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Saturday, November 17, 2012  Fort Jackson officials urge nearby residents not to be alarmed by noise this weekend.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  A fire at an electrical substation has knocked out power and telephone service at Fort Jackson.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The Army's largest training installation is setting several days aside to celebrate military retirees and help them get information about healthy living.

Monday, April 23, 2012  An Army father based at South Carolina's Fort Jackson is one of three finalists for the 2012 Military Fatherhood Award.

Monday, November 07, 2011  A 13-year-old Texas girl with cystic fibrosis is getting a chance to join the Army at Fort Jackson as part of a Make-a-Wish visit.

Monday, May 30, 2011  Fort Jackson held a special Memorial Day ceremony to honor the men and women who have fallen in military service on behalf of their nation. The wreath was laid Monday at the statue of Andrew Jackson near the installation's main gate.

Monday, May 02, 2011  Fort Jackson officials say the level was raised to Bravo Sunday after the announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden.  That's the second of five levels.