October 10, 2008 RSS feed / News Update

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Fort Gordon Soldier earns community service award

Bonnie Heater Signal staff
Members of the Channel 6 news team made a surprise visit to Fort Gordon Sept. 25 to honor a Fort Gordon Soldier. Jennie Montgomery, one of the anchors for WJBF, an ABC affiliate station in Augusta, walked into Sgt. More...

Airmen banquet

Nancy Colo'n Charles Dryden Greater Augusta Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., is hosting the Annual Tuskegee Airmen Banquet Oct. 18 at the Gordon Club main ballroom. Social hour begins at 6 p.m.; banquet starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. More...

Look for new human resources training on web

The Army Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System Training Blackboard Learning Management System Oepn for Self Enrollment/Required Training Office is pleased to announce the Army DIMHRS web-based Blackboard Learning Management System is n More...

Museum Day draws thousands of visitors

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

Hundreds visited museums and cultural venues free of charge around the country Sept. 27 during the Smithsonian magazine's Museum Day. More...

More than 160 re-enlist

The Southeast Regional Medical Command Headquarters hosted a reenlistment ceremony Oct. 2 at the Gordon Club located on Fort Gordon. More...

Simulation training center features life-like scenarios

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

With her skill as a sonographer, Toyake Crawley quickly found several masses in the breast as she scanned over it. "This is a beautiful machine," said Crawley, who was testing her skills at Dwight D. More...

Holiday closures

All Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center clinics, Outpatient Pharmacy and PX Pharmacy will be closed on Oct. 13, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Emergency Medicine will be open for emergency room visits only. More...

Mayor opportunity

Fort Gordon is seeking dedicated housing residents to help make the housing community an even better place to live. The recent mayor election did not draw the needed concerned "mayor" in McNair and Maglin housing areas. More...

Increased benefits announced

Rob McIlvaine FMWRC Public Affairs

In the spirit of the Army Family Covenant, the U.S. Army unveiled their plan for Survivor Outreach Services Oct. 6 at the Association of the United States Army Family Forum I, "Army Family Covenant, A Year in Review. More...

Nice weather helps outdoors activities

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

October is filled with area outdoor festivals. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy Hispanic food and culture at the annual Hispanic Festival at the Augusta Common. More...

Walkers honor vets

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

About 250 people walked to show their support for hospitalized veterans and active duty military Oct. 4 at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Wrightsboro Road. More...

Influenza season healthy living tips

Lt. Col. Sharon Cole- Wainwright Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center

Influenza season stretches from October through late March and can have a major impact on individuals and organizations. Influenza or the flu is a viral infection that spreads through air droplets from infected persons to others. More...

Awareness helps meet cancer threat head on

Lt. Col. Renee Ponce Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to pin on your pink ribbon and show your support. Health observances like Breast Cancer Awareness Month are designed to increase the community's awareness about important health issues. More...