Fort Jackson Community Tour

Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson is inviting the public to a special, up-close tour of Fort Jackson and its Soldiers in training, Oct. 20.

Johnson, Fort Jackson's commanding general, will host an eight-hour "Come See Your Army" tour to give local citizens an opportunity to see and experience how Soldiers train and provide insight into the day to day operations. During the tour, visitors will be assigned drill sergeants, experience reception, learn to shoot the M16A2 simulator, eat lunch with the Soldiers, view Basic Combat Training graduation, and get answers to questions about Basic Combat Training, Fort Jackson, and the Army.

The tour will require a good deal of walking, climbing stairs and is open to people ages 13 and older. Reservations are required by Oct. 14. The tour begins at 7:30 a.m. Lunch cost is $5.55. For more information or to register please call Fort Jackson Community Relations at (803) 751-1474.