Fort Jackson Visitors Control Center (VCC)

Category: Visitor center

Address: 4297 Strom Thurmond Blvd, Columbia, SC 29207, USA

Phone: +18037515483

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Terry Peterson

Oct 19, 2022

Feels like home

Philip Campanaro

Oct 19, 2022

Very nicevplace. Good for information on post.

terry peterson

Oct 18, 2022

Great place to shop and visit. I had the most enjoyable and informative visit to the ID card section, they were wonderful.

S G

Oct 16, 2022

It's always a pleasure for me and my family to visit the Fort. We love the calm of being inside the gates.

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Questions & Answers

Are retired military currently being allowed on Ft. Jackson to shop at the Exchange?

Rob Petree | Oct 22, 2021
Randall Brown | Feb 24, 2022

Yes, they are allowed 7 days a week. Feel free to come on and enjoy the base.

Can I go onto the post to go to the shop where they sell custom t-shirts?

Nancy Blome | Oct 22, 2020
Nathaniel Gies (Nate) | Oct 22, 2020

If you have the appropriate ID and meet the requirements to enter the military installation, yes, you can.

I went through basic at Ft. Jackson in 1986, would love to do victory tower again, any chance that can be arranged? If so, how?

Timothy Steele | Nov 26, 2021
Adam Hennessey | Nov 26, 2021

Sorry I don't know, but it sounds reasonable to me. You may have to call them to find out about that though.

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Can I go in with my Mexican passport...

Domino Affect | Oct 22, 2020
Michael Chang | Oct 22, 2020

I think you can... during the graduation days, it's not strict. But the vehicle registration and driver's driver license a must

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Can I do a walk-in to get a duplicate of my military ID. Retired

Ron Jandebeur | Jul 24, 2022
Randall Brown | Jul 24, 2022

You can do a walk in at the ID card section located in the Strom Thurman building on Strom Thurman Blvd from 0800-1100. To get through the gate you will have to go to the visitor control center to get a pass to gain access on the base.

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We are looking for the commemorative pavers (bricks) that folks purchased for veterans. Where are they displayed on Fort Jackson? Thanks.

Clarence Taylor | Jun 24, 2022
Samantha James | Jun 24, 2022

Good morning Mr. Taylor, you may want yo check the Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater and Shelter on Fort Jackson. You can always ask one of Gate guards to help you locate it. I hope this helps.

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Can I spend the family day out of the base or they don't allow the soldier get out of the base in family day?

Angel Mendoza | Nov 26, 2021
Adam Hennessey | Nov 26, 2021

Unfortunately no. They don't allow any soldiers out of base.

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My wife and I are planning to attend the graduation on August 5, 2021. What are the best places to get a reservation to stay either on base or very near base? How far from the airport is it to Fort Jackson?

Gary Niedojadlo | Oct 22, 2021
Jim Gray | Oct 22, 2021

Stayed at the Super 8. Was ok and inexpensive for 1 night. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Don't try go in early they just shuffle you over to another parking lot and you get behind the people arriving on time.

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Is fort Jackson open every day for retirees now?

Mary Ann Crout | Oct 22, 2021
Michael | Oct 22, 2021

Yes Ma'am

My husband has a suspended driver license and no ID. Will he be able to get on base. I am the driver .

Sabrina Davis | Oct 22, 2020
Patricia Williams | Oct 22, 2020

No he cannot get on base without any type of identification he got to have an id,and you will have to go threw the forest drive side to go to the registration building for a visitor pass

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Can I go in with my Mexican passport .!? I don’t have an Texas ID ..

Domino Affect | Oct 22, 2020
Jason Rush | Oct 22, 2020

Yes

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What is the phone # to base lodging and how is it?

Angelia Darden | Oct 23, 2019
Carla Willis | Oct 23, 2019

I checked in at the Econo Lodge which is only 10 minutes away from the base when my son Graduated from Basic Training. Google Econo Lodge Fort Jackson

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I have a suspended licence but i do have a Government valid identification ID can i drive in with a taxi after i check in at the visitors center.

Carlos Guzman | Oct 23, 2019
Freddy Hernandez | Oct 23, 2019

Yes. As long as you have a valid government ID, your fine.

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Can you enter the base for a family day with the TVDL license?

Norma Avila | Aug 23, 2022
Melinda Vigil | Aug 23, 2022

Think you need calid USA identification card to enter military bases

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To attend the graduation ceremony, do ALL visitors have to be vaccinated for COVID?

Ma SC | Jun 24, 2022
James Thorpe | Jun 24, 2022

No longer a requirement.

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Do they let civilians live on base at all. How can or does someone need to do to live there I did do my basic combat training there in 1982 so who do I talk to and where on base do I go

Malcolm Goldsburg | May 25, 2022
Anne Jacobs | May 25, 2022

Unfortunately no you can't live here. Civilians who are in the area im in only work here

Can I go on the base to get food?

smith gay | May 25, 2022
Marquette Boyd | May 25, 2022

If you have a military ID you can.

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Hi, I will be getting there for a graduation that is May 26 and will be arriving the evening of may 25th well after 9pm. I have a miltary ID but my girlfriend doesn't. Will something be open to some how get her base access for her sons graduation

Scott Wilde | Apr 25, 2022
Lucy Felps | Apr 25, 2022

We only needed our driver license or state ID. Just in case you didn't know, there's family day before graduation, Incase you would like to attend.

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Can veterans with service connected ID card get access to shop at the PX and commissary

Felix Forbes | Feb 24, 2022
Randall Brown | Feb 24, 2022

Yes, you will have to go to the VCC at gate 2 to have your VA card entered into the system at Fort Jackson also you must be service connected. On the top right side of your card, you should see if you are service connected.

Can I go on post just to explore not for graduation

Jordan Le | Nov 26, 2021
James Thorpe | Nov 26, 2021

Nope. You must have a valid military ID or pass.

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My wife graduation is next week she have served dog he has all the papers, is emotional support, I have he's ID is he aloud to go.

Rolando Espinoza | Nov 26, 2021
dennis quiett | Nov 26, 2021

Yes brought mine to graduation for my child

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My wife graduation is next week she have served dog is a emotional support I have all the papers is he aloud to enter.

Rolando Espinoza | Nov 26, 2021
dennis quiett | Nov 26, 2021

Yes they will let him in brought mine to my child's graduation

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Its said that we will get a package in the mail with instructions about my daughter's graduation on Nov 18 2021. Today is 11/12 and still no instructions. When do I get it?

Joe Vending | Nov 26, 2021
Adam Hennessey | Nov 26, 2021

Unfortunately they genuinely seem terrible at conveying the information that people need to know. The address that I got for my soldiers graduation was the plan B location if it rained so I ended up having to figure out where the actual location was on base. Also when we called them for information nobody ever answered.

My Name Gideon Gatewood and and Your is Bus AT Toun Toun Toun walk on walk walk walk walk walk walk Toun Toun Bus Monitor is Phone is open Bus Door Yes and Your is Walk up up up up up up up up up on walk Coess and over Your is Site Down Yes and Bus

Terry Gatewood | Oct 22, 2021
Virginia Bradley | Nov 26, 2021

Too late.

I need to order a Serta twin Excel mattress. Can I do this through your Post Exchange and put it on it on my Star Card?

Southall Brown Jr | Oct 22, 2021
Virginia Bradley | Oct 22, 2021

Yes, that can be done there or online.

I did my basic training and ait there and would like to visit with my son to show him where I was and I'm just wondering what type of Id i need and what gate # is for visitors my military Id has been expired since I got out

James Petrini | Oct 22, 2021
William Neal | Oct 22, 2021

Go to gate 12 and they will help with your visitor's pass. Long as you have a valid drivers license you can get a pass.

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My daughter is graduating in October. Do I have to be vaccinated?

Harry Wheeler II | Oct 22, 2021
Traci Carista | Nov 26, 2021

My son graduates this week. A negative covid test is also acceptable

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Graduation canceled for non-vaccinated personnel. This has got to be the worse thing you can do to a soldier and their family, this is absolutely is discrimination. You know there are some orders you should not follow. This is one.

David Hoblit | Oct 22, 2021
Randall Brown | Oct 22, 2021

If you would have got vaccinated this would not be a problem Ford Jackson had to protect their best interest which is the soldiers that they train

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I would like to see my friend on his graduation. Do i need a covid shot or can i wear a mask?

Adrian Booker | Oct 22, 2021
Jacob Hamersly | Oct 22, 2021

Just graduated a battalion. Masks and proof of vaccine were required.

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Can anyone tell me how to get passes to be able to attend my daughter basic training graduation? She's at Fort Jackson

Esmeralda Moreno | Oct 22, 2021
Anthony Chisolm | Oct 22, 2021

Notify the Gate Guards the purpose of your visit and ask them what process you have to take to get access on base. The Visitors Center with get you Certified

Do you need to be fully vaccinated to go to the graduation on post

Leon Alvarado | Oct 22, 2021
James Williford | Oct 22, 2021

No just masks inside.

What is weather like in Aug?

Phyllis Brown | Oct 22, 2021
James Bigler-Damian | Oct 22, 2021

Perfectly splendid

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How do I address my envelope to send a letter to my son who will be starting basic in 1 week? I want to make sure he will get it.

Eddy Hayes | Oct 22, 2021
Doug Jax | Oct 22, 2021

You will receive instructions with how to address it including his assigned company, battalion, regiment and platoon along with street address and any markings to put on the envelope to make it easy for them to identify. Best of luck to your son and remember to keep his spirits up and motivation high. Victory starts here!

I was told that I know longer need a COVID shot to attend the graduation on June 3rd. Is this information accurate?

Deanna Schuyler | Oct 22, 2021
Sherry Morris | Oct 22, 2021

Without the vaccine you CAN NOT enter the Post!

I am a Vietnam Air Force veteran with no disability..Why can't I go to the visitor's center at Fort Jackson?

Gerald Girnus | Oct 22, 2021
Tommie Cox | Oct 22, 2021

I believe you have to be a retiree or have some form of military ID.

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Are the graduations closed because of covid-19?

Lewis Allen | Oct 22, 2021
Mark Mehaffie | Oct 22, 2021

You can view them at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/FortJacksonGrad/

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Can a family member go into Fort Jackson without a Military ID.

Jose Cerda | Oct 22, 2020
Kyron Watkins | Oct 22, 2020

Yes.. You need a visitors pass

Are wheelchairs available for use or rent during family day and graduation?

Deborah Hall | Oct 22, 2020
Randy Egan | Oct 22, 2020

Do not believe so. You may want to rent one and bring it with you

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My Great Great Uncle Paul Gay served at Fort Jackson during WWI. We have several letters that he wrote while stationed there between 1918-1919. Would you be interested in having them for your archives? Mary Singleton

Steve Singleton | Oct 22, 2020
Steven Teff | Oct 22, 2020

I bet they would! They have a museum on the base.

Is there a new ID Card for Retired and their spouses with a chip we need to get?

Rachel Faulkner | Oct 22, 2020
Rachel Faulkner | Oct 22, 2020

Thanks Steve

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What is the street address/GPS Address for building 11900 which is the location of the retirees Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day

Stephen A. Husman | Oct 22, 2020
Ronald Stevenson | Oct 22, 2020

Get map at visitor center.

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Does Ft Jackson have a RV park

Linda Owens | Oct 23, 2019
Helen Chadwell | Oct 23, 2019

Yes think do

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Will there be special seating at graduation time?

Pat Hamill | Oct 23, 2019
Jason Rush | Oct 23, 2019

I hope you enjoy the ceremony

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Will there be special seating?

Pat Hamill | Oct 23, 2019
BAMA BABY | Oct 23, 2019

No special seating you can sit where u want

Good afternoon, I'm flying from Oklahoma City, Ok. to Fort Jackson, SC 29207. I would like to get information on what plane should I take, rental car and room closet to the base.

Sharletha Henderson | Oct 23, 2019
Brian Smith | Oct 23, 2019

Several hotels are at I-77 and HWY 378, 2 exits from the main gate at I-77 and Forest Dr. You can register as a visitor at this gate or at the next gate to the north at Boyden Arbor Rd and Percival Rd. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is the common airport 30 minutes from post, but some use Charlotte, NC 1.3 hrs from post or Charleston International Airport about 1.45 hrs from post. Cost and times are sometimes better at the last two.

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How do I get on base as a new spouse getting an ID card?

Cora Martin | Oct 23, 2019
John Strode | Oct 23, 2019

Everything starts at the front gate but the best thing to do is go on there website and get all the information you need from there...

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Can a person obtain a veterinarian identification card here, if so where and what is all needed?

pat fey | Oct 23, 2019
Karen Ford | Oct 23, 2019

You will need to call them each fort has different rules

Until what time is the visitor center open till?

Nancy Jimenez | Oct 23, 2019
Jennifer Pryor | Oct 23, 2019

5pm

Where can I buy army shirts

Kathryn Flowers | Oct 23, 2019
Antonio Robertson | Oct 23, 2019

The surplus store on army base

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How do I know where to go for graduation cetemony

Addie Goss | Oct 23, 2019
Lacy Wright | Oct 23, 2019

Gate 2 visitors center

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Is there a phone number to call

Tamara Smith | Oct 23, 2018
Norman Perkins (Doug) | Oct 23, 2018

The primary for the center/lodging is (803) 276-6984. Alternatively this number should also work: (803) 782-9802. The listed DSN line is 312-734-6297

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