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1 FORT JACKSON PARTICIPATES IN COLUMBIA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY P6 GIVING THANKS ALSO INSIDE CLEMSON TIES TO NATIONAL GUARD BEGIN WITH WWI MOH RECIPIENTS - P3 JUNIOR PEE-WEES WIN PATRIOT BOWL - P9 FORT JACKSON CELEBRATES THANKSGIVING - P12-13 C.C. PINCKNEY, PIERCE TERRACE HOLD FALL FESTIVAL - P7 WHO WON THIS YEAR S DFAC COMPETITION? - P12-13 PARENTS JOIN STUDENTS FOR THANKSGIVING MEAL - P19

2 ON THE COVER A Soldier selects her Thanksgiving meal during the Nov. 22. holiday celebration at the 369th Adjutant General Battalion Dining Facility. SEE PAGES Photo by ROBERT TIMMONS Fort Jackson, South Carolina This civilian enterprise newspaper, which has a circulation of 10,000, is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Army. Contents of the Fort Jackson Leader are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, Department of the Army or Fort Jackson. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Camden Media Co. of the firms, products or services advertised. All editorial content of the Fort Jackson Leader is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the Public Affairs Office of Fort Jackson. The Fort Jackson Leader is published by Camden Media Co., a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Jackson. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. For display advertising rates and information call or write Camden Media Company, P.O. Box 1137, Camden, S.C For classified advertising information only: call or nwilson@chronicleindependent.com or fax For questions or concerns about subscriptions, call To submit articles, story ideas or announcements, write the Fort Jackson Leader, Fort Jackson, S.C , call or fjleader@ gmail.com. Commanding General...Maj. Gen. John P. Johnson Garrison Commander...Col. Stephen Elder Public Affairs Officer...Michael B. Pond Garrison Public Affairs Officer...Patrick Jones Command Information Officer...Christopher Fletcher Editor...Wallace McBride Staff Writer...Robert Timmons Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Community Calendar FRIDAY Winter Wonderland Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Family activities begin 3:30 p.m. and ceremony begins 4:30 p.m. at Patriots Park. Activities include: Play in 3 of Snow Door prizes for children and adults Music By the 282nd Army Band Visit From Santa Claus Photos with Santa Claus (free downloadable photos) Light refreshments Bounce house Children s activities Singing of holiday songs Ice carving demonstration from 3:30-4:15 p.m. SATURDAY Storytime at the Library 2-3 p.m., Thomas Lee Hall Library. The Library is holding a Winter Wonderland Saturday Storytime! Come hear Holiday & Christmas stories read by Keystone Club take home. TUESDAY Thrift Savings Plan seminar for federal civilian employees Noon-12:45 p.m., Bldg. 9810, Lee Road, Room 119. For more information, call Storytime at the library 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Thomas Lee Hall Library. Do, Ra, Me, Fa, So, La, Ti, Do your way to Storytime at the Library for musical stories, a fun song, and a make your own tamborine craft. DEC. 9 Matinee Movie at the Library 1-3 p.m., The Polar Express at the Thomas Lee Hall Library. The movie is rated G for General Audiences. If you have questions or need more information, contact Army vs. Navy Viewing Party 1:30 p.m., Magruder s Club & Pup. Catch all the action on 18 television sets. DEC. 10 Children s Holiday Adventure 11 a.m., NCO Club. Featuring face painting by Sarah Dippitty, creation stations, holiday buffet with breakfast and lunch items, magical music and games. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite character and enjoy the festivities. Adults are $12, children ages 5 to 10 years are $6. There is no charge for children ages 4 years and under. For more information, contact DEC. 14 Lego Club 2-3:30 p.m., Thomas Lee Hall Library. Test your Lego brick building skills at the library. The library has the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity. This is a free event. If you have questions or need more information, contact DEC. 19 Storytime at the Library 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Thomas Lee Hall Library. Winter is almost here so come to Storytime at the Library to hear winter stories, sing a winter song, and make a mittens ornament craft. Thrift shop holiday notes Christmas items will be accepted until Dec. 7. The shop will be closed the week of Thanksgiving, and again for the holidays between Dec. 23 and Jan. 8. No consignments will be Ammunition Amnesty Fort Jackson will be holding Ammunition and Explosives Amnesty Days from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5-6 to allow personnel and units to turn in unauthorized military small arms ammunition and training simulators that would ordinarily lead to a serious incident or disciplinary action without fear of reprisal. The Amnesty Program is not designed to circumvent the normal turn in procedures. The purpose of the day is to allow individuals/units opportunity to return military ammunition which has been stolen, misplaced or erroneously in their possession. tion card holders can turn in ordnance near Gate 4 or on Warehouse Row near the corner of Marion Avenue and Washington Street. On Dec. 6, Fort Jackson units can turn in ordnance at the Ammunition Supply Point. Those wishing to turn in other ordnance, or for more information contact Robert Weigand, at the Gar- via at robert.k.weigand.civ@mail.mil. Commissary holiday hours The Commissary will be open for business Dec. 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. It was be open for special hours Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and will re-open Dec. 26 at 9 a.m. The Commissary will be open for business Dec. 31 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Commissary will be closed Jan. 1, and will re-open for business Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. SEND ALL SUBMISSIONS TO FJLeader@gmail.com Deadline for events to be included in the calendar or Happenings is one week before publication. Include the time, date and place the event will occur, as well as other necessary information. If you submit an article on an event that already has taken place, please send it as soon as possible. Tuesday is the last day we will we be able to accept an article for publication the following Thursday. Include the date and place of the event, as well as a description of what took place. Please include quotations, if possible. With any photo you submit, include IDs rank, unit, and Questions? 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3 Ties that BIND Clemson ties to S.C. Army National Guard begin with WWI Medal of Honor recipients By STAFF SGT. ERICA KNIGHT 108th Public Affairs Detachment Photo by STAFF SGT. ERICA KNIGHT Army ROTC cadets prepare to assemble a Soldier s Cross on the field during halftime in honor of service members who ve given their lives. Clemson University held its annual Military Appreciation Day Nov. 18 at Memorial Stadium during the final home game against The Citadel. Over the course of a century, Clemson University has evolved from its roots as a small military college but its ties to the military have continued to strengthen and are honored annually during Military Appreciation Day. During World War I, more than 1,500 Clemson College men served across all branches of the military, including the South Carolina Army National Guard, which was quickly distinguishing itself as a military leader overseas. There was a very strong military tradition, a very tion of taking Guard training very seriously in South Carolina, said Joe Long, Curator of Education at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum. People were proud to be part of it. In the summer of 1917, There was a very strong military tradition, a very fierce pride, but also a tradition of taking Guard training very seriously in South Carolina. Joe Long Curator of Education at the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum more than 375,000 National Guard Soldiers from across the United States were drafted into federal service. The 118th Infantry Regiment from South Carolina and three National Guard regiments from neighboring states were assigned to the 59th Brigade of the 30th Division. Just a few months earlier, the entire 1917 class at Clemson College volunteered for service; 54 Clemson men reported for training immediately. This class shows the institutional values of Clemson, that a sense of duty was being instilled in these young men, said Long. As college graduates they were going to be leaders in society and they needed to take point, lead by example and face a national crisis. See CLEMSON: Page 18 November 30, 2017 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 3

4 Fort Jackson Movie Schedule 3319 Jackson Blvd. Phone: Photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK A new pattern in the evolution of thunderstorms can be used to better predict how weather and the environment will affect Army assets such as unmanned aerial systems on the battlefield. Army scientist studies storms to improve battlefield missions By JENNA BRADY ARL Public Affairs An Army scientist working at the Army Research Laboratory has discovered a new pattern in the evolution of thunderstorms that can be used to better predict how weather and the environment will affect Army assets such as unmanned aerial systems on the recently presented his research at the 2017 where he discussed how thunderstorm research is vital to the military and how two environmental factors that develop during these storms need to be better predicted and closely monitored: downdrafts and super- Strong downdrafts can lead to strong which remain liquid with a temperature be- - predicts this because we have so little infor- to understand and improve impact predic- of down and updraft alternation and further found the pattern reduces the chance of su- This new discovery provides a basis to un- - searchers work to improve numerical weather downdrafts in thunderstorms and then develop an algorithm to better represent them in He hopes that the improved algorithm will be able to effectively predict surface gusts and super-cooled rain drops more accurately for UAS in adverse weather with thunder- derstanding by providing an opportunity to improve weather forecasting for the Army through better remote sensing rather than deploying additional in-situ sensors in areas of FRIDAY Thank You For Your Service (R) 7 p.m. SATURDAY Jigsaw (R) 1 p.m. A Bad Moms Christmas (R) 5 p.m. SUNDAY Jigsaw (R) 1 p.m. A Bad Moms Christmas (R) 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY Jigsaw (R) 2 p.m. A Bad Moms Christmas (R) 5 p.m.... TICKETS Adult: $6 / Child (6 to 11): $4 3-D TICKETS Adult: $8 / Child (6 to 11): $6 Ticket sales open 30 minutes before each movie. Movie times and schedule are subject to change without notice. Page 4 The Fort Jackson Leader November 30, 2017

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6 Tis the season Above, Fort Jackson s 282nd Army Band provides accompaniment Monday evening for the annual Governor s Carolighting celebration at the South Carolina Statehouse. The event included musical performances for choirs and bands from around the midlands, culminating shortly before 8 p.m. with the lighting of the state s Christmas tree on Gervais Street. Right, Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson and wife Sheila listen to holiday music during the event. Johnson was a guest of S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster. Below, the 282nd Army Band waits for their cue to perform at the base of the S.C. Statehouse steps. Photos by WALLACE McBRIDE MAKE IT A SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON Medical Activity Fort Jackson The holiday season is supposed to be a time for family, friends, and festive celebrations, but it is unfortunately also a time when we see a tragic jump in the number of alcohol-related highway fatalities each year between Thanksgiving and New Year s. With the holiday ing place, it s essential to plan a sober ride home before ever leaving for the event. According to the National Highway - - occurred in crashes during which a driver had a blood alcohol over the le- December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. supported what is referred to as Nation- of December and the New Year s Eve holiday are also often highlighted by law enforcement efforts to combat impaired driving such as the use of sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols. As part of this annual nationwide public information campaign against impaired driving during the holiday minders for a safer holiday season. Don t even think about getting behind the wheel of your vehicle if you ve been out drinking; If you are impaired, call a taxi use mass transit or get a sober friend or family member to come and get you; mobile app, available on Google Play for Android Devices; and Apple s lows users to call a taxi or a predeter- location so he or she can be picked up; Or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober; See SAFE: Page 16 Page 6 The Fort Jackson Leader November 30, 2017

7 FALL FEST C.C. Pinckney and Pierce Terrace elementary schools held a fall festival Nov. 17 in the Pinckney auditorium to celebrate the holidays with games, prizes and overall fun. Winners of the games would earn tickets they could redeem for a variety of toys and treats. Children also could create various crafts or even send their parents to jail for a few fun-filled moments. One strange event had children picking a nose for a prize. Photos by ROBERT TIMMONS November 30, 2017 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 7

8 Photo by CAPT. JESSICA DONNELLY U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Marauder were presented with coins from U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, Chief, National Guard Bureau, Nov. 23 in Afghanistan for their recent actions in response to a mass casualty incident involving Soldiers. Soldiers recognized for life-saving actions By CAPT. JESSICA DONNELLY Task Force Marauder Public Affairs Soldiers with Task Force Marauder were presented with coins from the Chief, National Guard Bureau Nov. 23 in Afghanistan for their recent actions in response to a mass casualty incident involving Soldiers. Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel recognized Soldiers with Detachment 1, Charlie Company, Medical Evacuation, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion with the Iowa National Guard and Charlie Company, 4-3 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade. Sgt. Austin David, 2-211th GSAB UH-60 crew Co th GSAB UH-60 pilot, 1st Lt. Nolan Sampson, Det. 1, C Co th GSAB UH-60 pilot, Staff Sgt. Justin Meier, Det. 1, C Co th GSAB pla AHB UH-60 pilot, and Spc. Heriberto Marrero, C Co. 4-3 AHB UH-60 crew chief, responded to a vehicle borne improvised explosive device strike against an American convoy Nov. 13, which left four U.S. Soldiers wounded. The crews answered the call for assistance and once they reached the incident, Meier and Schultz exited the aircraft to assess the number and priority of casualties, explained Capt. Erin Doyle, Det. 1, C Co th GSAB commander. Meier provided medical remained on the ground with the remaining patient until the next helicopter landed. All patients were then transported for follow-on medical care. You all are heroes, said Lengyel. I couldn t be more proud... you were ready and reacted to save lives. Lengyel added the skill and training of the Task Force Marauder Soldiers was evident in the speed of which they reacted when service members were in need, getting the patients to follow-on care within an hour of the incident-taking place. You were ready to do your job, he said. Thank you for what you do. Task Force Marauder consists of Soldiers from South Carolina National Guard, Illinois National Guard, Iowa National Guard, as well as active duty component and provides aviation capabilities with AH-64 Apaches, UH-60 Black Hawks, CH-47 Chinooks, and medevac assets in Afghanistan under the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade while deployed. You were ready to do your job. Thank you for what you do. Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel Page 8 The Fort Jackson Leader November 30, 2017

9 FORT JACKSON SCHEDULES POWER OUTAGES FOR DEC. 21 Leader Staff Reports Fort Jackson will hold a scheduled power outage from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 21 to perform general preventative maintenance, repairs and inspections. The outage will affect 75 percent of the installation which will be without power. However, backup generators will power Moncrief Army Health Clinic, the Directorate of Emergency Services, post headquarters and the NEC. After careful consideration of all options, the Directorate of Public Works proposed this as the date of least impact to Fort Jackson operations, said J. Matthew Shealy, chief of DPW s engineering division. Since troops are gone during Victory Block Leave, this impacts the Fort Jackson mission the least. Weekends were avoided to decrease impacts to retail operations like AAFES and the Commissary. Motorists are also cautioned to drive carefully during this post will be affected. facilities will be shut down with four scheduled to reopen when power resumes. The Main Exchange is schedule to open from 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Exchange Food Court from 2:30 to 8 p.m., the Gate 2 gas station from 2:30 to 11 p.m., and Class Six from 2:30 to 7 p.m. AAFES facilities may open earlier or later depending on the time power will be restored. The Leader will publish more information about the outage when it becomes available. Junior Pee-Wees win Patriot Bowl The Fort Jackson Junior Pee Wee Team traveled to Charlotte, to compete in the Patriot Bowl at Ardrey Kell High School. The Falcons pulled off a 34-6 victory against the Patriots. This is the first time a Junior Pee-Wee Fort Jackson team was invited to and won the Patriot Bowl. The victory was led by coaching staff Darius Lane, David Jones and Desmond Williams. The Falcons scored on the first drive following a 67-yard run and continued to do so on every possession. The score was technically 48-6 but due to the mercy rule, the Falcons remained at 34 points on the official scoreboard. Lane was awarded a trophy and each player a bowl championship ring, right. Courtesy photos November 30, 2017 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 9

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11 Optometry clinic appointments available on post Medical Activity Fort Jackson The optometry clinic is open to all eligible active duty military, retirees, and Family members (both active duty and retired) who are eligible for care at Fort Jackson s medical activity. Appointments are available for Tricare Prime, Standard, Plus, and Tricare For Life patients. We are available for routine eye exams and check-ups, said Lt. Col. Jennifer Camp, chief of Fort Jackson optometry. We also offer ocular health checks for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and glaucoma. In some limited cases, we can update contact lenses if the patient has worn them in the past and has the previous prescription or lens boxes. Active duty Service members and retirees can also order a pair of glasses from MEDDAC, which are constructed at the MAHC s Optical Fabrication Lab. Eli- eyeglass prescription can order a new pair without an appointment. We have an amazing team of dedicated doctors and technicians who care about your eye health, Maj. Jason Hales, the of- using MEDDAC s optometry services is that many patients already receive primary care services on site, making it a convenient option. Currently, in many circumstances we can also offer same day appointments, so than many outside clinics, he said. To schedule an appointment with the MEDDAC Optometry Clinic, call the general appointment line at CARE (2273) or online at com.

12 Soldiers, retirees celebrate Thanksgiving By ROBERT TIMMONS Fort Jackson Leader It s a time honored tradition for unit leadership to serve Thanksgiving meals to their troops. It wasn t any different Nov on Fort Jackson as leadership, with the help of dining facility staff, served up mountains of Thanksgiving bliss to Soldiers and trainees across post. Dining facilities changed their interior décor to help Soldiers forget about home for almost two hours. Our Soldiers are here and not at home, so we try to bring them as close as possible to the home experience they are accustomed to, said Christopher McQuaige, the senior supply specialist for the 369th Adjutant General Battalion. I m surprised by the They are size of the dining away from home facility, it s bigger than and give them the ones we have a nice home at Andrews. cooked meal Airman 1st Class with a nice atmosphere, said Si- Leslie Pendeston lus Bolton, 369th AG Bn. dining facility manager. Bolton and his staff went back in time with a historical motif, while other facilities across the installation decorated differently. Bolton s facility would go on to be named the 2017 Best Decorated Dining Facility on Fort Jackson. Fort Jackson s dining facilities pulled out all the stops serving 2,665 lbs. of whole turkey, 2,090 lbs. of ham, 2,530 lbs. of prime rib, and 475 lbs. of shrimp, 2,475 lbs. of sweet potatoes. Soldiers like Pvt. Cheyenne Huebner, from Bravo Company, 369th AG Bn., weren t the only ones who spent their holiday meals away from rines chowed down at the DFACs across post as well. For Airman 1st Class Leslie Pendeston, a postal student from the 11th Wing at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, said the large spread offered and the size of Army dining facilities left a lasting impression on him. I m surprised by the size of the dining facility, he said, it s bigger than the ones we have at Andrews. It s really nice. He also enjoyed the meal and meeting Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson and his wife, Shelia, who stopped by to wish him and other service members a happy thanksgiving. Photos by ROBERT TIMMONS Pvt. Cheyenne Huebner, with Bravo Company, 369th Adjutant General Battalion, takes a plate loaded with her Thanksgiving Dinner from her unit s leadership Nov. 22 at the 369th AG Bn. Dining Facility. Dining facilities across Fort Jackson began serving Thanksgiving meals Nov. 22. Above, Col. Jeffrey Hawkins, commandant of the U.S. Army Chaplaincy Center and School, serves a Thanksgiving meal to Soldiers at the 369th Adjutant General Battalion Dining Facility. Below, Fort Jackson s dining facilities served 2,665 lbs. of Turkey during this year s holiday meals. HOLIDAY COOKING PRIME RIB by the numbers WHOLE TURKEY 2,665 LBS. HAM 2,090 LBS. SHRIMP 475 LBS. 2,530 LBS. SWEET POTATOES 2,475 LBS. CAKES & PIES 1,435 ASSORTED SOLDIERS FED 9,279 PLUS: Eggnog, cornbread dressing, savory bread dressing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, herbed baby carrots, seasoned broccoli, green beans & mushroom casserole, potato salad, macaroni salad, calico salad, garden vegetable salad, assorted salad dressing, assorted pastries, hard candy, assorted fresh fruits, mixed nuts, coffee and tea. FOOD FIGHT! The results of this year s DFAC holiday contest BEST DECORATED DFAC-2302 (369th DFAC) MOST ORIGINAL DFAC-1875 (120th Adjutant General Battalion) BEST THANKSGIVING THEME DFAC-5454 (QUAD 2) BEST CULINARY DISPLAY 1st Place: DFAC-9572 (Drill Sergeant Academy) Page 12 The Fort Jackson Leader November 30, 2017 November 30, 2017 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 13

13 Battle of Cambrai remembered 100 years later for combined arms use By DAVID VERGUN Army News Service During the battle of Cambrai in World War I, Nov. 20 to Brian F. Neumann.

14 By LT. COL. CINDI KING South Carolina National Guard Rows of South Carolina Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopters usually Carolina. With the onset of the holiday sea- - - Mountain from their helicopters in order to - water to the local communities. - city s water supply. These efforts were part Guard troops who responded to recovery ef- that impacted the state. Di Giovine was with their missions. - - Hawk crews and Aviation planners supported Hurricane Harvey efforts in Texas and in is not always provided a seat to document all NEWS Reflections as National Guard facility feels empty this Thanksgiving Courtesy photo U.S. Army Staff. Sgt. Roby Di Giovine, combat-camera photojournalist in 59th Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina Army National Guard, peers out an LH-72 Lakota helicopter during Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts in season. November 30, 2017 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 15

15 Safe Continued from Page 6 If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don t hesitate to contact your local law enforcement; And remember Friends Don t Let Friends Drive Drunk. Take the keys and never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while impaired. If you are hosting a party this holiday season, remind your guests to plan ahead, always offer alcohol-free beverages during the event, and make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver. Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is simply not worth the risk. The consequences are serious and real. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and rest for driving while impaired can way you want to spend your holiday season. As a community we have a moral obligation to take care of people we come in contact with; when people drink, the ability they have to make rational decisions is You also have an obligation to protect innocent people from harm by keeping friends and family members from picking up the car keys if they have consumed alcohol-even one drink. A little effort on your part could mean the difference between life and death. So remember, this holiday season, if you catch a buzz, catch a ride. Editor s Note: Part of the information in this article was retrieved Safety Administration. If you have any questions regarding this article or other issues of substance abuse you may contact the ASAP at Fort Jackson: Gate Operation Hours GATE 1: Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for inbound and outbound traffic. GATE 2: Open around the clock daily. GATE 4: Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for inbound and outbound traffic. GATE 5: Open 5 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday for inbound and outbound traffic. Closed 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reopened 4 to 6 p.m. for outbound traffic only. Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. WORSHIP SCHEDULE CATHOLIC Sunday 7:30 a.m., Confessions, Solomon Center 8 a.m., IET Mass, Solomon Center 9:30 a.m., CCD, Education Center 9:30 a.m., Mass, Main Post Chapel 10:30 a.m., Reconciliation (after Mass or by appointment), Main Post Chapel Monday through Thursday, First Friday 11:30 a.m., Mass, Main Post Chapel CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday 10:30 a.m., Worship Service, Magruder Chapel EASTERN ORTHODOX Sunday 9 a.m., Worship and Liturgy, Hospital Chapel JEWISH Sunday 9:15 a.m., Worship, Anderson Street Chapel 10:15 a.m., Fellowship, Anderson Street Chapel LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday 10:30 a.m., Worship Service, Anderson Street Chapel ISLAMIC Friday 12:45 p.m., Jumah services, Main Post Chapel PAGAN Sunday 11 a.m., Pagan Circle Sacred Well Congregation worship and study, Magruder Chapel PROTESTANT Sunday 8:30 a.m., Anglican/Liturgical, Bayonet Chapel 9 a.m., Service, McCrady Chapel (SCARNG), McCrady Chapel 9:15 a.m., Adult Bible Study, main Post Chapel 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, Main Post Chapel 10 a.m., Gospel Worship Service, Daniel Circle Chapel 11 a.m., Service, Main Post Chapel 11 a.m., Chapel Next, Bayonet Chapel 5 p.m., Aspire! Protestant Youth, Chaplain Family Life Center Monday 7 p.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel Woman s Bible Study, Main Post Chapel 7 p.m., Protestant Men of the Chapel, Bible Study, Chaplain Family Life Center Tuesday 9 a.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel, Main Post Chapel Wednesday 12 p.m., Protestant Bible Study, SSI Library 7 p.m., Gospel Bible Study, Daniel Circle chapel Thursday 11:45 a.m., Fresh Encounter Bible Study, Chaplain Family Life Center ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS Anderson Street Chapel, 2335 Anderson St., Bayonet Chapel, 9476 Kemper St., /4542 Chaplain Family Life Center, Bldg 5460, Daniel Circle Chapel, 3359 Daniel Circle, /4478 Education Center, 4581 Scales Ave. Fort Jackson Garrison Chaplain and Religious Support Office, 4356 Hardee St., /6318 McCrady Chapel, 3820 McCrady Road at McCrady Training Center, Magruder Chapel, 4360 Magruder Ave., Main Post Chapel, 4580 Scales Ave., /6681 Warrior Chapel (120th Adjutant General Battalion), 1895 Washington St., /7427 Page 16 The Fort Jackson Leader November 30, 2017

16 BRIEFS Forever GI Bill President Trump recently signed into law the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act also known as the Forever GI low more veterans to use the GI Bill and more time to use it. Some of the changes will go into effect immediately, most will not. The majority of the changes enhance or expand bers, families and survivors. Visit the following website or contact the VA Education Call Center at , Mon Fri, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Standard Time for any ques- Winter Holiday Safety Poster contest ing its annual Child Winter Holiday Safety Poster Contest until Dec. 15. The contest theme will be Turn Your Attention to Accident Prevention focusing on the fact that all members of the community deserve a safe environment it also means that we are all responsible for doing our part to promote and execute daily safety measures. Children are invited to participate and submit their original impressions of winter holiday safety. The contest categories are K-1st grade, 2nd-4th grade, and 5th-6th grade. Posters must be submitted to the Fort entries are received, they will be judged by a panel of safety professionals. Children should depict those concepts and actions that they think would heighten awareness in looking both ways before crossing roads, watch for trip hazards, be safe on playgrounds, and bike safety. The posters should be no smaller than 8.5 x NEWS 11 or no larger than standard poster size 22 x28. Ensure that the student s name, grade, phone number and classroom teachers name are written on the back of each drawing. The top posters in each category will be announced at a ceremony held in January. ognition, small gifts and will be featured in the Fort Jackson Leader newspaper. Also, the winning posters will be on display at the Fort Jackson Main Exchange. For more information contact Robert Forshee at or you drop by the

17 Clemson Continued from Page 3 In addition to the 1917 War Class volunteers, many faculty, staff and alum also volunteered or were called to serve. One of those alum was Theodore Gaines, Clemson class of He was drafted into the South Carolina Army National Guard s The 30th Division, including the 118th Infantry, arrived in Europe on May 27, 1918 and saw combat in Belgium and France, most notably in the Ypres-Lys, and the Somme offensive, in which it was one of the two American divisions to break the Hindenburg Line in the Battle of St. Quentin Canal. The 118th was one of the most elite combat regiments from the United States in World War I. You can t argue with Hindenburg Line, said Long. The Hindenburg Line was the most imposing, most formidable set of German defenses. The 118th Infantry Regiment was tasked with leading the offensive on the Hindenburg Line during late September and into October Breaking this line turned the tide of the war leading to the armistice signing on Nov. 11, According to division records and regimental history, during this offensive the 30th Division advanced more than 18,000 yards. The 118th Infantry occupied the front line during more than 14,000 yards of this charge. The regiment is cited as having captured 48 heavy machine-guns, 166 light machine guns, Additionally, six Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard s 118th Infantry Regiment were awarded the Medal of Honor, the most of any regiment in the American Expeditionary Forces. It s astonishing that that many outstanding performers would be right there when it all came down, said Long. It also demonstrates that this unit was producing leaders. Some of these men were privates but these Medal of Honor exploits involve judgment and taking responsibility and initiative. One of those men was Cpl. James Heriot of I Company, 118th Infantry. Heriot attended Clemson from 1910 to 1911, but left school a year before graduating. On Oct. 10, 1918 Heriot, with four other Soldiers, attacked an enemy machine-gun of his men were killed, and the other two sought shelter. Heriot the enemy to surrender. Later that day, while charging another machine-gun, he was killed. Just down the South Carolina line was Sgt. Gary Foster, F Company, 118th Infantry. A few days earlier on Oct. 8, 1918, - was wounded, but Foster continued on alone and with only hand grenades and his pistol, killed several of the enemy and captured 18. After the war, Foster returned to South Carolina and attended Clemson s one year agriculture program. It s not so much about those six men, genuine heroes al- valor of the whole unit, said Long. Heriot and Foster represented the values and dedication that thousands of South Carolinians brought to their service in Photo by STAFF SGT. ERICA KNIGHT Retired Army Col. Ben Skardon was honored as the Hero of the Game during Clemson University s annual Military Appreciation Day Nov. 18 at Memorial Stadium during the final home game against The Citadel. Skardon served in the Pacific during WWII. He survived the Bataan Death March and more than three years in a prison camp. Later, he also served in Korea before retiring in the military and to their communities. Their names are among those listed on Clemson s Scroll of Honor which recognizes alumni who have given their lives in service to their country. Gaines was recently inducted into the Scroll of Honor with another Clemson cadet. The Army motivates its Soldiers, includ- to carry on that legacy today. honor, integrity and personal courage are more than mere words that we recite, said Lt. Col. Todd Crawford, Clemson Army ROTC commander. Taken together and integrated through an generations of Citizen-Soldiers who previously answered the call to defend America s freedom... those values become part of who we are and form the moral and ethical identity that inspire us and form the basis of our professional ethic. History is taught so that it may guide us in the future. Over the past 100 years, Clemson cadets have learned and embodied the history of those who came before them. Clemson s military history impacts the ROTC program by giving us an example of what to strive for in our character, integrity, and service to this country, said Cadet Garren Bailey, Clemson Army ROTC. Our alumni who have served have shown us what it means to be a leader and how individuals can impact this country as a whole. Today, Clemson continues to use its relationship with military units across the South Carolina. 1st Lt. Mark Samuelson, Infantry Regiment, also serves as the Clemson Army ROTC the military is an asset when interacting with cadets. The South Carolina National Guard mission is quite unique due to the hurricane assistance that we provide as well as all the different missions that the South Carolina Army National Guard is able to be a part of, said Samuelson. I can give ca- This year, Clemson held its Military Appreciation Day in conjunction with the Citadel football game Nov. 18. The South Carolina Army National Guard, along with the Marines and Air Force, interacted with fans on Bowman Field, the former Clemson Corps parade ground, prior to the game. Veterans, service members and cadets were also recognized in the pre-game parade to Memorial Stadium. Before kick-off, es. The recognition carried on through the halftime show, with Cross accompanied by a 21-gun salute from Clemson s Persh- Involving Cadets in ceremonial events such as Military Appreciation Day is not only a way to show appreciation to past service members, but also a way to teach the future leaders of America the tradition and honor of being an American Soldier, said Cadet Matthew Frazier, Clemson Army ROTC cadet battalion commander. It is the Cadet s responsibility to Page 18 The Fort Jackson Leader November 30, 2017

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