May 17, 2012

More than 200 U.S. Army public affairs professionals from around the world pause for a group photo during this year's Army Worldwide Public Affairs Symposium, May 16, 2012 at Joint Base Andrews, Md.

May 17, 2012

One of the first things any newcomer to Fort Jackson will inevitably learn is how military friendly the Columbia area is. Because of this, it comes as no surprise to me that many service members decide to remain in or relocate to this region after their active duty careers come to an end.

May 17, 2012

A Fort Jackson Soldier received the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army Individual Award of Excellence in Safety in the noncommissioned officer category Monday.

May 17, 2012

May is nationally recognized as Asian Pacific Heritage Month. The U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School will host Fort Jackson's Asian Pacific Heritage luncheon, scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday at the Solomon Center.

May 17, 2012

A pair of Fort Jackson drill sergeants hope to put 100 hikers on a 10K trail this weekend. Sgt. 1st Class James Allred and Staff Sgt. Wayne Whitbeck, drill sergeants with the 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, are staging an event Saturday morning to raise awareness for Ruck for a Cure, a non-profit organization they founded earlier in the year. Ruck for a Cure is designed to raise money and awareness for cancer and related research.

May 17, 2012

Julie Correira's day typically starts out like that of any other stay-at-home mother. She makes breakfast and sends her two children, Sydney, 12, and Isabella, 7, off to school. After that, however, Correira can be found at rifle ranges, obstacle courses and other Fort Jackson training sites.

May 17, 2012

Jeremy Staat and Wesley Barrientos would like to have your attention, please. The two veterans are biking across the nation, travelling 4,500 miles across 14 states in 100 days, to draw attention to health care challenges in the military. Last Thursday, the pair arrived at Fort Jackson, stopping at Post Headquarters on their way to Florence.

May 16, 2012

Beginning on Armed Forces Day on May 19, active duty service men and women - Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and activated National Guard and Reserves - can obtain the new military version of the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass.

May 16, 2012

Another record-breaking milestone! The 2012 Army Ten-Miler filled its 30,000 runner field in record time.

May 10, 2012

It's no secret that it takes more than effective leaders to successfully run an installation and support a military community; Fort Jackson is no exception.

May 10, 2012

Wednesday at the Basic Training Museum, the Main Exchange and at Moncrief Army Community Hospital. Soldiers were on hand to answer questions and educate potential donors about the program.

May 10, 2012

Fort Jackson commanders have a program at their disposal that helps them avert issues like substance abuse, domestic violence or even suicide in their units.

May 10, 2012

Fifty Army, Navy and Air Force chaplains gathered at the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center May 1 to watch a documentary about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a theologian and Nazi resister who is widely considered a 20th century hero of faith to many in the American Christian and Jewish religious communities.

May 10, 2012

Working in a library, one would think things would be sedate, quiet and predictable. Several weeks ago, children's librarian Cecilia Hem Lee, Thomas Lee Hall Library, had a visitor who definitely caught her off guard.

May 10, 2012

Fort Jackson's Active Duty Military 2012 Volunteer of the Year, Staff Sgt. Nicole Steinbring has an active volunteer life both on and off post. As an athlete, she's competed for several years in breast cancer awareness competitive runs, an issue that hits close to home for her.

May 10, 2012

Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes gathered last weekend at Fort Jackson for the South Carolina summer games.

May 9, 2012

In the Army's fight against sexual harassment and assault, Soldiers cannot be passive. They must recognize and confront other Soldiers engaged in offensive behavior or who may sexually assault someone.

May 7, 2012

FORT EUSTIS, Va. -- Seven Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command were recognized as Instructors of the Year and presented awards by Gen. Robert W. Cone, TRADOC's commanding general during the fourth Annual Army Learning Summit May 3 at the TRADOC Headquarters on Fort Eustis.

May 3, 2012

Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Heilman, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, was named Fort Jackson Drill Sergeant of the Year in a ceremony April 26 at the Officers' Club.

May 3, 2012

Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Rorberts, Fort Jackson's commanding general, outlines the "Seven B's" of his command philosophy.

May 3, 2012

Fort Jackson's Retiree Appreciation Days are scheduled for May 17-19.

May 3, 2012

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Troy Skaggs, an instructor with the Soldier Support Institute's Human Resource Management Qualification Course at the Adjutant General School, was named TRADOC Instructor/Facilitator of the Year in the warrant officer category.

May 3, 2012

Fort Jackson has called up dozens of Reservists to instruct Soldiers in training during the summer. The Army is legally obliged to provide one drill sergeant for every 20 Soldiers, but that ratio is increasingly difficult to reach during the summer because of seasonal surges in Initial Entry Training Soldiers expected to arrive at Fort Jackson.

May 3, 2012

These days, Gabe lives a life of leisure, spending most of his days snoozing on the couch. A few years ago, his time was spent working under the scorching Iraq sun, trying to find explosives, ammunition and other weapons before they could be used against him.

May 3, 2012

William "Bill" Bartlett was no stranger to Army life before volunteering to work at Fort Jackson's Red Cross office four years ago. He previously spent 14 years as the Red Cross's emergency services director for the Midlands, but, prior to that, he was in the Army for almost three decades.

May 3, 2012

Fort Jackson's Family Fun Fair Saturday capped off the installation's Month of the Military Child events.

May 3, 2012

Midway through this year's track season, the Fort Jackson team sponsored by Child, Youth and School Services has turned in impressive performances against runners from much larger teams from across the Midlands. The team, which had only nine members last year, has grown to 41 athletes this season and will be sending seven runners to the South Carolina State Championships in June.

May 1, 2012

In this edition of Victory Update, Fort Jackson crowns its Drill Sergeant of the Year, plus meet a Fort Jackson Soldier who is a finalist for Military Father of the Year, and see how volunteers are helping keep the post beautiful while teaching their children about the environment.

Apr 26, 2012

Fort Jackson was one of four recipients recognized April 19, for its participation in the South Carolina Smart Business Recycling program sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Apr 26, 2012

Victory teammates, families and friends -- I want to thank everyone for the warm reception I have received from all of you since I took command. It's a tremendous honor to be your 45th commanding general.

Apr 26, 2012

Moncrief Medical Home, Moncrief Army Community Hospital's community based primary care clinic, is hosting its one year anniversary open house celebration from 3 to 5 p.m., Friday. Anyone interested in learning more about the clinic and the services it provides is welcome to attend. There will be refreshments and tours of the clinic.

Apr 26, 2012

The Army could not function without the time and labor contributed each year by volunteers, Fort Jackson's commanding general said last week.

Apr 26, 2012

The Fort Jackson ID card office is changing its process to issue Common Access Cards and dependent and retiree military identification cards.

Apr 26, 2012

Time doesn't heal all wounds, especially those resulting from the slaughter of millions that took place during the Holocaust almost seven decades ago.

Apr 26, 2012

Fort Jackson community members came together Saturday to do their part in keeping the post beautiful. In celebration of Earth Day, volunteers gathered near Semmes Lake to clean up the shoreline and plant trees at Semmes Park.

Apr 26, 2012

Six drill sergeants are in competition to be named Fort Jackson's Drill Sergeant of the Year for 2012.

Apr 20, 2012

Soldiers with the 193rd Infantry Brigade fold the American flag that was draped over the casket carrying the body of retired Master Sgt. John Baker, a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away at his home in Columbia, S.C.

Apr 19, 2012

Fort Jackson Soldier among three national finalists in military fatherhood award.

Apr 19, 2012

The Army Values of selfless service and personal courage are expected during the course of your daily duties as a combat veteran. Sometimes these values seem distant or not as essential in a garrison environment, and Soldiers long for the days of "immediate gratification" to see the results of their efforts.

Apr 19, 2012

There's little chance that Pamela Jacobs will run out of reasons to speak about sexual assault awareness. With 1,439 cases of forcible rape reported to law enforcement in South Carolina last year, the executive director of the S.C. Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence has enough subject matter to prompt thousands of discussions.

Apr 19, 2012

Purchasing a home is one the biggest financial decisions a person can make in his or her life. Not only are the location, decor, maintenance, safety and price major factors, but so is the potential resale value if moving is required.

Apr 19, 2012

This week is National Volunteer Week. The Fort Jackson Army Volunteer Corps consists of men, women, children and families who offer their time and talents to help those in need or ensure that events for military families and civilians go according to plan.

Apr 19, 2012

Prize numbers being called out, celebration music over the loud speakers, and an assortment of balloons anchored by chairs set the stage for a Health and Wellness Fair hosted by the Exceptional Family Member Program and Army Community Services Friday at the Solomon Center.

Apr 19, 2012

The Department of Defense Education Activity, in collaboration with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, launched a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics initiative in DoDEA schools worldwide.

Apr 19, 2012

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation's Outdoor Recreation Division is joining forces with the Fort Jackson Environmental Division to celebrate Earth Day in a most appropriate manner -- cleaning up Semmes Lake and bringing families together for fun and a little good karma .

Apr 19, 2012

The Army recently extended its smartcard pilot for Army spouses and retirees through September after what officials called a very positive response to the pilot program, which began in October 2011.

Apr 12, 2012

Bastogne's history had always been turbulent. Founded by the Gauls during the time of the Roman Empire, it was granted formal charter in 1332 and absorbed into the Duchy of Burgundy more than a century later.

Apr 12, 2012

The man in the wheelchair stood up, walked over and stuck out his hand. There were some protests from his family as he stood, but they let it pass.

Apr 12, 2012

The Exchange at Fort Jackson/Shaw Air Force Base won the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's Commander's Cup Award (medium category) for operational excellence.

Apr 12, 2012

The month of April is designated "Month of the Military Child" to recognize the sacrifices children of service members make. Fort Jackson schools took the opportunity Monday to show their students what their mothers and fathers do at Fort Jackson and have done across the Army.

Apr 12, 2012

Fort Jackson has a new commander. Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts, former deputy commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command at Fort Knox, Ky., assumed command Tuesday of the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson from outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. James Milano.

Apr 12, 2012

There are only a few times each year when Soldiers and families can really celebrate faith and hope.

Apr 12, 2012

Don't be late! Don't be late ... for a very important date!

Apr 11, 2012

Fort Jackson welcomes Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts as its 45th commander.

Apr 11, 2012

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden mark the first anniversary of their "Joining Forces" initiative.

Apr 5, 2012

As my wife, Kim, and I prepare to depart Fort Jackson after nearly two years of duty at this wonderful installation, we are filled with mixed emotions and fond memories.

Apr 5, 2012

Think of the time when you thought your customer interests were not served, for example at a restaurant, where you are marshaled in with great fanfare, napkins gracefully placed on your lap, but then you are neglected for a great length of time before the attendant takes your order.

Apr 5, 2012

Jordanian military dignitaries got a look last week at how the Soldier Support Institute plans and implements leadership training.

Apr 5, 2012

Events are scheduled throughout April on Fort Jackson to recognize the sacrifices of children in military families.

Apr 5, 2012

Twenty-nine students with Adjutant General Captain Career Course participated in a community service project Saturday at Harvest Hope Food Bank. Harvest Hope is a non-profit, hunger relief organization that collects items to package and deliver to people in need.

Apr 5, 2012

When Maj. Gen. James Milano hands over the reins of the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson to Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts Tuesday, it will mark the end of Milano's 33-year career in the Army.

Apr 5, 2012

Fort Jackson's canine competition takes a 'foolish' twist

Apr 4, 2012

Army officials have announced the tightening of recruitment and reenlistment standards to reduce end strength and reshape the force to meet future requirements.

Mar 29, 2012

As the spring and summer seasons approach, the likelihood a Soldier will become an accident statistic increases. To counter that trend, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center is asking service members to take pride of ownership in their personal safety.

Mar 29, 2012

If you are a single Soldier on post, you need to be taking advantage of the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program, if you have not already done so.

Mar 29, 2012

A storage room fire has temporarily shut down the NCO Club.

Mar 29, 2012

The Army Training Center and Fort Jackson will welcome Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts as its new commanding general in a ceremony at 10 a.m., April 10, at the Officers' Club.

Mar 29, 2012

The annual IMCOM Atlantic Region Best Warrior Competition took place last week at Fort Jackson, bringing 19 Soldiers from posts around the Atlantic seaboard to compete for the title of "best warrior."

Mar 29, 2012

By Sgt. 1st Class Darrin Robinson's estimate, he has more than 1,000 brothers and sisters.

Mar 28, 2012

The U.S. Army is partnering with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the largest student governed organization in the nation, to support students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers during NSBE's 38th Annual Convention.

Mar 26, 2012

As part of the Army's restructuring in Europe, V Corps will not return to Germany when its deployment to Afghanistan ends next year, the Army's chief of staff said.

Mar 22, 2012

Voting is an important right that affords every American the opportunity to have a personal voice in shaping our country's future. In our political process, every vote counts, and one vote can make a world of difference.

Mar 22, 2012

Col. Stephen Yackley assumed duty March 16 as deputy commander, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson. Before this assignment, Yackley served as the chief of staff, First Army Division East, Fort Meade, Md.

Mar 22, 2012

Lt. Col. Kimberley Norris-Jones had given up. She was exhausted after crossing a three-mile bridge on a recumbent tricycle, and was met on the other side of the bridge by harsh winds. Designed to offset physical disabilities, recumbent vehicles allow riders to pedal from a seated position.

Mar 22, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno testify before the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee on Capitol Hill, Mar. 21, 2012. The hearing was on the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2013 and the future year's defense program.

Mar 22, 2012

When the McDonald's All American High School Girls Basketball Game in Chicago tips off 6 p.m. Wednesday, members of the Fort Jackson community watching the game on ESPNU might spot a familiar face on the sideline.

Mar 21, 2012

The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments are using their partnered programs to identify and treat traumatic brain injury, representatives of both departments said March 19, 2012, during a roundtable discussion on new advances in the field.

Mar 21, 2012

All of the active service components and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their numerical year-to-date recruiting goals for fiscal year 2012 through February, Pentagon officials reported March 20, 2012.

Mar 21, 2012

The United States Army announced today that it has signed an agreement with Harvard University to re-establish a formal on-campus relationship with the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

Mar 21, 2012

The CSF Soldier Fitness Resiliency Goals Book has been download almost 20,000 times to either an iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Mar 19, 2012

The Army will begin to shape the force by implementing the Qualitative Service Program, beginning with a centralized selection board that will convene after April 1, 2012.

Mar 15, 2012

Not long after taking command at Fort Jackson -- and the Milano Family becoming official residents of Columbia and, of course, South Carolina Gamecocks fans -- I began to realize just how fortunate we were to be part of the greater Columbia community.

Mar 15, 2012

The Victory Care Clinic formally opened its doors to patients Monday with a ribbon cutting at Moncrief Army Community Hospital.

Mar 15, 2012

Many people connected with the military know that American Red Cross military support dates back more than a century, when Red Cross founder Clara Barton began her humanitarian work on the battlefields of the Civil War. Barton, in addition to nursing the ill and injured, provided a conduit for emergency communications and reconnected families with military loved ones.

Mar 15, 2012

On March 8, Jews all over the world celebrated the feast of Purim, the most joyous holiday in the religious calendar.

Mar 15, 2012

A CrossFit training program is now available at Fort Jackson, free of charge for active military and government employees.

Mar 14, 2012

The Soldier Support Institute welcomed its new commanding general last week.

Mar 12, 2012

Instructors at the Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic School at Fort Jackson, S.C., decided to use a little imagination to keep valuable equipment from being transferred from the battlefield to the classroom.

Mar 8, 2012

When Staff Sgt. Caroline Telles, a drill sergeant with the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, found herself in financial hardship after dealing with overpayment issues, she turned to her command team for help.

Mar 8, 2012

The news that the Army is downsizing is no reasonfor Soldiers to panic. The reduction process is nothing new -- our Army grows and shrinks to meet our nation's demands and available resources.

Mar 8, 2012

Often the first law enforcement members on the scene of a mass casualty site, it's usually up to SWAT team members to stabilize the situation and render initial first aid.

Mar 8, 2012

Connie Bowman had to go halfway around the world to come full circle.

Mar 8, 2012

Columbia area law enforcement teams up with Fort Jackson to learn some life-saving skills, and a Hiring our Heroes job fair attracts nearly 1500 job seekers.

Mar 7, 2012

Thousands of service members and veterans whose mortgages were wrongfully foreclosed on, or who were improperly denied lower mortgage interest rates in the national housing crisis, can receive "significant relief," President Barack Obama announced today.

Mar 7, 2012

The first sergeant major of the Army, William O. Wooldridge, died March 5, 2012, in El Paso, Texas, at age 89.

Mar 7, 2012

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Both pre-registered Soldiers and veterans and walk-ins numbering a total of 1,176 job seekers attended the Hiring Our Heroes job fair held at Fort Jackson's Solomon Center on March 6.

Mar 1, 2012

More than 60 troops and veterans came together at a local hotel as they prepared to receive an honor they have all earned: the nation's thanks for their service.

Mar 1, 2012

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1.7 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, each year. Of those, 52,000 people die; TBI is also a contributing factor to a third of all injury-related deaths in the U.S.

Mar 1, 2012

A national effort to connect members of the armed forces and their families with jobs will be setting up shop on Fort Jackson next week.

Mar 1, 2012

The Army has made tremendous strides throughout history and particularly in recent decades regarding the role of women in uniform.