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Centennial Park Contract Signed

Submitted by bhilferty on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 01:31
COLUMBIA, S.C. MAR. 10, 2016—The South Carolina community association constructing a centennial park on Fort Jackson today signed the $3 million contract with the builder.

Gateway to the Army Association Board Chairman Cmd. Sgt. Major (ret) Marty Wells and Ron Clamp of Memorial Design from Pelion, South Carolina signed the contract at the Historic First Responder & Military Service Members Memorial at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

All Deploying Sailors Train at Fort Jackson

Submitted by bhilferty on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 20:32
Sailors training at Fort Jackson NIACT
CAMP McGRADY, S.C. — Located in the backwoods outside of Columbia, Camp McCrady was not what I expected. What I expected was Fort Jackson, a large sprawling Army post which graduates an Army basic training class every week and that 35,000 potential soldiers pass through each year. Instead as we drive through the security gates, I saw an unassuming base centered on a quad where the Navy trains sailors bound for the war zone.

Camouflage Jerseys To Be Auctioned During Game

Submitted by bhilferty on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 22:58
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. Sep. 23, 2015- The Lexington County Blowfish announced today the first promotion for the 2016 season. The Blowfish, the Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center in cooperation with the Greater Columbia Chamber will begin the 100th anniversary of Ft. Jackson a year early by celebrating the 99th Birthday on the Annual Ft. Jackson/Blowfish Night at the Lexington County Baseball Stadium and wear one of a kind camouflage player jerseys.