 17, 2013.

Apr 17, 2013

Beginning Aug. 1, 2013, every Soldier who elects to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family member will incur an additional four years in the Army, without regard to their time in service.

Apr 15, 2013

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the All-Volunteer Army, Army Recruiting Command seeks veteran's stories of why they volunteered to become a Soldier.

Apr 12, 2013

In my nearly 30 years of military service, I've learned the value of periodic reflections. When done correctly -- that's with honesty, a focus on how we can improve our foxhole, and a positive perspective -- these snapshots can reinvigorate the resolve to accomplish the vision we've established.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Jackson is participating in a variety of events in April to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The events, scheduled for both on and off post, are designed to spread the Army's message that sexual misconduct is unacceptable.

Apr 12, 2013

Four Soldiers from Fort Jackson have headed southwest to test the limits of their physical and mental endurance.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Jackson's Family Advocacy Program is currently campaigning to heighten community awareness and bring attention to national Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout the month of April.

Apr 12, 2013

The military's four-legged warriors aren't the only patients served by Fort Jackson Veterinary Clinic.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Jackson hosted a Days of Remembrance observance ceremony Tuesday at the Solomon Center to honor the millions of lives lost and altered during the Holocaust. Autobiographies and historical World War II photographs were on display.

Apr 11, 2013

An Army chaplain, Capt. Emil J. Kapaun, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, April 11, 2013, for his actions leading up to his capture as a prisoner of war in North Korea.

Apr 9, 2013

About 82 percent of the Army's major units are now meeting the Defense Department's Medical Evaluation Board goal of processing Soldiers' disability evaluations within 100 days, significantly reducing a backlog that sometimes took eight months or longer in recent years.

Apr 8, 2013

To address the need for widely available transition resources, the Department of Defense created the Hero2Hired program as a central, user-friendly resource for Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service members to connect with military-friendly companies who want to hire them.

Apr 5, 2013

Team Jackson, let me be clear, the Army has zero tolerance for sexual harassment and sexual assault, and so do I.

Apr 5, 2013

Defense Department civilians can expect fewer unpaid furloughs days this year than originally anticipated.

Apr 5, 2013

One of the most important things a person can learn in life is how to manage expectations and roll with setbacks.

Apr 5, 2013

Normally, fall is the appropriate time of the year for capturing and moving red-cockaded woodpeckers, or RCWs. However, circumstances sometime dictate that procedures be modified to accommodate and protect these endangered birds. Such was the case last month for the translocation of a pair of RCWs from Myrtle Beach to Fort Jackson.

Apr 5, 2013

Fort Jackson celebrated Women's History Month Friday with a luncheon at the Solomon Center.

Apr 5, 2013

Thirty-six Soldiers from the Adjutant General Basic Officer Leader Course embarked on a 12-mile road march recently. The event was one of the final steps the students had to complete before graduation April 2.

Apr 5, 2013

Fort Jackson will celebrate Earth Day with a special "Green Initiative Day" April 13 at Semmes Park.

Apr 2, 2013

By now, readers of this column should know I'm a big advocate of safety culture. The actual definitions of that term, however, can be as varied as the missions we perform every day. That's why it's important we have some measures in place as a litmus test for leaders looking to evaluate their culture and climate. The following six criteria can help you determine both your strongest and weakest areas regarding safety, and also give you ideas for enhancing your existing risk management programs.

Mar 28, 2013

No one knows for sure what the battlefield of tomorrow will be for our Soldiers. This future uncertainty has caused us to have to adjust the way we train in the 21st century. We've had to develop tools that afford us the flexibility to train our Soldiers to be able to face any conceivable threat and environment.

Mar 28, 2013

For nearly 30 years, the military has honored the youngest members of its community by marking April as the Month of the Military Child, or MoMC. This year's theme, "Proud, Ready and Resilient" highlights the ability of military children to adapt to the challenges of the military lifestyle. Organizations around Fort Jackson will join in the celebration by hosting a variety of events scheduled throughout April.

Mar 28, 2013

A TRADOC chaplain is the recipient of the Military Chaplains Association's 2013 Distinguished Service Award.

Mar 28, 2013

The Army Community Services Employment Readiness Program will partner with Midlands Technical College for a Career Awareness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon, April 30 at the Education Center, Room B-110.

Mar 28, 2013

Current American Red Cross caseworkers and their predecessors have been making the link between United States service members and their families in emergency situations since World War I.

Mar 28, 2013

Since its opening in January, the Fort Jackson Tax Center has served more than 1,400 people, successfully processed more than 2,000 returns, and generated more than $3 million in tax refunds. The Tax Center has saved each customer an average of $197 in tax preparation fees.

Mar 27, 2013

Defense Department officials are looking at the recently signed continuing resolution that funds the government for the rest of the fiscal year to discern how the legislation affects personnel and programs, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said, March 27, 2013.

Mar 25, 2013

New team focuses on bringing employers and potential employees together

Mar 25, 2013

Army training experts will answer questions at weekly Twitter chats, starting March 26. This virtual chat will be every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Central Standard Time until 3 p.m. CST. The questions will be fielded by experts of the Training Management Directorate @ArmyTrainingNet and trending #ArmyTrainChat.

Mar 22, 2013

The Army Learning Model, or ALM, for 2015 describes the deliberate actions and concepts that we are using here at Fort Jackson to train Soldiers. The ALM 2015 is changing the Army's individual learning methods and processes from a platform-centric, place-dependent model to one that is as adaptable as our operational forces.

Mar 22, 2013

Across-the-board automatic federal budget cuts went into effect March 1 that could require civil servants to take one day of unpaid leave each week until the end of September. The furloughs are scheduled to begin April 26. Once notices arrive, employees have a seven-day window to appeal. Fort Jackson has scheduled two town hall meetings March 27 and 28 to allow command to directly address how the potential furloughs will impact day-to-day activities on Fort Jackson.

Mar 22, 2013

Fort Jackson's Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers program has a new president. Sgt. Cerno Toro, a chaplain assistant for 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, was appointed to the position earlier this month and said his primary goal during his presidency will be to unite the post's single Soldier community.

Mar 22, 2013

Sgt. Jesse Tuttle, Company B, 1-330th Infantry Regiment, graduated from the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School last week. His father, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Tuttle, was in the audience and no stranger to the grounds. Now assigned to Company C, 1-330th Infantry Regiment, the elder Tuttle graduated from the school in 2009. Both men are Army Reservists who reside in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Mar 22, 2013

New spouses can sometimes feel adrift in military communities, a feeling the 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment home to ease with a special panel discussion on post last week.

Mar 22, 2013

Mar 22, 2013

SAN ANTONIO (March 22, 2013) -- In an effort to help transitioning Soldiers, the U.S. Army Installation Management Command established a new headquarters team with a focus on bringing departing Soldiers and prospective employers together.

Mar 14, 2013

Video newscast for Fort Jackson, S.C.

Mar 14, 2013

Many of you are playing a major role in improving our Quality of Life and Responsible Stewardhip (protecting our precious resources) here at Fort Jackson. I would like to thank you for what you're doing with two of our four priorities (the others being Leader Development and Training/Readiness) and ask that you don't let up.

Mar 14, 2013

In light of the current developments, civilian employees should be managing expenses now to help prepare for reduced income if furloughs occur.

Mar 14, 2013

Fort Jackson Soldiers, employees and family members had the chance Tuesday to make their voices heard during the first installation town hall meetings of 2013.

Mar 14, 2013

At Fort Jackson, the youth organization, now called American Red Cross "VolunTEENS" is thriving, and making real contributions. The school year program, which runs from September to June, is for teens ages 13 through the end of high school.

Mar 14, 2013

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (March 11, 2013) - - Army civilian personnel are bracing for the impact of furloughs and changing financial priorities on their organizations. Approximately 251,000 Department of the Army civilians expect to be notified soon if they will be furloughed up to 22 days starting in April.

Mar 14, 2013

Staff Sgt. David E. Stover, a drill sergeant leader with the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School, is Fort Jackson's 2013 Drill Sergeant of the Year.

Mar 13, 2013

The Army has made available to Soldiers a new online resource to complement the Ready and Resilient Campaign that launched, March 12, 2013.

Mar 13, 2013

The Army projects a decrease in 10,000 to 14,000 recruits across the services this fiscal year as military entrance processing stations shut down one day per week.

Mar 11, 2013

President Barack Obama announced March 11, 2013, that Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously, April 11, for his actions leading up to his capture as a prisoner of war in North Korea.

Mar 8, 2013

Our nation is as great as it is because of the many contributions from all of our citizens -- especially our women.

Mar 8, 2013

Fort Jackson leaders from the various units across the installation are dealing with the reality of sequestration, the automatic spending cuts that went into effect March 1 on the installation.

Mar 8, 2013

"Keeping You Informed" is the theme of Fort Jackson's first semi-annual town hall meeting of 2013, set for March 12 at the Solomon Center.

Mar 8, 2013

Fort Jackson launched this year's Army Emergency Relief campaign Friday with a reception at the Joe. E. Mann Center.

Mar 8, 2013

During March, we celebrate the work done by the largest humanitarian organization in the world, the Red Cross.

Mar 8, 2013

Students at C.C. Pinckney Elementary School put their knowledge of dental hygiene to the test last week in the annual Sugar Bowl.

Mar 8, 2013

The 2012 tax year so far has proven to be both challenging and rewarding.

Mar 7, 2013

Soldier Record Briefs will be available online this fall with debut of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army.

Mar 5, 2013

One of the effects of sequestration, which went into effect March 1, 2013, could be the reduction of the Army's end strength by 100,000, including some Guard and Reserve, the Army's chief of staff told members of Congress.

Mar 5, 2013

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is warning both the Army community and the public about a new Internet phishing scam where criminals are attempting to pose as Army CID officials.

Mar 1, 2013

New Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel promised today to always be frank with the men and women of the department and said he expects all to be direct in return.

Mar 1, 2013

At Fort Jackson, we are extremely fortunate to have two DoDEA schools. I'm proud to say that they are some of our greatest resources. For this reason, it is important that we take the time to recognize our children, teachers and administrators for their sacrifices and accomplishments in education.

Mar 1, 2013

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are bringing back the Hiring Our Heroes initiative to Fort Jackson next week.

Mar 1, 2013

Fort Jackson is working to stay a step ahead of teen dating violence.

Mar 1, 2013

Lacrosse is a relatively new sport in the Columbia area, but one gaining a lot of attention in recent months.

Feb 28, 2013

Stress management/resiliency enhancing APPS for your smart phone

Feb 28, 2013

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- During the final day of the 2013 Association of the United States Army's 2013 Winter Symposium and Exposition, Army leaders joined representatives from academia and industry to discuss emerging strategic trends and how current science and technology initiatives are helping to prepare Soldiers for future threats.

Feb 27, 2013

The Army Reserve's Individual Mobilization Augumentee Program lets Soldiers transitioning from the active component or traditional Army Reserve units to continuing serving without the traditional "one weekend a month, two weeks a year". The IMA program lets Soldiers earn pay and credit towards retirement, receive benefits and entitlements, all while maintaining the flexibility to pursue your career and family aspirations without a "drilling reservist" schedule.

Feb 21, 2013

Message to the Department from Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on the Preparations for Potential Sequestration on March 1 and Furlough Notifications.

Feb 21, 2013

We have been hit pretty hard lately with a number of viruses related to flu and colds. I want to remind all of you that your health is a top priority. As Army medical beneficiaries, you deserve the finest care and support we can provide.

Feb 21, 2013

About $1.2 trillion in budget cuts, about half of which come from defense spending, are scheduled to go into effect March 1 if Congress and President Barack Obama cannot reach a deal to avert them.

Feb 21, 2013

The military spouse group "Her War Her Voice" is continuing to build and grow its identity on Fort Jackson. Melissa Seligman, who co-founded the group in 2009 at Fort Riley, Kan. with fellow Army wife Christina Piper, said "identity will be the group's theme this year.

Feb 21, 2013

Fort Jackson has revised its bugle call schedule for 2013.

Feb 21, 2013

Rep. James Clyburn addresses the crowd as the guest speaker during the Black History Month luncheon, which was hosted by the 165th Infantry Brigade.

Feb 21, 2013

"Gabe took his last breath at 12:44 p.m. while I held (him) in my arms." Gabe, the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog, died last week from cancer. His campaign for last year's Hero Dog award put Gabe and owner, Sgt. 1st Class Charles 'Chuck' Shuck, brought him into contact with celebrities like Betty White.

Feb 20, 2013

For 14 years now the Association of the United States Army has held its winter symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., but this year's event will be the last in the Sunshine State.

Feb 20, 2013

The Army must transition now from a force of execution to one of preparation, said the commander of the Army's Training and Doctrine Command.

Feb 14, 2013

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III shares the stage with former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha, and his daugher Gwen, at a reception for the nation's newest recipient of the Medal of Honor. Romesha earned the award for acts of valor, Oct. 3, 2009, at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan. He was presented the award Feb. 11, 2013, by the President Barack H. Obama at the White House, and was inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes the following day. Shown here, he and his daughter prepare to raise their glasses of soda to toast those who gave their lives in defense of fellow Soldiers. For more information about Romesha and his Medal of Honor citation, visit www.army.mil/medalofhonor/romesha/.

Feb 14, 2013

One of my seven command principles is "Be a Team Player." Team players are those who establish trust with other team members and always complete three tasks: coordinate, collaborate and cooperate, the three C's. I am proud to say that we are an effective team player within Columbia, the Midlands and South Carolina.

Feb 14, 2013

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn is scheduled to be the guest speaker at this year's Black History Month luncheon at Fort Jackson Tuesday.

Feb 14, 2013

The Fort Jackson School District is working to implement a student attendance policy created by the Department of Defense Education Activity.

Feb 14, 2013

Feb 14, 2013

Soldiers from the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Jackson recently traveled to Fort Benning, Ga. and won the overall silver medal in the Warrior Games. Teams from Fort Stewart, Ga. and Fort Gordon, Ga. also participated in the four-day competition.

Feb 14, 2013

Col. Mark Higdon, commander of Moncrief Army Community Hospital, and MACH Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent Bond announced the hospital's 2012 employees of the year during a ceremony at Victory Conference Room.

Feb 13, 2013

While serving as a first sergeant years ago, I was frustrated when an accident report submitted to the U.S. Army Safety Center was returned to me for additional information. Unfortunately, because the accident occurred off duty and my Soldier had been rendered unconscious, I couldn't provide any additional information.

Feb 11, 2013

Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, hosted a town hall forum to share information directly with the TRADOC civilian workforce, Feb. 7, 2013, at Jacob's Theater on Fort Eustis, Va.

Feb 7, 2013

Every year in February, we commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of African-Americans to the nation and our Army. I'm one of 388 Army Generals and one of 38 Black Army Generals. I'm always humbled when I reflect upon my life because I know that if it were not for those who served before me like the Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen, I would not be where I am today. These great Americans all fought wars -- some abroad and some right here at home.

Feb 7, 2013

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2013 as National African American History Month.

Feb 7, 2013

A pair of Soldiers from Fort Jackson have been selected to take part in the 2013 U.S. Army Soldier Show, one as a performer, the other as support.

Feb 7, 2013

Eric Harper has been fighting fires for most of his life. The Los Angeles native took the helm of the Fort Jackson Fire Department in December, replacing Bill Forrester, who retired as fire chief last September.

Feb 7, 2013

Hundreds gathered at Fort Jackson Tuesday to take part in National Prayer Breakfast Day. Clergy of several faiths took part and the Hammond School choir was on hand to sing for the soldiers at the Solomon Center.

Feb 7, 2013

Anyone who has had the opportunity to go beyond the developed areas and venture into the forested lands of Fort Jackson has likely encountered a multitude of wildlife species. With more than 50,000 acres of upland pine stands, hardwood ridges, bottomlands, wetlands, lakes and streams, the diversity of habitats found here allows a vast array of wildlife to call Fort Jackson home.

Feb 5, 2013

Secretary of the Army John McHugh Feb. 4, 2013, directed that programs from resilience training to suicide prevention be part of a wide-ranging "Ready and Resilient Campaign" plan, which will launch later this month.

Feb 1, 2013

The Fort Jackson community celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a luncheon at the Solomon Center Friday. Tickets to the event sold out in advance. Above, The Lower Richland High School Choir entertains the audience with gospel music. Top left, Brig. Gen. Barrye Price, director of human resources policy and deputy chief of staff, G-1 at the Pentagon, gives a presentation discussing little-known facts about King. Left, essays and drawings made by students of C.C. Pinckney Elementary School are on display.

Feb 1, 2013

Officials with PEO Soldier reviewed and discussed the improvements of the new female specific tactical vest with Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, Jan. 31, 2013.

Feb 1, 2013

One of the perennial questions in safety is, "How do we measure what we're doing?" Too often, the only metric we have available is how many Soldiers died in accidents during any particular period. We've gotten into the habit of looking at those numbers and attributing our safety programs' success or failure to them. This isn't necessarily a bad thing; we obviously want the arrow pointing downward on accidental deaths. But, I don't believe it's enough to quantify what we do every day with only a single figure - safety is much bigger and more complex than that.

Jan 31, 2013

Army installations will continue to hire the critical career fields, from firefighters to child care workers, in accordance with guidance regarding a Army-wide hiring freeze and release of term and temporary civilian personnel.

Jan 31, 2013

One of my four "Commanding General's Priorities" is responsible stewardship, and I'm proud to say that here at Fort Jackson we do a great job properly managing resources to accomplish our mission.