The Fort Jackson garrison commander, Col. Timothy Hickman, welcomes retirees from all service branches to participate in the 2025 Fort Jackson Retiree Appreciation Days, May 1-3, 2025.
Major Gen. Adna Chaffee was born in Junction City, Kansas in 1884, and from virtually his first breath he set his pace of life at a sprint. Mildred Gillie, author of “Forging the Thunderbolt: A History of the Development of the Armored Force,” said his zeal drove him to greatness.
