Sgt. 1st Class Allen Roach, a senior drill sergeant
Sgt. 1st Class Allen Roach, a senior drill sergeant on Fort Jackson takes accountabiliity prior to train up for the Fort Jackson Expert Infantryman Badge competition Mar. 22.
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Tony Garrison stands in front of his work truck on Fort Jackson Oct. 15 while holding his second published book. Garrison retired from the Army after more than 20 years of service and turned hobbies he was pass... More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment prepare to walk onto the field during the University of South Carolina military appreciation football game Nov. 9 at William-Brice Stadium.
Members of the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina Troupe
Members of the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina Troupe perform songs during the 2019 American Indian Heritage Month observance Nov. 15 at Fort Jackson’s NCO Club. The observance recognized the heritage, cultu... More
U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander
U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford “Beags” Beagle Jr., right, speaks with members of Fort Jackson Police during a “Coffee and Conversation” session Feb. 6. During the sessio... More
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment wait to be manifested for their movement to Advanced Individual Training March 31 on Fort Jackson. The Soldiers were spaced out far enough apart as part of th... More
Cashier Nikita Abrams finalizes an order at the Fort
Cashier Nikita Abrams finalizes an order at the Fort Jackson Commissary March 31. Check out lanes look a little different since plexiglass shield were installed on March 30 to help battle the spread of the COVI... More
Larissa Pinckney, speech and language teacher at Pierce
Larissa Pinckney, speech and language teacher at Pierce Ter-race Elementary, reads a book to her students during their first day of virtual learning on Aug. 24. Students attending schools on Fort Jack-son will... More
Trainees from 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment
Trainees from 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment participate in a battery of tests to determine how a Soldier's body reacts to the stress of Basic Combat Training during a study aimed at reducing training in... More
Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commander of the U.S. Army Training
Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commander of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, gives a speech during the Basic Combat Training graduation ceremony for 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment Aug. 29 at Hilton Fi... More
University of South Carolina fans go craze moments
University of South Carolina fans go craze moments after the kickoff of the school's Military Appreciation Day game against the Western Carolina University Catamounts, Nov. 19. During the game the school honor ... More
Capt. Amanda Jeffries, Public Health Activity-Fort
Capt. Amanda Jeffries, Public Health Activity-Fort Gordon, Fort Jackson Branch, treats military working dog Thor to spray cheese as a reward for being calm during a checkup at the Fort Jackson Veterinarian Offi... More
Soldiers board a plane at the Columbia Metropolitan
Soldiers board a plane at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport April 24 as they head to their Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston in Texas.
Gen. John J. "Blackjack" Pershing, aka World War One
Gen. John J. "Blackjack" Pershing, aka World War One history buff Dane Coffman, speaks to members of the Fort Jackson community at the second installment of the Centennial Lecture Series about the necessity of ... More
Staff Sgt. James Holloman, with the Army Training Center
Staff Sgt. James Holloman, with the Army Training Center at Fort Jackson, motions for a trainee to join a certain queue for processing out on Victory Block Leave Dec. 18 at the Coleman Gym on post.
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Trenton Starr and his sister Ella read books to Roxy at the Fort Jackson Library Jan. 9. Roxy is one of several dogs who goes to the library to encourage children to read books and socialize with each other. Ro... More
Thor, a Fort Jackson military working dog, licks spray
Thor, a Fort Jackson military working dog, licks spray cheese as a reward during his checkup at the Veterinarian Office.
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino, center,
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino, center, visits with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, S.C., July 26, 2013. Barrino took time to visit the Basic C... More
Trainees check their cell phones and update their Family
Trainees check their cell phones and update their Family members at the Solomon Center on Fort Jackson Dec. 18 as they prepare to be processed for departure on Victory Block Leave. Rougly 6,000 trainees from Fo... More
Drill sergeants from the United States Army Drill Sergeant
Drill sergeants from the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy on Fort Jackson watch as cadets align their formation during the South Carolina Army JROTC State Drill Team Championship held at Airport High ... More
Pink ribbons hang on a wall of the Fort Jackson Solomon
Pink ribbons hang on a wall of the Fort Jackson Solomon Center Sept. 21 to remember and honor those who have suffered or survived breast cancer.
Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion
Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion pose for a photo during the Haunted Trail put on for families on Oct. 28.
Williette Simmons, a volunteer with American Red Cross
Williette Simmons, a volunteer with American Red Cross assists a donor in giving blood during a Community Blood Drive at the NCO Club on post Jan. 25.
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino, right,
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino, right, visits with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, S.C., July 26, 2013. Barrino took time to visit the Basic Co... More
Brig. Gen. Milford 'Beags' Beagle Jr, Fort Jackson
Brig. Gen. Milford 'Beags' Beagle Jr, Fort Jackson and Army Training Center commander, receives the unit colors from Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost, commander of the Center for Initial Military Training, June 22 durin... More
A child holds her unicorn tight as a line forms behind
A child holds her unicorn tight as a line forms behind her to meet Santa.
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino, center,
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino, center, second row, poses for a group photograph with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment during her visit to Fort Jackson, S.C., Ju... More
Post Command Sgt. Maj. Philson Tavernier, stands before
Post Command Sgt. Maj. Philson Tavernier, stands before the formation led by Army Training Center operations sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Daniel Wrightsman, for the first time after taking responsibilty of Fort Ja... More
Fort Jackson's police department held its first awards
Fort Jackson's police department held its first awards ceremony Jan. 20 at Magruders Pub on post. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Timmons, Fort Jackson Public Affairs/Released)
Left to right. Fort Jackson Command Sgt. Maj. Jerimiah
Left to right. Fort Jackson Command Sgt. Maj. Jerimiah E. Gan and Fort Jackson commander Brig. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr., talk with the students and other civilians about the post.
Photo by Alexandra Shea Family members gather to celebrate
Photo by Alexandra Shea Family members gather to celebrate Kristy French-Baldwin and Gwendolyn Jefferson being awarded the Civilian Commendation Medals Nov. 22 for their quick actions to save 15-month old Elian... More
From left: Col. Michael Tigue, former Adjutant General
From left: Col. Michael Tigue, former Adjutant General School commandant, Col. Steven Aiton, Soldier Support Institute commander, and Col. Marcus Motley, AG school commandant prepare to pass the virtual guidon ... More
Ian Smith, Fort Jackson Forestry Branch Fire Management
Ian Smith, Fort Jackson Forestry Branch Fire Management Officer, sets a test burn in an area to verify which way the wind is blowing. (Photo Credit: Mr. Ron Lester (Fort Jackson))
Cassandra McNeal-Harris shares her knowledge of couponing
Cassandra McNeal-Harris shares her knowledge of couponing during the Sept. 10 Coupon Craze Workshop at Fort Jackson’s Army Community Service Center. During the class, McNeal-Harris taught attendees how to save ... More
Pvt. Trentarius May speaks to Pfc. Connor James McGurran’s
Pvt. Trentarius May speaks to Pfc. Connor James McGurran’s father, Navy Cmdr. Shawn McGurran, during a memorial ceremony Jan. 16 for his son. “Sir, I want to let you know that you are not suffering alone,” May ... More
Lt. Col. Jered Evans, commander of 1st Battalion, 61st
Lt. Col. Jered Evans, commander of 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment, speaks to Soldiers before they loaded buses to move to Advanced Individual Training. The Soldiers practiced social distance enabled trai... More
A line of cars stretches to the Solomon Center July
A line of cars stretches to the Solomon Center July 10 during COVID-19 drive through testing. The testing held in cooperation with the Medical University of South Carolina was held on post July 8 and 10.
Members of law enforcement practice their close quarter
Members of law enforcement practice their close quarter skills during the annual FBI/SWAT tactical training summit on-post. (Photo Credit: Ms. Elyssa Vondra (Jackson))
Spc. Matthew Rhodes, Fort Jackson’s Soldier of the
Spc. Matthew Rhodes, Fort Jackson’s Soldier of the Year, places the wreath at the base of the flagpole during the Fort Jackson Memorial Day ceremony, Monday in honor of the sacrifices of all service members kil... More
Volunteers take nasal swabs of Fort Jackson community
Volunteers take nasal swabs of Fort Jackson community members at a COVID-19 drive through testing at Fort Jackson July 8. The installation and the Medical University of South Carolina provided the testing. Test... More
Supplies used to ensure the cleanliness and safety
Supplies used to ensure the cleanliness and safety of providers and patrons sits on a table during drive through COVID-19 testing July. 10.
A Soldier in Training with 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry
A Soldier in Training with 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment pulls the pin on a grenade before engaging a target at the grenade assault course May 16. In week seven, the Centennial Battalion concentrated on... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment stands at parade rest while waiting with other members of his company at the Joe E. Mann Center on post Nov. 29 to purchase tickets to take them home on Victo... More
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, left, and Brig.
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, left, and Brig. Gen. Milford H. 'Beags' Beagle Jr., Fort Jackson commander, chat during the 'Live PD' cast appearance Nov. 29 on post. (Photo Credit: by Ms. Saskia Gabriel (Fo... More
Staff Sgt. James Ferguson, with Bravo Company, Special
Staff Sgt. James Ferguson, with Bravo Company, Special Troops Battalion, carefully watches as Staff Sgt. Frankie Berdecia Rodriguez, with Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, dons his protectiv... More
Spc. Charles Record, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine
Spc. Charles Record, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Soldier of the Year and a rigger with the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Ga. Record won TRADOC's Best Warrior Competition held at For... More
Sgt. Marcus Maxey, an information technology specialist
Sgt. Marcus Maxey, an information technology specialist at Fort Gordon, Ga., demonstrates his form to his coach Terry Lawrence at Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, S.C. Sept. 13. Maxey is training to at... More
On November 14, 2019, the Fort Jackson, SC recycle
On November 14, 2019, the Fort Jackson, SC recycle center held a special event to collect paper to shred, and to collect electronics, tires and other recyclables not picked up during normal trash collection. (P... More
Santa and Mrs. Claus prepare to ride a carriage through
Santa and Mrs. Claus prepare to ride a carriage through the Fort Jackson housing areas Dec. 24.
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino, center,
Grammy Award-winning singer Fantasia Barrino, center, visits with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment July 26, 2013. Barrino took time to visit the Basic Combat Training Soldiers... More
University of South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver
University of South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Deebo Samuels cuts back up field as he rushes for his first rushing touchdown of the game Nov. 19. The University of South Carolina Gamecocks won the Militar... More
Fort Jackson community members swarm the Solomon Center
Fort Jackson community members swarm the Solomon Center Jan. 20 to attend the Child Youth Services Penny Carnival. According to Cindy Andre-Noel, CYS Outreach Director, 325 adults and 625 children attended the ... More
The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy color guard stands
The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy color guard stands during the Aug. 31 change of command ceremony between outgoing commandant Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Gilmer and incoming commandant Command Sgt. Maj. Micha... More
Members of Task Force Marshall stand at parade rest
Members of Task Force Marshall stand at parade rest while waiting for the unit's transfer of authority ceremony to begin Oct. 30 at Camp McCrady, S.C. Lt. Col. Karl Painter transferred authority for training Na... More
Staff Sgt. Giovanti Lugo, an infantryman and drill
Staff Sgt. Giovanti Lugo, an infantryman and drill sergeant with the 193rd Infantry Brigade applies face paint during EIB testing March 20. After a grueling first day of testing, 161 infantrymen began the patro... More
A trainee stores paperwork he transported with him
A trainee stores paperwork he transported with him from his Military Entrance Processing Station. Once the Ascensions Information Environment software is completed, trainees will no longer need to hand-carry do... More
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A group of Soldiers salute Pvt. Angel Iram Cortes-Torres’ ‘Soldiers’ Cross’ during his memorial ceremony March 17 on Fort Jackson. Cortes-Torres was a trainee from Company D, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regime... More
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Fort Jackson Emergency Medical Specialists watch as Staff Sgt. Anthony Evans, a drill sergeant with Company B, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment treats the wounds of Rescue Randy. Evans and his unit were pa... More
A Fort Jackson Soldier completes a questionnaire to
A Fort Jackson Soldier completes a questionnaire to receive gifts during Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Women’s Equality Day event Aug. 26.
Drill sergeants from Company B, Task Force Marshall
Drill sergeants from Company B, Task Force Marshall salute during the unit's transfer of authority ceremony Oct. 30 at Camp McCrady, S.C.
A color guard team from Fort Jackson’s 165th Infantry
A color guard team from Fort Jackson’s 165th Infantry Brigade, presents the nation’s colors during the University of South Carolina Military Appreciation Football Game Nov. 9.
Brig. Gen. Milford “Beags” Beagle Jr., commander, U.S.
Brig. Gen. Milford “Beags” Beagle Jr., commander, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson welcomes attendees of the installation’s Come Meet Your Army Tour, Nov. 18. The outreach tour consisted of a briefin... More
Ann Garner, director of the Directorate of Public Works,
Ann Garner, director of the Directorate of Public Works, watches as James Harper with Fort Jackson Family Homes speaks about the money spent on housing repairs during the Community Town Hall Sept. 16.
Soldiers and MUSC COVID responders pose for a photo
Soldiers and MUSC COVID responders pose for a photo during drive-thru testing Sept. 22.
Col. Marcus Motley, commandant of the Adjustant General
Col. Marcus Motley, commandant of the Adjustant General School, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony June 23 at the SSI Auditorium.
Pfc. Samuel Overman, 3rd battalion 39th infantry regiment,
Pfc. Samuel Overman, 3rd battalion 39th infantry regiment, loads the car with his sister and drill sergeant, as his father takes his photo during the exodus for Victory Block Leave, Dec. 22.
Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost, Center of Initial Military
Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost, Center of Initial Military Training commander, greets range control officials Aug. 8 during a tour of Fort Jackson, (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Ron Lester/Fort Jackson Public Affairs)
Victory Tower, US Army Photo
Chaplain candidates in the Basic Officer Leaders Course rappel down Victory Tower under the watchful eye of the Soldiers of the 104th Training Division (LT). (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton)
Trainees pray during the Ash Wednesday Mass held Feb.
Trainees pray during the Ash Wednesday Mass held Feb. 26 at the Main Post Chapel. Attendees were marked with a cross of ash on their foreheads, a symbol of the dust from which God created man.
Fort Jackson Soldiers transfer duffel bags onto a cargo
Fort Jackson Soldiers transfer duffel bags onto a cargo carrier to be loaded onto an airplane taking them to their Advanced Individual Training location. They were part of the first two flights to leave Fort Ja... More
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On July 10, 2020, Greg, a Fort Jackson Housing Office maintenance employee, cleans a gutter system in the Peirce Terrance 7 housing area. Greg has worked for the Fort Jackson Housing Office for a little over a... More
Trainees at Fort Jackson stack sandbags to be used
Trainees at Fort Jackson stack sandbags to be used throughout the hurricane season Sep. 5. The trainees filled, tied and stacked the sandbags so on-post residents and office buildings may use them to help stave... More
The Lower Richland High School choir sings gospel songs
The Lower Richland High School choir sings gospel songs in honor of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Jan. 25.
Maj Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, emphasizes
Maj Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, emphasizes how important spouses are to keeping Soldiers ready for any mission during the Military Spouse Appreciation Day luncheon May 11.
The Medal of Honor awarded to former Army Staff Sgt.
The Medal of Honor awarded to former Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia June 25, 2019. Bellavia recently toured Fort Jackson with Training and Doctrine Command's leader Gen. Paul Funk II, where he was reunited with... More
Sgt. Keala Burks, a drill sergeant with Alpha Company,
Sgt. Keala Burks, a drill sergeant with Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, fires one of the nearly 30 rounds she shot during training on the M320 grenade launcher. The launcher can either be ... More
A health care professional reaches into a vehicle July
A health care professional reaches into a vehicle July 10 to administer COVID-19 testing July 10.
A color guard from Task Force Marshall marches down
A color guard from Task Force Marshall marches down the sidelines of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks Military Appreciation Day celebration Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Staff Sgt. Joshua Bishop has his Expert Infantryman
Staff Sgt. Joshua Bishop has his Expert Infantryman Badge pinned to his chest during a ceremony at the NCO Club March 23. Bishop was one of 48 infantrymen to earn the coveted skill badge. (U.S. Army photo by Ro... More
Brig. Gen. Milford H. 'Beags' Beagle Jr., Fort Jackson
Brig. Gen. Milford H. 'Beags' Beagle Jr., Fort Jackson commander, passes the post colors to Post Command Sgt. Maj. Philson Tavernier during a change of responsbility ceremony at the Solomon Center June 26. Tave... More
National Football League legend Hershel Walker poses
National Football League legend Hershel Walker poses for photographs with Soldiers and their families while visiting Fort Jackson, S.C., April 23, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Andrew McIntyre/Released)
Maj. Gen. John 'Pete' Johnson, former Fort Jackson
Maj. Gen. John 'Pete' Johnson, former Fort Jackson commander, receives the shell from the last round fired in his honor, during a change of command ceremony June 22 at Victory Field on Fort Jackson. Brig. Gen. ... More
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David Galassie, a one-time Soldier and now Department of Defense human resource specialist, used his love of history to become a published author. Galassie’s book focuses more on the everyday life of Soldiers i... More
Malk Miller, a technician with Fort Jackson Family
Malk Miller, a technician with Fort Jackson Family Homes, prepares to fix a malfunctioning dishwasher during a routine work order, Feb. 18. Miller is one of several maintenance staff who fulfills routine work o... More
Col. Michael Larsen, Army Training Center and Fort
Col. Michael Larsen, Army Training Center and Fort Jackson deputy commanding officer speaks during a ceremony welcoming him Aug. 25 at Victory Hall. Larsen said he was humbled and ‘not expecting this. I was ful... More
Fort Jackson Commander, Brig. Gen. Milford H. ‘Beags’
Fort Jackson Commander, Brig. Gen. Milford H. ‘Beags’ Beagle Jr. speaks during a virtual town hall Jan. 14. (Screenshot)
A Soldier in Training with 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry
A Soldier in Training with 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment takes time to write a letter home Nov. 29 while waiting for Soldiers in his company to purchase tickets to take them home for Victory Block Leave... More
Carolyn Pearson (center) gently wipes tears as her
Carolyn Pearson (center) gently wipes tears as her husband, Randi Pearson (right) holds her hand in support during a dedication ceremony in their son's name on May 3. Fort Jackson's 369th Adjutant General Batta... More
Soldiers of Company E, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry
Soldiers of Company E, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, render a final salute to Pvt. Michael Wise following his memorial service at the Solomon Center Sept. 19.
Brian Perry (left), Dr. Judith Minor (center-left),
Brian Perry (left), Dr. Judith Minor (center-left), Fort Jackson Garrison Commander Col. John “Wes” Hankins (center-right) and Thomas Brady (right) are accompanied by Wynter Thompson, Gavin Collins, Yzbella San... More
Katie Clark, a junior attacker with Winthrop University's
Katie Clark, a junior attacker with Winthrop University's Women's Lacrosse Team, crawls along during a team building and leadership exercise during a trip to Fort Jackson Jan. 28. During the trip the student at... More
A helicopter and battle tanks are among outdoor exhibits
A helicopter and battle tanks are among outdoor exhibits on display at the U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Museum at Fort Jackson, S.C., April 3, 2013. The museum, an element of the Center of Military History, ... More
Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Gilmer, hands his campaign
Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Gilmer, hands his campaign hat and belt to his son Stephen after he relinquished command of the U.S. Drill Sergeant Academy to Command Sgt. Maj. Michael L. Berry in a ceremony Aug. 31 ... More
A trainee attempts to get a little sleep as he waits
A trainee attempts to get a little sleep as he waits for transportation at the Joe E. Mann Ballroom Dec. 18. He is one of thousands of Initial Entry Training Soldiers across the Army who are headed home on leav... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Raine Maus moves along a rope at
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Raine Maus moves along a rope at the Victory Tower in Fort Jackson, S.C., June 11, 2013. Maus is an adjutant general officer assigned to the U.S. Army Soldier Support Institute. (Courtesy phot... More
Stephanie Dean, third from the right, a health educator
Stephanie Dean, third from the right, a health educator with the Fort Jackson Army Wellness Center, uses crumpled paper and the help of her assistants Onita Brown and Ebony Bibbins to demonstrate how easily blo... More
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) William Green Jr., far right,
Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) William Green Jr., far right, the Army’s 26th Deputy Chief of Chaplains, delivers the speech during the annual National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 4 at the NCO Club. The theme of the speech re-e... More
1st Lt. Grant Sampica, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry
1st Lt. Grant Sampica, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, officiates the memorial service for Pvt. Michael Wise at the Solomon Center Sept. 19.
Pink ribbons, the official symbol of breast cancer
Pink ribbons, the official symbol of breast cancer awareness, line a display at the Do it in Pink Aerobathon at Fort Jackson Sept. 26.
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Brig. Gen. Milford H. ‘Beags’ Beagle Jr., Fort Jackson commander, presents coins from Gen. Paul Funk II, commander of Training and Doctrine Command, to Soldiers and civilians who helped make the virtual event ... More