Columbia Chamber Leads Petition Drive In Support of Fort Jackson

August 4, 2014 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Lexington County Blowfish News Release


COLUMBIA, S.C. -The Columbia Chamber has announced a 'Save Our Fort' petition drive in effort to protect our local military installation. The chamber will collect petition signatures, letters and cards in support of Fort Jackson through August 20, 2014 - online petition can be found here.

" Protect the Mission. Grow the Fort. Promote the Partnership is the message we want to send to the U. S. Army," remarked General George Goldsmith, chairman of the Columbia Chamber Military Affairs Committee. "It is critical for us to show them just how a military friendly community cares about our Fort, our soldiers and the tremendous economic impact we derive as a result of our long-standing partnership."

As part of the U. S. Army SPEA (Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment), General Becker has been asked to prepare for a worst case scenario of a potential headcount reduction of 3,100

civilians and soldiers. A loss which could mean a change to the Fort's mission. A response to the U.S. Army's SPEA is due by August 25th and will include detailed information on Fort Jackson's economic and social impact on the greater Midlands community.

The Columbia Chamber is working with numerous partners throughout the region to generate a groundswell of support for Fort Jackson.

Local support is requested to demonstrate our military friendliness by signing the online petition, writing letters, or sending emails of support. Deadline to be included in community response is August 20, 2014.



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