Veterans honored with Wreaths Across America
Pat Danielson placed a wreath at her late husband's grave Saturday afternoon and stepped back to take a photo, capturing the green wreath, red bow and white tombstone.Click to Continue »
View ArticleMilitary volunteers deliver gifts to kids
Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard and the Army at Fort Jackson are teaming up to provide Christmas cheer for kids at a Columbia children's home.Click to Continue »
View ArticleWounded hero receives free home
A military hero?s dream of owning a home became a reality this week following a generous gift from two insurance-related companies.Click to Continue »
View ArticleGraham: Cut bureaucracy, not bases
As we honor those who have fought, bled and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their nation, we must also keep in mind the soldiers, sailors and marines who…Click to Continue »
View ArticleGraham speaks out against military cuts
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, on a campaign-like swing through South Carolina?s military communities on Tuesday and Wednesday, said $1 trillion in planned cuts would cripple the nation?s armed forces,...
View ArticleMilitary task force hires executive coordinator
The S.C. Military Base Task Force ? the group appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley to protect the state?s military installations during the upcoming defense budget cutbacks ? has hired an…Click to Continue »
View ArticleA new normal: Helping military children adjust
Its 7:30 a.m. in a classroom at Sandlapper Elementary in northeast Columbia and 10-year-old Michael McGill is waiting to talk to his mother in Pakistan.Click to Continue »
View ArticleMilitary: Things that go boom in the night (and day)
If you are living or traveling east of Columbia near I-77, you?re likely to hear the occasional bugle call.Click to Continue »
View ArticleFort Jackson celebrates 95th birthday
Fort Jackson rang in its 95th birthday today with cake, kids and a minimum of fanfare.Click to Continue »
View ArticleGate 2 at Fort Jackson will close Monday
Drivers entering Fort Jackson through Gate 2 on Strom Thurmond Boulevard (Forest Drive) will soon have to find a temporary alternative and allow extra time for their commute.Click to Continue »
View ArticleFort Jackson military dog up for hero award
On Oct. 6, Gabe, a weapons sniffing dog at Fort Jackson who conducted 210 combat missions in Iraq will be cooling his paws at the Beverly Hills Hilton with the…Click to Continue »
View ArticleSgt. Nolan goes home to his beloved Peggy
Hes back with Peggy. Former Staff Sgt. Robert Nolan, 80, whose loyal love for Peggy, his wife of 51 years, eight months and 18 days, was chronicled last year in…Click to Continue »
View ArticleDamage to Fort Jackson substation repaired; power 95% restored
After spending nearly 24 hours in the dark, Fort Jackson is expected to have electricity restored some time early Thursday.Click to Continue »
View ArticleFort Jackson plans run for fallen soldiers
Fort Jackson will present its second annual 5K Run for the Fallen, honoring fallen soldiers, at 8 a.m. Aug. 18 at Hilton Field?s softball complex.Click to Continue »
View ArticleFort Jackson’s Gate 2 to reopen
A refurbished Gate 2 that meets federal guidelines for post entryways and which is better equipped to handle large amounts of traffic will open Wednesday at Fort Jackson.Click to Continue »
View ArticleJob fair slated at fort
Fort Jackson will hold a job fair for all veterans, military personnel, military spouses, retirees and Department of Defense employees from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 2, at the post?s…Click to Continue »
View ArticleFort Jackson to conduct tours of training
Maj Gen. Bryan Roberts is inviting the public to a special, up-close tour of Fort Jackson and its soldiers in training.Click to Continue »
View ArticleBuilding dedicated to former commander
Fort Jackson on Tuesday dedicated a building to a former commander from Arizona who retired in Columbia and spent the rest of his life serving the community.Click to Continue »
View ArticlePHOTOS: Job seekers at Fort Jackson
Photos from a job fair at Fort Jackson for veterans, military personnel, military spouses and Defense Department employees.Click to Continue »
View ArticleSearch launched for Fort Jackson soldier missing from home since Saturday
A Fort Jackson soldier missing since Saturday has been sighted in Gary, Ind., and it is thought he may be headed toward his parents home in Minnesota.Click to Continue »
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