When the idea to form a club for military spouses of Fort Jackson sparked in its founders' minds three years ago, they had one goal: to establish a sense of camaraderie.
By hosting club events and organizing community services projects, the Victory Spouses Club has built a space to bring together the spouses of Soldiers from different units across post with hopes of building long-lasting friendships.
"I would have never met some of these people, because our spouses do very different things and work in different areas on base," said Mary Cook, who's served as the club's president for 2015 to 2016 and was one of its four founders.
"I still keep in touch with the people who no longer live here."
One of the club's primary focuses is community service.
In the past year they have collected socks for the Oliver Gospel Mission and other items for Angel's House, a transitional home for female veterans. They also offer scholarships to members, their Families and others in the Fort Jackson community.
Victory Spouses Club gets together every third Thursday of the month for a themed luncheon at the NCO Club.
April's luncheon centered around gardening.
"I wish more spouses knew about this club," said Kimberly Holliday, a member since last year. "These women are really my friends. I love them all."
You can find out more about the organization by visiting their website at victoryspousesclub.org.
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