Commissary
Fort Jackson's Commissary is located between the on-post housing areas and the Mini Mall near Pierce Terrace Elementary School. Current operating hours are: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Commissary is closed Monday and most federal holidays. When a federal holiday falls on a Monday, the Commissary is open Tuesday. It offers "Early Bird" shopping Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until opening. For more information, call 751-5789, ext. 300 or 344.
AAFES/PX Shoppettes
Lee Road Shoppette, located in Building 5650 Lee Road, near Burger King. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. The shoppette offer snacks, tobacco, health & beauty, and limited Class Six items. For more information, call 782-0590.
Gate 1 Shoppette/Gas, located on the corner of Marion Avenue and Anderson Street, Building 2420. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The store offers limited Class Six items and an expanded frozen food section. For more information, call 782-2076.
Other facilities located at Gate 1 Shoppette/Gas:
Blimpie Subs, open Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. Phone: 782-9658.
Pizza Hut Delivery, open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Phone: 743-4270.
Barber Shop, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: 738-0580.
Gate 2 Shoppette/Gas Station, located on the corner of Magruder Avenue and Strom Thurmond Boulevard, Building 4120, is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day (except during specified holidays). It offers snacks, automotive items, health & beauty, limited Class Six items and propane. For more information, call 790-4478.
Post Exchange Shopping Center
Fort Jackson's Post Exchange Complex, located in Building 4110, Moseby Street, offers a full-range of quality merchandise.
The Main Store, which includes the Outdoor Living facility (ODL), is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Services at the PX include Western Union and money orders. For more information, call 787-1950, ext. 110. Main Street Food Court, located in the complex and includes: Anthony's Pizza, Taco Bell, Burger King Express, Manchu Wok, Charley's Steakery, Cinnabon/Seattle's Best Coffee, Subway and a Hershey's Ice Cream cart.
The Main PX complex has a number of specialty stores: barber shop, beauty shop, optical shop, optometry clinic, watch repair, T-shirt shop, GNC, military pharmacy annex, nail salon, UPS Store, GameStop, Alltel and AT&T, and a variety of other vendors/concessions. Mini Mall
The Mini Mall, Building 4712, Lee Road, has a number of specialty stores: trophy and engraving shop; Vower shop; barber shop; laundry/dry cleaning, alterations, Columbia Fight House, Blackwelder's. Various items are sold by local vendors, e.g., crafts, sunglasses and jewelry. The Mini Mall Food Court is open Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 782-8698.
Military Clothing Sales Store (MCSS) is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 787-5248. Furniture Store is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 787-9175.
Class Six Store, open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 782-1601. The Administrative Offices and AAFES Human Resources are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Administrative Office information, call 782-7668, ext. 100, or to reach human resources, call 782-7739, ext. 120, 121 or 123.
The Services Business Office is located in Building 4713, Lee Road and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 782-1044, ext. 110, 111, or 113.
Troop Stores
Fort Jackson has five troop stores.
Reception Station Store, located in Building 1865, Ewell Road, is open Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 782-1405.
AIT Troop Store, located in Building 2159, Sumter Street, is open Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 782-2764. There is an amusement arcade and a barber shop located in this building. For more information, call 738-0991.
Perez Gym Store, located in Building 4169, Sumter Street, is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, call 782-2052. A barber shop, beauty shop, and Leonard's Studio are located in the building as well. For more information, call 782-7471.
Coleman Gym Troop Store, located in Building 5475, Johnson Street, is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday by appointment. For more information, call 782-0626. The building also houses a barber shop and beauty shop, 787-4987. There is also a jacket shop, call 738-3665.
Tank Hill Troop Store, located in Building 10440, Hampton Parkway, is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 782-2669.
A barber shop and beauty shop are located in this building, 782-2598; jacket shop, 738-3665 and a laundromat, which is open 24 hours. A Laundromat located in Building 2139, Sumter Street, is open Monday through Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A laundry/dry cleaner is also located in this building. For more information, call 787-1287.
Burger King
A full-service Burger King, located near the corner of Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Lee Road, Building 5670, is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The drive-through is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 782-5396.
Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is a non-profit organization that serves the military community by providing a means for consignment of used personal and household property. Profits from sales are disbursed to various local charities and activities in the Fort Jackson area.
The Thrift Shop is located in the Mini Mall, Building 4712 on Lee Road. The hours of operation are Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Consignments are accepted 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, and by appointment only on the first Saturday of each month. Donations may be dropped off any time at the garage door at the rear of the building. Tax receipts for donations can be issued if donations are dropped off during business hours. Volunteers are always welcome and needed. Free childcare is available to volunteers. For more information, call 787-2153.
Car Care Center
The Car Care Center, located on Lee Road, Building 5669, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers a variety of general and light-duty mechanical repairs and employs ASE-certified mechanics as well as general service personnel. The Car Care Center is equipped to handle all types of tire services, and the staff is well-trained in the wide variety of tires for today's vehicles. For more information, call 782-1639.
Qualified Recycling Program (QRP)
Fort Jackson's award winning Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) is dedicated to protecting the environment through these initiatives, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle. All members of the Fort Jackson community can do their part by bringing their recyclables to the QRP. The 24 hour drop-off point accepts aluminum and metal cans, cardboard, all types of office paper, newspapers, magazines, clear, brown and green glass and plastics (numbers one and two). There is also curbside recycling in the housing area every Wednesday. The QRP is located in Building 5671 on the hill overlooking Burger King, just off Lee Road. It is extremely important to protect our fragile environment, and we can do this by using these principles: Reduce-Reuse-Recycle. For more information, call 751-4208.
Laundry
The post laundry is contractor-owned and contractor- operated by Crown Contract Services. The laundry provides a complete range of laundry and dry cleaning services to Soldiers, family members, Reserve component and retiree personnel. Service is provided at the following locations and times: Main Facility, 1558 Ewell Road, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., phone: 751-4694; Annex 2, 7376 Jackson Blvd., Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., call, 751-1201. For additional information, call the main office at 787-0032 or 787-0410.
Defense Military Pay Office
The Defense Military Pay Office, located in the Strom Thurmond Building at 5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd., is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon (closed noon to 4 p.m. for training). Soldiers with pay inquiries should call the finance hotline at 751-6669 (MONY). Civilian employees with questions about their pay should call 751-4914. The Defense Military Pay Office, Transition Branch located at 4250 Sumter St., is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.), and Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to noon (closed noon to 4 p.m. for training). Soldiers with separation pay inquiries should call Transition Branch at 751-3226.
On-Post Banking
Two other financial institutions on the installation provide a wide range of services: the main office of AllSouth Federal Credit Union and a branch of Wachovia Bank.
AllSouth Federal Credit Union, located at the corner of Hill Street and Lee Road, has lobby hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and drive-up window hours Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lobby and drive-up windows are open Friday until 6 p.m. The Credit Union offers access to more than 11 ATMs on Fort Jackson that are connected to a number of ATM networks, including STAR and the Armed Forces Financial Network. Home banking is available to members. Also available is Respond 24, a telephone teller service that allows members toll-free access to their accounts from any touch-tone phone in the continental United States.
Credit Union members also benefit from a wide variety of savings plans, auto loan programs, mortgage programs, Visa and Master- Card, full family membership, direct deposit, safe deposit boxes and branch offices located throughout the Columbia area. For more information, call 782-9830.
Wachovia Bank is located at the intersection of Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Lee Road. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wachovia's drive-up hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For your convenience, Wachovia offers a variety of methods to manage money. Its extensive ATM network allows you to make deposits and
withdrawals at four locations on post and at more than 1,300 locations in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Florida. Plus, you can make withdrawals at Honor and Cirrus locations worldwide. With Wachovia- On-Call, you can talk with a Wachovia banker from any phone 6:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. With Wachovia Phone Access, you can obtain automated account information around the clock.
Wachovia offers a special package of discounts for service members and civilians employed by Fort Jackson. To learn more about this offer, call Wachovia's Fort Jackson office at 790-8345.
Army Career and Alumni Program
The Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) Center, located in Building 4600 at the corner of Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Lee Road, assists active duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers, DoD civilians and their Family members in transitioning from military to civilian life. The ACAP Center conducts congressionally mandated pre-separation counseling up to 24 months before retirement for retirees and up to 12 months prior to separation for all others. Family members are encouraged to participate in this process. The pre-separation counseling is conducted on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is an automated process. Pre-registration can be arranged and training scheduled in advance by calling (803) 751-4109.
The pre-separation counseling provides information to the client about all available transition services, and the ACAP Center makes referrals based upon the client's needs and desires. Soldiers located farther than 50 miles from an ACAP Center can register at
www.acap.army.mil/transitioner/remote_clients/ index.cfm and receive remote services online.
After receiving pre-separation counseling, clients are scheduled for a Transition Assistance Workshop sponsored by the Department of Labor. The two-day workshop consists of instruction in resume writing, translating military experience into civilian terminology, marketing and networking skills, dressing for success and preparing for job interviews, job offers and salary negotiation and other job-search skills. The ACAP Center has a job announcement resource book and a reference library. It assists clients in obtaining DD Form 2586, Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET), and associated documents.
The ACAP Center has an automated self-service resume writer. The resume writer has two built-in formats for resumes, a built-in cover letter and thank-you letter format and word processing. All are produced on a LaserJet printer.
The ACAP Center also provides the following services and information:
• ACAP job listing database — a computer network containing hundreds of jobs acquired through local ACAP Centers and dispersed around the globe to other centers.
• Internet: Giving clients access to various Web sites, both federal and private industry.
• A practice interview module: Giving clients the ability to practice interview skills and to bounce their answers off already provided answers commensurate with their rank or position.
• A Job Assistance Training Application (JATA) for those unable to attend the monthly workshop.
• A scheduling module that enables clients to make their own appointments.
• A Federal Job Search seminar.
All services provided by the ACAP Center are free. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. For information, contact the ACAP Center at 751-4109/4104.
Army Community Service
Army Community Service (ACS) is the focal point for the installation's family-support services. ACS is located in the Strom Thurmond Building (Building 5450), Room 120. At Fort Jackson, ACS has restructured its services into three areas: Relocation and Referral services, Financial Assistance services, and Soldier and Family Advocacy services. Under Relocation and Referral services, ACS provides services necessary to support military personnel and their families. For more information, call 751-5256.
American Red CrossThe American Red Cross provides services to Armed Forces personnel, their families, and retirees, including family emergency messages, health and safety courses, disaster assistance and education, and blood mobile services. Red Cross offers volunteer opportunities at Moncrief Army Community Hospital and in the main office, located at 2179 Sumter Ave. Year-round activities for Youth Volunteers are scheduled. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The local office phone numbers are 751-4329/5923. After duty hours, weekends and holidays, active duty members and their families can call (877) 272-7337 regarding emergency messages and for access to emergency financial assistance.
Legal Assistance and ClaimsThe Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 9475 Kershaw Road, provides legal assistance and claims services. Useful information can also be found on our Web site at
www.jackson. army.mil/SJA.
Legal assistance: Client service hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each duty day. Reserve Component legal assistance attorneys are available on some weekends by appointment. The telephone number for appointments is 751-4287. Clients wishing to speak with a legal assistance attorney are normally seen by appointments, which are generally available within three to five working days. Walk-in clients may see an attorney on Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. Clients who need to obtain powers of attorney, notary services or routine information are assisted on a walk-in basis.
Claims: Claimants may file their 1840/1840R (Statement/Notice of Loss or Damage) anytime during office hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The telephone numbers for appointments to have a claim adjudicated and other information are 751-7504/3603.
Army Continuing Education SystemThe J. Willis Cantey Education Center houses 18 classrooms, including three digital training classrooms, a science laboratory, four computer labs and two testing rooms. In addition, the 35,000-square foot structure houses a modern learning center, five college/universities offices, the Army Career Alumni Program and a faculty lounge. The Education Center, Building 4600, is located on Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Lee Road across the street from Burger King and next to the Thomas Lee Hall Library. For more information on available programs and services, call 751-5341.
College/Universities CoursesMidlands Technical College offers associate degrees in criminal justice and management at Fort Jackson. Numerous other degree and certificate programs are offered at the airport and Beltline campuses. Soldiers and family members are welcome at both campuses. The Beltline campus is located only 2 miles from Gate 2, and the airport campus is about 15 miles from Fort Jackson, near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Midlands Technical College is a member of Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and offers Liberal Arts transferable courses under this program.
The University of South Carolina on Fort Jackson offers a varied curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and aimed at preparing students to continue learning in higher education settings and throughout life. The curriculum allows students to complete associate degrees in science and the arts. Military students and family members also may take undergraduate and graduate course at the Columbia campus.
Claflin University on Fort Jackson offers two undergraduate degrees that lead to initial teacher certification: The Bachelor of Science in elementary education (Grades 2 to 6) and the Bachelor of Science in middle level education (Grades 5 to 8). Prior university level coursework is required for admission. The program is open to active duty military, adult family members, retirees and civilians. Convenient weekend classes are offered on base. Contact the Claflin at Fort Jackson office at (803) 787-0596 or visit the Web site at
http://www.claflin.edu, School of Education, Fort Jackson Program.
Webster University on Fort Jackson offers the Master of Business Administration and three Master of Arts degree programs: human resources management, information technology management, and management and leadership.
By completing the required courses in two Master of Arts areas, students may obtain a dual-emphasis degree in the Webster program. Soldiers, family members of active duty military, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians employees, retirees, National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers may enroll at the Fort Jackson tuition rate. Civilians may enroll on a space-available basis and a different tuition applies. Tuition assistance, veterans' benefits and deferred-payment plans are available. Classes meet one night each week. Contact the Webster University Fort Jackson office, (803) 738-0603.
Education Examination ProgramsIn addition to college and technical training, a wide range of examinations are provided through which an individual may earn a high school credential, satisfy undergraduate- and graduate-level, college-admission requirements, earn college credit or gain professional certification. Also available are interest inventories and achievement tests to assist military members and their family members as well as civilian employees in planning their future. Army Personnel Tests are offered. Most examination programs are available free of charge for the military.
Multi-Learning FacilityThe Multi-Learning Facility offers self-study programs in many subject areas. General Education Development (GED), College Level Exam Program (CLEP), Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Admission College Test (ACT) and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test preparation materials are available through Web sites. Multi-media courses are available in reading, math, study skills, recreation, consumer education and other areas of interests to adult learners.
Individualized computer/based instruction provides students with numerous self-paced programs in such areas as Basic Skills in Education Program (BSEP), computer applications, accounting, management, effective writing and defensive driving. Programs are free. For more information on available programs and services, call (803) 751-6596
Thomas Lee Hall LibraryFort Jackson's Thomas Lee Hall Library, Building 4679, on the corner of Lee Road and Strom Thurmond Boulevard, houses a well-balanced book collection for the avid reader. The library also has a wide selection of educational videotapes and audio books. All members of the Fort Jackson community with valid identification cards may check out materials. The library also offers general reference materials such as SIRS and Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature, as well as access to the Internet. For information, call 751-4816/5589.
Child, Youth & School ServicesChild, Youth & School Services provides the Fort Jackson community with quality child development options and youth programs, which can reduce the conflict between parenting responsibilities and mission requirements, enhance the development of children and youth and engage them in constructive activities during their discretionary time.
Child, Youth & School Services Central Enrollment Office, located in Room AO1 of Mann Community Center, Building 3392 on the corner of Magruder Avenue and Gregg Street, provides one-stop service for families interested in registering their children for child care and youth services. Vacancy information and waiting lists are maintained there, as well as information for all available programs. The office also offers babysitter training and referral, and installation-to- installation referral. For information on any Child, Youth & School Services program, call 751-4865/4824.
Child Development Centers There are two child development centers on Fort Jackson with sufficient space to meet the diverse needs of the community. The Scales Avenue Center is open Monday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center has an operating capacity for 340 children and provides primarily full day-care with extended hours available. In addition, the center offers part-time options for parents employed on a less than full-time basis and before and after school care for children in kindergarten. The Hood Street Center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the first and third Friday of the month, 6 to 11 p.m. The center has an operating capacity for 60 children and provides hourly care.
Curriculum for all center programs is child-oriented with an emphasis on creative, age-appropriate activities, which encourage children to acquire knowledge about themselves and their environment and prepare them to succeed academically. Both centers are accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children and are committed to providing quality options for the children of the Fort Jackson community.
Child Development Homes
A recent newcomer to the CYS Services family of programs is the addition of Child Development Homes. The homes are located at 5953 A/B and 5955 A/B Parker Lane in the housing area. A CD home is a cross between a child development center and a family child care home. It provides small group care for children in a home setting by paid staff members. The CD homes at Fort Jackson were initiated to meet the demands for mission-related extended hours child care. Two of the homes operate Monday through Friday, 4 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. The School Age extended hours home operates from 5 to 9 p.m. The fourth home operates for full day care from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Arrangements for use of the CD homes are handled by the CYS Services Central Enrollment Office and the Hood Street Child Development Center.
Family Child CareThe Family Child Care Program is a system of home-based childcare. Family members living in government housing who provide child care for more than 10 hours per week on a regular basis are required to be certified through this program. This requirement does not apply to care given in the child's home. Family Child Care provider applicants go through an extensive certification process before being allowed to care for children in their government quarters. Once certified, these individuals provide services that offer an alternative to and/or complement the care given in centers. Some providers on Fort Jackson offer extended hours care, which meets the needs of Soldiers in drill status and those working shifts. The Family Child Care program also includes off-post providers. For assistance in finding a home-care provider, contact the Central Enrollment Office or Family Child Care Office at 751-6234.
Youth CenterThe Youth Center, located on the corner of Imboden Parkway and Chestnut Road, serves as the focal point for many youth programs and is an affiliate of the Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H. School Age Services, Middle School/Teen programs and Youth Sports are all home-based in this facility. The center provides open recreation and opportunities for youth at scheduled times and are the site of many special events and activities such as dances, lock-ins, block parties, and sports and games contests.
School Age ServicesSchool Age Services is based at the Youth Center but utilizes many other post facilities to enhance the quality of its services. It operates before and after-school options during the public school year for children in grades one through five and full-day options during the summer months. The before-school program operates 4:30 to 8 a.m. and provides transportation or escort services to Fort Jackson elementary schools as well as select off post schools.
After-school options operate 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., including pick-up services from Fort Jackson schools and select off-post schools. During teacher in-service days and school holidays, the program operates 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The curriculum is based on four service areas: fitness and sports; leisure and recreation; life skills and citizenship; and mentoring and support. Children are offered a choice in the type and frequency of activities. Typical activities include the computer lab, homework assistance, leisure time, sports and fitness activities, arts and crafts, instructional classes and club time. During the summer months, the curriculum includes field trips and off-site activities which cannot be accomplished during the school year.
Whether enrolled in a Before and After School program or not, school age children are encouraged to participate on the Preteen Council and assist staff in programming activities and events for their age group. Youth registered with Child, Youth & School Services, but not enrolled in a regularly scheduled program receive 10 free hours a month as well as operating hours on Saturday and Sunday. Additional hours are available at $2.50 per hour. A monthly calendar is available that outlines events/activities for school age children.
