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By Jeff Schogol Nov 8, 2020

Soldier killed while on Fort Jackson rifle range identified

Two other soldiers have died at Fort Jackson this year.

By David Travis Bland, The State Nov 6, 2020

Fort Jackson soldier dies while training on rifle range

A Fort Jackson, South Carolina, soldier died after being injured on the rifle training range, base officials announced Friday

By Greg Hadley and Noah Feit, The State (Columbia, S.C.) Sep 14, 2020

Army identifies soldier who died at Fort Jackson in fourth base death in past year

On Sunday, the soldier was publicly identified as Pvt. Michael Wise, according to Army officials. He was assigned to the...

By Greg Hadley, The State (Columbia, S.C.) Sep 13, 2020

Soldier in training found dead in Fort Jackson barracks in fourth death at base in past year

A basic combat training soldier at Fort Jackson was found dead in his barracks Saturday morning, U.S. Army officials

By Haley Britzky May 28, 2020

Meet the Fort Jackson trainees who overcame COVID-19 and graduated basic training

"I got a fever, really weak and I had aches. I coughed a lot and when I blew my nose...

By Haley Britzky Apr 17, 2020

Army to resume sending recruits to basic training despite COVID-19 cases at Fort Jackson

“We’ve done pretty well overall, all things considered.”

By Noah Feit, The State Mar 12, 2020

Army identifies soldier who died after training at Fort Jackson

Pvt. Angel Cortes of Connecticut is the National Guard soldier who died Tuesday following a medical emergency while attending basic...

By Haley Britzky Jan 25, 2020

‘He was our brother’ — Soldiers honor Army PFC who died during basic training

"The ones you love never truly die."

By Haley Britzky Jan 9, 2020

Soldier dies during basic training at Fort Jackson

The incident is still being investigated.

By David Travis Bland, The State Sep 22, 2019

Fort Jackson soldier dies while preparing for training drill, officials say

An 18-year-old Army recruit at Fort Jackson died following a "medical emergency" before a training drill, according to an officials...

By Sammy Fretwell, The State Jul 28, 2019

Toxins from hand grenades and explosives have poisoned the drinking water near Fort Jackson

More than 16 percent of the drinking water wells tested near Fort Jackson during the past six years have shown...

By PCSgrades Jun 8, 2019

Your Fort Jackson Area Guide

Fort Jackson is home to the United States Army Training Center, the Army's most active training station. This post trains...

By Jeff Schogol Jul 30, 2018

CO’s Prostitution Arrest Won’t Delay Army Basic Training Changes

The Army is moving forward with changes to basic training slated to begin in October, despite the recent arrest of...

By John Monk, The State Oct 8, 2017

Army IDs Soldiers Killed And Injured In Fort Jackson Incident

Army officials on Saturday identified the soldiers who were involved in Friday’s deadly incident at Fort Jackson in Columbia involving...

By Noah Feit and Jeff Wilkinson, The State Oct 7, 2017

2 Soldiers Killed, 6 Injured In Fort Jackson Incident

Two soldiers died and six more were injured, two critically, in what’s being called an accident at Fort Jackson, the...

By Adam Linehan Aug 21, 2017

How To View The Eclipse If You’re In The Army And Don’t Want To Burn Out Your Eyeballs

The United States is about to be treated to a total solar eclipse, and many active-duty soldiers across the country...

By Jeff Wilkinson, The State (Columbia, S.C.) Jul 29, 2016

Fort Jackson Drill Sergeant Dies After Fitness Training Run

A senior non-commissioned officer at Fort Jackson collapsed and died after finishing a two-mile run Thursday morning, according to fort...

By James Clark May 16, 2016

This Is What Privates Go Through During Army Basic Training

In the Army, basic combat training is the first step of training as a soldier, and for those in fields...