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officials are aware of the video taken in the Summit and it has our full attention. This type of behavior is not consistent with our Army Values and will not be condoned.
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transferred Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Pentland to Fort Jackson authorities late yesterday evening. Pentland has been suspended from instructor duties pending the completion of the investigation and outcome of the criminal charges.
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Second response about the video taken at The Summit:
"The leaders at Fort Jackson in no way condone the behavior depicted in the video posted recently," said Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle, Jr.
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"Soldier conduct on and off duty must be exemplary to retain the trust of our communities and our nation," said Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle, Jr.
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The soldier in the video is stationed at Fort Jackson and Richland County Sheriff's Department have confirmed that he has been charged. The U.S. Department of Justice is also looking into the incident.
"Fort Jackson continues to work with and support Sheriff Lott, our local law enforcement professionals, and community & civil leadership as this case moves forward," Beagle added.
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The US Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition continued today at Fort Jackson. Competitors were put to the test on their marksmanship, knowledge, and land navigation skills to name a few.
"I remain deeply concerned for the members of our Army family, the young man and his family, and the tensions that activities like this amplify over time; please be patient as facts are determined," Beagle added. Please read the thread
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The Fort Jackson and US Army Drill Sergeant Academy DSoY competition concluded this morning with a ten mile ruck march after which the competitors conducted a battle march and shoot exercise.
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Day 4 of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition started with a ruck march and battle march and shoot. Today is the last day of competition. Tomorrow we will belt the
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and
@USArmyReserve
DSOY.
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"This action deeply impacts our community--the neighbors in the Summit, the city of Columbia, Richland & Lexington counties, and our Army family," Beagle said.
Team Jackson is working closely with each law enforcement agency as investigations move forward. The command team, our Criminal Investigation Division agents, and our Staff Judge Advocate teams are all engaged with their professional counterparts and civil authorities.
The Fort Jackson Drill Sergeant of the Year is...
SSG Ashley Buhl from the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment.
SSG Buhl will represent Fort Jackson at the US Army Center for Initial Military Training(CIMT) Drill Sergeant of the Year competition this fall.
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#E3B
testing continues at Fort Jackson. Day 3 testing included testing on medical skills for EIB and ESB candidates and a separate extended medical scenario for EFMB candidates.
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"I ask that our communities and leaders exercise a degree of patience, affording Sherriff Lott and law enforcement investigators to account for the full measure of events before, during, and after the incident that was recorded," Beagle said.
“The Army has been good to me, I’m taking a college course and I’ve completed a year. The Army has opened up doors in my life that I could not have gotten outside of the Army.” Spc. Alexander Hood
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"The professionals working behind the scenes to ensure Fort Jackson runs. Since COVID-19, we've transported over 8,000 Soldiers to Advanced Individual Training, and adapted to continue to meet our mission." - Lt. Col. Pieri
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#WednesdayWisdom
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.” -Mark Twain
The 3-39th Family day finally arrives as families race to embrace for the first time since the start of
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#BasicCombatTraining
.
#SoldierSunday
After completing & returning from the Forge, more than 170
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walked from 2-60 to Knight Pool on
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to be baptized by Chaplain (CPT) Chris Rice. Soldiers of all faiths are welcome to be baptized. (Saskia Gabriel, Fort Jackson Public Affairs)
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Pvt. Amanda Glanzmann: I joined
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because when my grandfather died, I told him I was going to make him proud. He served & I felt like this was the best way to do it. I’m also the first female in my family to serve.
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“..my father being a former Marine and having served in the Israeli Army, my sister currently serving in the Active Duty
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, I joined."
4th BN, 39th INF REG
Pfc. Leah Hanstein, SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE - D Co
Austin, Texas
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In lieu of recent events, current procedures for accessing
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remain in effect. All persons over 16 are required to provide an approved ID card. Stay vigilant and report suspicious activity to the MP station at 803-751-3113. Security is everyone’s responsibility.
“I’ve been in the
@USArmy
11 years now... I joined the Army because I wanted to do something greater for myself and to support my Family."
3rd BN, 60th INF
Staff Sgt. Lagi Custodio, Drill Sergeant of the Cycle, A Co
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#ThankfulThursday
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -JFK
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Trainees, Cadre & Leadership take a moment to give thanks & break bread this Thanksgiving holiday.
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The United States Army Training Center & Fort Jackson conducted a Change of Command Ceremony. BG Patrick R. Michaelis relinquished command to BG Jason E. Kelly.
#PeopleFirst
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Several relatives including my Mom, have been in the military. Being able to follow the same path of serving my country has always been a goal of mine.
1st BN 34th INF REG
Pvt. Sierra Daniels, SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE - D Co
VA Beach
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Over 1070 new Soldiers completed the Forge this morning, joining the ranks of those who have gone before, ready to support and defend.
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The goodness everyday brings! ☀️ On a morning that started “chilly” 🥶 these two trainees qualified 34 and 36 out of 40 on the new marksmanship 👏🏾 coin worthy 👍🏾
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Today, we gathered to render final honors to Military Working Dog Aura as she is escorted off post. We are truly saddened by this loss and thankful for her service.
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Sgt. James Akinola, Moncrief Army Health Clinic: “I joined the Army for a few reasons but mainly to serve this country, get back into shape, and a change in scenery.”
WhyIServe
#ProudToServe
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“I got the vaccine because I can. I can help protect those that are unable to get the vaccine by doing my part to protect those that are most vulnerable."
COL Tara Hall, Moncrief Army Health Clinic Commander
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“Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays...” Loved seeing 🇺🇸 our young patriots from
@fortjackson
heading out for the holidays. Godspeed soldiers! Truly put me in the Christmas spirit. A great day at
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! You have great soldiers
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! cc:
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"I have a passion to help others and I enjoy doing things that challenge me. I also wanted to make a life for myself while I’m still young."
1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment Pvt. Bria Snell, Soldier of the Cycle, B Co Washington D.C.
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Lt. Col. Jerel Evans, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Battalion commander, congratulates Pvt. Thomas Cool with an elbow bump during a recent awards ceremony.
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uses the bump as part of its COVID-10 prevention efforts
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