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Yesterday at 5:40 PM  Officials with the United States Army announced Tuesday afternoon that Brig. Gen. Bryan T. Roberts is suspended of his duties as Commanding General of Fort Jackson.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The commanding general at the Army's largest training installation wants the public to get a close-up look at how soldiers live and train for combat.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  The commanding general at the Army's largest training installation is inviting members of the public to visit South Carolina's Fort Jackson and see how soldiers are trained.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Army soldiers coming in and out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport will have even more space to relax before and after they take off.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  A veteran of three tours in Iraq is taking command of the Army's largest training post. Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts will take command of Fort Jackson at a ceremony today.

Friday, May 13, 2011  Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Commanding General Maj. Gen. James Milano meet with soldiers on Fort Jackson Thursday.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010  Wednesday the Army Base welcomed its newest commander, who says he's up to the challenge of training soldiers during a time of war.