October 17, 2008 RSS feed / News Update

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Oktoberfest celebration on post this weekend

Fort Gordon's Oktoberfest celebration continues today at Barton Field and lasts until Oct. 19, with the annual Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 18. Activities and carnival rides will open at 4 p.m. More...

Cool weather means fairs, festivals

Around Town
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

The fairs are in town. The Georgia-Carolina State Fair in Augusta begins today and run through Oct. 26 at the fairgrounds at 3rd and 4th streets and Hale Avenue. The fair features rides and games and nightly entertainment. More...

Feeling the love

(Left) Pfc. James Lyle, Sgt. Norman Lauinger, and Staff Sgt. Anthony Fedele are a few of the 52 warriors enjoying the food and conversation at a luncheon on Oct. More...

Seminars observe National Physical Therapy Month

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

Physical therapists at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center are presenting a series of free lecture seminars throughout the month of October to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. More...

Leaders take flu shots

(Left) First Lt. Mayamona Diakabana prepares to innoculate Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley, U.S. Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon commanding general, while, Brig. Gen. Don Bradshaw, Southeast Regional Medical Command and Dwight D. More...

Free seminars

Physical therapists from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center are hosting a free lecture series throughout the month of October to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. The series will consist of two different lectures. More...

Remembrance Day

The Augusta Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars is hosting the "Massing of the Colors and Remembrance Day" celebration at 3 p.m. Nov. 16 in Alexander Hall. More...

Keep spirits up despite economy

Dr. Erick Messias MCGHealth Psychiatrist

Job losses, bankruptcies and foreclosures. Wall Street failures, plummeting stocks and bailouts. Weak retail sales, high gas prices and a floundering real estate market. More...

Post offers emergency housing

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

In a matter of minutes a natural disaster or fire can wipe out a home and leave a Family with nothing. Often during their grief they are forced to find temporary lodging and begin reconstructing their lives. More...

Studies suggest many sports injuries preventable

Mary Katherine Murphy U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine

Leg, knee and ankle overuse injuries are the single biggest threat to Soldier health and readiness, according to Dr. Bruce Jones, who manages the Injury Prevention Program at the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine. More...

Neither rain nor anything else stops BOSS fun

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

Rain didn't cancel Single Soldier Day at Fort Gordon. Neither did it short circuit an opportunity to have some fun. The event, which was held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. More...

Volunteer Corner

If you are interested in giving your time and efforts to any of the following volunteer opportunities in the Central Savannah River Area, contact Alia Naffouj at alia.naffouj1@us.army.mil. More...