Fort Jackson

noun

1. a military reservation and U.S. Army training center in N central South Carolina, NE of Columbia.

Example Sentences

The prep course, which is now at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Fort Moore, Georgia, gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards and go on to basic training.

From Seattle Times

In 2015, an Army research team went to the grenade range at Fort Jackson, S.C., after instructors there complained of headaches, fatigue, memory issues and confusion.

From New York Times

Jaime Contreras nearly 11 hours after he was supposed to have completed the three-hour course Monday at Fort Jackson near Columbia.

From Seattle Times

Fort Jackson started a massive search, calling in local and state law-enforcement officers to help, Farrell said.

From Seattle Times

Gen. Jason Kelly, Fort Jackson’s commander, released few details about what may have happened to Contreras, saying the investigation has just started.

From Seattle Times