Fort Jackson celebrates America's birthday

By Ms. Susanne Kappler (Jackson)July 15, 2013

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6 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – As part of the pre-fireworks entertainment, Soldiers display period uniforms representing all the wars in which the United States participated. The evening's festivities began with concerts by the 282nd Army Band, which entertained the
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7 / 8 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers in Basic Combat Training dance to the music of 'Ear Assault,' the 282nd Army Band's rock ensemble. More than 10,000 Soldiers from basic training and Advanced Individual Training enjoyed the Independence Day party alongside thousands of visit... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- As part of the pre-fireworks entertainment, Soldiers display period uniforms representing all the wars in which the United States participated. The evening's festivities began with concerts by the 282nd Army Band, which entertained the crowd with patriotic music and rock songs. The event was capped off by a 30-minute fireworks show.

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