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Graduation day at Jackson, in families' own words

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Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment salute during their Basic Combat Training graduation at Hilton Field, Fort Jackson, February 2024. U.S. Army photo via DVIDS.

Fort Jackson Family Day & graduation guide

Your Soldier's Basic Training graduation is almost here.

Columbia, SC · General Basic Training

Image: Nathan Clinebelle / U.S. Army

Your route

Plan graduation week

  1. Step 1: ScheduleYour Soldier's graduation date
  2. Step 2: GatesWhich entrance to use
  3. Step 3: Hotel FinderClosest hotels to your gate
  4. Step 4: Rental CarTransportation for the week
  5. Step 5: LogisticsGuides, dates, and answers

Know your Soldier's ship date? Jackson ship dates.