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Brig.Gen. James H. Schwitters, Fort Jackson commanding general, thanks members of the 282nd Army “Victory” band Thursday after they presented him with the “Schwitters March.”The march is a compilation of elements from the general’s assignments as well as bugle calls and ends with an excerpt from his alma mater, Letourneau University. It was composed by the band’s commander, Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Bettencourt.
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Licking their chops
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2-39 DFAC wins regionals, looks forward to Army-level contest
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Ribbon-cutting
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Brig. Gen. James H. Schwitters, along with Steve Schwartz (left), CEO, Lion Valley Industries, and Gil Montoya, Defense Supply Center –– Philadelphia, cut the ribbon on a warehouse Friday in North Columbia dedicated to storing clothing for the Central Issue Facility.The new warehouse uses Virtual Item Management, a computerized inventory and ordering system.
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At your service
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hours and phone numbers for key post facilities
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Howard takes command of 2-307
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Lt. Col. Richard Howard, 2nd Battalion (Training Support) (Field Artillery), 307th Regiment incoming commander, accepts the brigade colors from Col. Edmund Palekas, 157th Infantry Brigade commander, during a Change of Command ceremony Wednesday at the 157th Headquarters. Howard assumed command from Lt. Col.Theodore Sellers Jr., who will deploy to Iraq.
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July Promotions
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Marking Time
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Meningitis epidemic takes its toll on Camp Jackson
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DOL director retires after 34 years on Fort Jackson
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The year was 1974 –– a year of “firsts” in the United States.
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DoD, Department of Education sign agreement
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WASHINGTON — Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and Deputy Secretary of Education Raymond Simon have signed an agreement at the Pentagon to work together to ease transition challenges for military children.
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Reservists’ BAH explained
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A Fort Jackson finance official says there are Soldiers who are not getting all the money to which they are entitled.
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Vuono takes command of 157th
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Col. Timothy A. Vuono, 157th Infantry Brigade incoming commander, accepts the brigade colors from Brig. Gen. J. Michael Bednarek, commanding general of the First U.S. Army Division East, during a Change of Command ceremony Saturday at Darby Field. Vuono assumes command from Col. Edmund J. Palekas, right, who will retire.
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Community invited to Schwitters’ dinner
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The Fort Jackson community is invited to attend the farewell dinner honoring Brig. Gen. James H. and Mrs. Rebecca Schwitters, which will begin 6 p.m., July 11 at the Officers’ Club. The attire for the event is casual. Entree choices are barbecued chicken and pork tenderloin with sides of rice pilaf, corn cobbetts, fresh vegetable medley and baked sweet potatoes. All meals include salad, rolls and butter. Tickets cost $18.50. Reservations are required before Monday. For more information and to reserve tickets, call Executive Services at 751-4348.
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Deogracias receives 3-60 colors
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Lt. Col. Alan J. Deogracias II, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment incoming commander, accepts the battalion’s colors from Col. Brian D. Prosser, 193rd Infantry Brigade commander, during a Change of Command ceremony Thursday at the Officers’ Club. The outgoing battalion commander is Lt. Col. Marlin L. Remigio, who is deploying to Afghanistan.
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