Defense

Basic training graduation marks the moment when a recruit completes the transition from civilian to soldier. On Thursday, as part of Fort Jackson’s 100th anniversary celebration, the 5 millionth civilian became a soldier. … Read More

Fort Jackson marks its 100th anniversary on June 2, directly accounts for more than 7,600 jobs, civilian and military, with an annual payroll of $553.2 million, according to a recent analysis by the Darla Moore School of Business … Read More

The study, prepared by Joey Von Nessen of the Darla Moore School of Business, notes S.C. is home to eight military installations and many facilities, supporting 62,520 in Defense Department personnel with $2.6 billion in payroll. … Read More

The group will consist of about 430 personnel conducting duties related to the mission command of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft, said U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. More airmen could begin arriving at the beginning of fiscal year 2018. … Read More

The grant aims to assist companies with training in strategic planning, sales and marketing support, product or service development and quality control. In 2015, nearly $1.4 million helped 20 companies achieve $219 million in new sales. … Read More