On Friday, December 6, 2013 at 1:15, Brigadier General Bradley Becker will host a dedication ceremony at Hilton Field on Fort Jackson for the trees planted in honor of the fallen soldiers from Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Each of the twenty six gem magnolias represents a SC combat fatality. A grant from the RC Appearance Committee to Columbia Green provided funds for the purchase of the trees. In addition to the memorial significance, the trees planted will aesthetically enhance Hilton Field, improve water quality, reduce erosion and provide shade for graduation events.