Oct 18, 2012

Last year, the national Identity Theft Assistance Center report indicated that identity theft increased by 13 percent. Approximately 15 million online shoppers are victims of identity theft each year, with losses totaling upward of $50 billion. That amounts to an average loss of more than $3,000 per victim. These numbers are appalling.

Oct 18, 2012

What stretches almost seven miles of road, uses 125 gallons of paint and has fascinated more than a few drivers on Fort Jackson during the last week?

Oct 18, 2012

You have probably noticed that several of our roads now feature a freshly painted blue line. Many have speculated why the line exists and where it ends. Just as Dorothy had her yellow brick road and Hansel and Gretel had their trail of bread crumbs, visitors to Fort Jackson now have their "blue line."

Oct 18, 2012

Delegates representing various constituent groups on Fort Jackson came together last week to develop a list of issues and recommendations at the fiscal year 2013 Fort Jackson Army Family Action Plan conference.

Oct 18, 2012

On the final day of the 2012 U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition, the competing Soldiers will appear before an NCO or Soldier board comprised of sergeants major from 12 different commands throughout the Army. The Oct. 18 board is taking place at Fort Lee, Va.

Oct 18, 2012

Bits of broken glass and ceramics lay among the leaves and underbrush. This is a part of Fort Jackson few ever see, thickly wooded and secluded from the many training areas scattered about the post.

Oct 18, 2012

Autumn means many things to many people -- football season, changing leaf color, the state fair and cooler temperatures. But to biologists in the Directorate of Public Works Wildlife Branch, autumn has a special meaning -- red-cockaded woodpecker translocation time has arrived.

Oct 18, 2012

Oct 16, 2012

A Fort Jackson, S.C., battalion is piloting a new training tool that will look familiar to many new Soldiers. Virtual Battlespace 2 offers battlefield simulations that allow instructors to create new scenarios and engage the simulation from multiple viewpoints.

Oct 11, 2012

Energy conservation is a great way in which Team Jackson can practice responsible stewardship. Fort Jackson spends roughly $13 million per year on its energy bills. That breaks down to about $1.08 million per month, or $35,000 per day. We must always be looking for ways to reduce our energy costs by using electricity, gas and oil wisely.

Oct 11, 2012

Gabe, a retired military dog who completed morethan 200 combat missions in Iraq, was named American Hero Dog of 2012 last weekend at the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards in Los Angeles.

Oct 11, 2012

The winners of the 2012 All-Army Arts and Crafts Contest were announced last week, with two awards given to artists representing Fort Jackson.

Oct 11, 2012

For potential golfers who may wonder how to get started with the game, the Fort Jackson Golf Club may have a solution.

Oct 10, 2012

By the end of fiscal year 2012, more than 500,000 Soldiers will have completed courses taught by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command instructors.

Oct 10, 2012

On November 6th, Americans will have the opportunity to exercise the most important responsibility we have in a democracy -- the right to vote.

Oct 10, 2012

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal discusses Army Transformation, Business Transformation and Army Equipment Modernization during Government Executive Leadership Briefing's "Fireside Chats", Oct. 10, 2012, at the National Press Club, Washington, DC.

Oct 9, 2012

The Army ended a smartcard pilot Oct. 1, 2012, for 900 Army spouses and retirees, who log on to Army private networks such as Army Knowledge Online and Army self-service sites.

Oct 8, 2012

The Program Executive Officer Soldier is offering an online survey to ask troops to choose from the which of the six proposed redesigned uniforms -- which include 32 improvements -- they like best. The survey opened Oct. 9 and will remain online until Oct. 29.

Oct 4, 2012

More than 100 colleges and universities have signed on to a White House initiative to prepare educators for the unique needs of their military-connected students, Jill Biden announced Oct. 3, 2012, at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va.

Oct 4, 2012

The College Fund and the Army are working together to attract more qualified African American prospects who want to become Army officers

Oct 4, 2012

There is no excuse for domestic violence. This type of behavior cuts against the grain of our institution and Army Values. Domestic violence is also a crime.

Oct 4, 2012

The Army took a collective stand against suicide Sept. 27 by holding a suicide prevention stand-down day.

Oct 4, 2012

Pvt. Victoria Piccoli, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, was invited to take part in a live segment of the "Today" show titled "Young Americans Answering the Call of Duty" last Sunday. It was supposed to be a short segment on the show, a few minutes devoted to the goals of a young Soldier preparing to graduate from Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson. But, within moments of her interview with reporter Lester Holt via satellite in Kabul, Afghanistan, she got the shock of her life.

Oct 4, 2012

Volunteers across the state have joined the fight against Alzheimer's disease to raise awareness of the disease and to provide help for care givers.

Oct 4, 2012

Families of fallen Soldiers came together Sunday evening in a ceremony at Semmes Lake to commemorate their loved ones. Two hundred and ninety five candles lined the pier -- one for each Soldier from South Carolina who has died while on active duty since 2001.

Oct 1, 2012

Ready & Resilient is the Army's holistic approach to total healthcare for its Soldiers, family members, and civilians, both on and off the battlefield.

Sep 28, 2012

Sep 27, 2012

Soldiers seeking the title of 2012 Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeant of the Year encountered an unanticipated turn of events at the competition going on now at Fort Eustis, Va.

Sep 27, 2012

Fort Jackson Soldiers put their skills to the test as they seek to earn the Expert Infantry Badge and more than 5,000 Soldiers can be fed at the same time it what is now the Army's largest dining facility.

Sep 27, 2012

Injured Soldiers dread the uncertainty. Am I medically fit to stay in the Army? If I get out, what disability do I qualify for? What if I don't want my career to end? A few years ago, these questions would have consumed Soldiers and their time as they shuffled between the medical board appointments of the Army and later the disability exams offered by Department of Veteran Affairs -- a process that could stretch as long as 540 days. Today a new system has shortened the overlap between the two agencies giving injured Soldiers a streamlined approach to determining fitness for duty and a proposed VA disability rating all before leaving military service. The Integrated Disability Evaluation System is a collaboration between Department of Defense and the VA to make disability evaluation seamless, simple, fast and fair.

Sep 27, 2012

Suicide is a persistent enemy that we can only defeat collectively. Across the Army, the monthly number of suicides has more than doubled since June, reaching 26 in July. Last year, 165 Soldiers took their lives. So far this year, there have been 191 potential suicides.

Sep 27, 2012

An Armywide suicide prevention stand down is set for today.

Sep 27, 2012

It was a grueling week for the more than 100 Fort Jackson Soldiers hoping to earn the Expert Infantryman Badge. Soldiers had to demonstrate their skills in map reading, first aid, language and protocol as gunfire and cries for help echoed throughout the surrounding forest.

Sep 27, 2012

Terri "Mama T" Andreoni, a 40-year-old, hard-hitting pitcher, led the All-Army women to a 5-4 victory over defending champion All-Air Force in the gold-medal game of the 2012 Armed Forces Softball Championships, Sept. 20, 2012, at the Cannoneer Complex on Fort Sill, Okla.

Sep 25, 2012

Lightening Soldiers' loads has always weighed heavily on Rich Landry's mind. While more and more equipment is being developed to assist them on the battlefield, Landry worries how Soldiers will carry it all over rugged terrain in places such as Afghanistan without incident or injury.

Sep 25, 2012

SAN ANTONIO -- Today we will observe a "Stand Up for Life Day" as we take time to discuss ways to build resiliency among our workforce, emphasize positive health and wellness habits, and learn more about behaviors that may help us deal more effectively with stress - all leading to a more balanced approach to living that recognizes the importance of life.

Sep 20, 2012

In a move to rapidly embrace the new Army Learning Model, the U.S. Army Soldier Support Institute's Recruiting and Retention School at Fort Jackson, S.C., has completely redesigned the Army Recruiter and Center Commander courses - from the curriculum and facilitation, to the number of students, to the students' duty uniform, to the physical appearance and layout of the classrooms.

Sep 20, 2012

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III is encouraging all active-duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers to take the Army Service Uniform survey to help inform the Army's decisions regarding future uniforms and equipment.

Sep 20, 2012

Our endeavor to ensure that we are building the best Army training center is a battle that takes place on and off the field each day. As I reflect on our progress, I think of our ongoing efforts to address the health of our force through medical, social and environmental enhancement programs that will enhance the well-being of our Soldiers, Family members and civilians.

Sep 20, 2012

Building 9810 on Lee Road was formally christened Tuesday morning. The address of the Army Substance Abuse Program, the Soldier Family Assistance Center, American Red Cross and Warrior Transition Unit is now known as the MG John A. Renner Building, named for the 35th commanding general of Fort Jackson. Friends and family of Renner were in attendance Tuesday morning at the site as the new name was unveiled for the public.

Sep 20, 2012

Fort Jackson spouses, and other interested community members, will have the opportunity to "embrace life fully," during the installation's second annual SELF symposium, which is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 28 at the Solomon Center.

Sep 20, 2012

After more than two months of being closed for renovation, Gate 2 reopened for traffic Wednesday. The upgrades were part of an effort to accommodate traffic and commercial vehicles. The gate received additional lanes, existing lanes were widened, and a new sign was built.

Sep 20, 2012

Fort Jackson schools received favorable marks following a Quality Assurance Review conducted earlier this year.

Sep 20, 2012

Dozens of Fort Jackson Soldiers vie for the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge this week, taking part in extensive field tests.

Sep 13, 2012

You've heard it many times: The strength of our Army is our Soldiers. The diversity of our Soldiers is also a great source of strength for the Army. The various attributes, experiences and backgrounds of our Soldiers -- as well as our Civilians and Family members -- across our Army enhance our global capabilities and contribute to an adaptive, culturally astute Army.

Sep 13, 2012

The dining facility at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School at Fort Jackson took the top spot in IMCOM Atlantic's Civilian Garrison category in the annual Philip A. Connelly Awards.

Sep 13, 2012

The Fort Jackson School Board last week approved the expansion of its roster from five to seven members.

Sep 13, 2012

Growing student enrollment at Fort Jackson schools has resulted in the addition of new teaching positions this year, including a full-time music teacher for Pierce Terrace Elementary School.

Sep 13, 2012

Fort Jackson opens up a new dog park.

Sep 13, 2012

The Fort Jackson community came together Tuesday to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. The ceremony in front of Post Headquarters featured displays to honor emergency responders and service members.

Sep 13, 2012

Looking for a job can be a daunting and disappointing experience. Even after sending out numerous resumes, job seekers may not receive a single invitation for an interview.

Sep 10, 2012

The Army has ordered nearly 2 million doses of vaccine to immunize all Soldiers, their families, civilian employees and retirees for the upcoming flu season.

Sep 10, 2012

The Army saw a change in its physical readiness doctrine in March 2010, with the introduction of TC 3-22.20, an action taken in accordance with its 2009 posture statement on the issue. But, this was only a part of a changing approach to comprehensive soldier fitness, which included a slew of new programs at varying levels of command.

Sep 6, 2012

Fort Jackson will remember the victims of 9/11 in a ceremony 9 a.m., Tuesday in front of Post Headquarters.

Sep 6, 2012

On Oct. 1, Fort Jackson will transition its security guard force from contractors to federal employees. This change will require adjustments to the installation's access procedures.

Sep 6, 2012

The Army has changed the way it funds overnight shipping for individual units.

Sep 6, 2012

Sep 6, 2012

Students of the Adjutant General Captains Career Course, Class 902-12, participated in a warrior challenge event at Weston Lake, Aug. 23.

Sep 6, 2012

Sep 6, 2012

New Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment conquer Victory Tower during recent Basic Combat Training exercises.

Sep 5, 2012

The Installation Management Command has the best workforce we have seen in each of our 30-plus years of service. At every installation, base and depot we visit, we are impressed by the spirit, energy and teamwork exhibited by the IMCOM team.

Aug 30, 2012

The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign effort in the Midlands area gets under way next week, and Team Jackson is once again prepared to do its part to help make this year's regional effort another tremendous success.

Aug 30, 2012

The Fort Jackson Jubilee took place Tuesday afternoon at the Solomon Center, welcoming new arrivals to Fort Jackson with educational displays about goods and services available in the community.

Aug 30, 2012

Explore the American Soldier's call to duty in Japan as it rose from the ashes of World War II.

Aug 30, 2012

Fort Jackson children spent a little time away from the television set last Friday, thanks to the Carolina Panthers.

Aug 30, 2012

The Army observes National Preparedness Month, emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of preparedness to strengthen our ability to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond and recover from all emergencies.

Aug 30, 2012

This year's Combined Federal Campaign launched Monday with a reception at the Officers' Club. Even though the country's economic recession has had a negative impact on charitable donations in recent years, this year's campaign goals remain lofty -- to raise $1.5 million for local, national and international charities between Sept. 1 and Dec. 14.

Aug 30, 2012

Eleven acts showcased their talents during the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers talent show Friday at the Solomon Center.

Aug 29, 2012

SAN ANTONIO -- On Sept. 3, we will celebrate Labor Day, recognizing all the hard work that has built and sustained our country. The Labor Day weekend has also come to mark the end of summer. It's a last chance to get together with family and friends, and enjoy the activities that make summer great.

Aug 24, 2012

The Army will retain the current three-event Army Physical Fitness Test, pending a study to determine the best method to measure baseline Soldier physical readiness.

Aug 23, 2012

Thousands hit the streets of Fort Jackson to remember those who have paid the ultimate price and Fort Jackson residents spend a night out to help take a bite out of crime.

Aug 23, 2012

With nearly 1.5 million Soldiers (Active/Reserve/Guard) and Civilians in the workforce, our Army is one of the largest employers in the United States and the world. This Labor Day, we honor you for not only defending the American workplace, but for being such a vital and vibrant part of it. Thank you

Aug 22, 2012

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the military must undergo three transitions in the coming years, with each dependent on finding the best way forward in lean economic times.

Aug 22, 2012

Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate women's equality during a great event here on post -- my thanks to the DENTAC team for organizing the program. This provided a good opportunity to pause and reflect on the accomplishments of women in our society and our Army.

Aug 22, 2012

Almost 3,000 service members and community members laced their running shoes and donned bibs in honor of fallen service members during the second annual Fort Jackson Run for the Fallen, Saturday at Hilton Field.

Aug 22, 2012

According to figures released earlier this month by the Pentagon, 38 Soldiers took their lives in July, the highest numbers recorded in one month since the Army began tracking suicide rates.

Aug 22, 2012

On July 20, a man walked into a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., dressed in police riot gear, armed to the teeth and ready for violence. In a room full of Batman fans dressed in costume for the movie's premiere, the accused shooter, James Holmes, was just another masked face in the crowd until he opened fire, killing 12 people and wounding dozens of others.

Aug 22, 2012

Researchers with the Dorn VA Hospital and the University of South Carolina are conducting a study of physical activity for veterans with combat-related post traumatic stress disorder.

Aug 22, 2012

Did you know the materials donated to the Fort Jackson Reuse Center not only reduce waste and improve the environment, but also save customers tens of thousands of dollars every year?

Aug 16, 2012

Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, former Commanding General, Army Material Command, retires after nearly 38 years in uniform on Summerall Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Aug. 15. Dunwoody is the first woman to serve as a four-star general in both the Army and the U.S. armed forces.

Aug 16, 2012

Now that students are returning to school, we need to make sure all of the good safety we have been practicing during the summer months doesn't take a back seat in the school bus, so to speak.

Aug 16, 2012

Teachers spent the week getting their workspaces ready for students at C.C. Pinckney and Pierce Terrace elementary schools. The new school year begins today, and children aren't the only ones to feeling a little nervous about the start of a new school year.

Aug 16, 2012

The Network Enterprise Center at Fort Jackson has been named best medium-sized NEC in the 7th Signal Command, an accomplishment that recognizes the organization's expertise in operating, maintaining and defending the post's digital networks.

Aug 16, 2012

Lawn mowers and weed trimmers are their tools of choice and despite the record-setting summer heat, they keep the post looking good.

Aug 16, 2012

In an effort to protect the trees lining one of Fort Jackson's main roads, some motorists will have to change their parking habits.

Aug 16, 2012

As families began to arrive Thursday at Hilton Field, sirens from the parade of law enforcement, emergency services vehicles and barking military working dogs greeted them for Fort Jackson's second annual "National Night Out."

Aug 16, 2012

Moncrief Army Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals.

Aug 9, 2012

I want to take this opportunity to personally thank the more than 70 riders who participated in last week's Victory Thunder motorcycle rally to promote and raise awareness for motorcycle safety.

Aug 9, 2012

A hallowed ground that has served as the place where the careers of hundreds of thousands of Soldiers have started is scheduled for an upgrade.

Aug 9, 2012

A Fort Jackson family is looking forward to the chance to introduce a foreign exchange student from Brazil to American culture, history and people.

Aug 9, 2012

Aug 7, 2012

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno traveled to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters at Fort Eustis, Va., July 31, 2012, to receive briefings on TRADOC initiatives that impact both the current force and the Army of 2020.

Aug 7, 2012

The U.S. Army has set the goal of Net-Zero energy consumption by 2030. For an installation to be Net-Zero it must produce as much energy on site as it consumes. This includes thermal and electrical energy. Installations can still be connected to the civilian grid, but over the course of the year the energy pulled from the grid must equal the amount supplied to it. A simple example would be if the hydro dam produced three megawatts of electricity 24 hours a day and the post used six MW for 12 hours a day and zero for the other 12 hours. Given this case, the installation would be Net-Zero because even though it still pulls three MW from the grid during the operating day, it supplies three MW back to the utility at night.

Aug 6, 2012

Staff Sgt. Hector Valadez, casket platoon sergeant, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), tells his experience as a noncommissioned officer in charge of a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Aug 6, 2012

With the 2012 Presidential election less than 90 days away, there are a number of things Soldiers and government employees need to keep in mind when it comes to being in military or government service and being involved in political activity.

Aug 6, 2012

Sgt. Spenser Mango learned in London that much work must be done if he wants to medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Aug 6, 2012

August marks the Army's third annual observance of Antiterrorism Awareness Month. Antiterrorism awareness is a critical aspect of our profession, both on and off duty, because the threat of terrorist attack against our Nation and our Army is real and ever-present.

Aug 6, 2012

A main part of our mission here on Fort Jackson is to turn civilian volunteers into Soldiers, and a big component in doing so is teaching the Army Values. Most of you reading this probably don't have to think hard to remember what they are -- loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage.

Aug 6, 2012

Fort Jackson struggled Wednesday to maintain military and civilian operations in the wake of a massive power outage.

Aug 6, 2012

Run/Walk for the Fallen, honoring fallen Soldiers, will be held 8 a.m. Aug. 18, at Hilton Field's softball complex.