Fort Gordon Signal

297th MI Bn celebrates Soldiers return

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:16:47 +0000

Bonnie Heater

Fort Gordon Public Affairs

A group of Soldiers and Family members met Jan. 26 at Gym 6 to honor the more than 30 Soldiers returning from Afghanistan. All returned over a span of two weeks in January.

Professionals to the rescue – Tax Center offers free assistance

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:16:50 +0000

Spc. Jason Jordan

15th Regimental Signal Brigade

Public Affairs

The process of filing a tax return can be complicated and often stressful. The Fort Gordon community can rest assured this year, however, for a group of qualified individuals have volunteered to take the entire process off your hands – free of charge.

The Fort Gordon Tax Center officially opened its doors after a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Jan. 30 in the Courtyard.

Arlington National Cemetery recovers nearly $27 million from prior years

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:16:53 +0000

Rob McIlvaine

Army News Service

Although widely disseminated in the news that Arlington National Cemetery was still missing $12 million, this is not the case. In fact, ANC has recovered $26,763,199.69 from prior fiscal years -- back to 2004 -- that was obligated but not disbursed.

Defense officials announce fiscal 2013 budget priorities

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:17:06 +0000

Jim Garamone

American Forces Press Service

Spending priorities in the forthcoming Fiscal Year 2013 defense budget request call for reductions in the end strength of the Army and Marine Corps, an increase in special operations forces and maintaining the number of big-deck carriers, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said Jan. 26.

Wool possible high-performance fiber for combat clothing

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:17:18 +0000

Alexandra Foran

NSRDEC Public Affairs

Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center has contracted for several efforts with the American Sheep Industry Association and its subsidiary, Sheep Venture Company, to develop, test and evaluate wool fabrics for combat clothing.

Program connects Individual Ready Reserve Soldiers with units

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:17:18 +0000

Megan Doyle

Army National Guard

The newly created Individual Ready Reserve Affiliation Program allows IRR Soldiers and their Families to maintain a connection to the military community through an affiliation with the local reserve-component unit that is closest to their home.