Fort Jackson has designated 19 December - 2 Jan as a time of "Block Leave." During this time soldiers in training are allowed to go home for the holidays. Some soldiers choose not to go home for a variety of reason.
The Commanding General of Fort Jackson has asked me to see if churches in the local area are willing to adopt a soldier for a day. Basically it would involve picking up a soldier on post and taking him to their family or church event and returning them to their unit afterwards.
It could be to a service, to a movie, bowling, shopping, a meal or some other planned event sometime during the Block Leave period.
If you know of any individual or group willing to host a soldier(s) during this period of time, we'd love to talk with them. Please feel free to call or email me with any offers or questions.
Sincerely,
Roger Heath
Chaplain (COL) Roger Heath
Installation Chaplain
PO Box 10160, Rm. 223 Strom Thurman Bld.
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
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