November 7, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Wounded Warrior Care Month kicks off

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent
The Army's Assistant Surgeon General for Warrior Care and Transition and Director of the Warrior Care and Transition Office visited Fort Gordon earlier this week. Brig. Gen. Gary Cheek stopped at Fort Gordon's Dwight D. More...

Halloween wrap-up

Nicki and her husband, Marine Sgt. Grant Jones decorated their home in Olive Terrace for Halloween. Trick or treating activities were held from 6 to 8 p.m Oct. 31 on post. The streets were filled with skeletons and other scary creatures. More...

Hallelujah party fun

Many Families turned out for the Hallelujah Night (Halloween alternative) held Oct. 31 at Gym 5 for children age 4 to 11. About 100 children attended the event with their parents, according to volunteer Ray Chamberlain. More...

News Update

Holiday office closures

Most offices accross Fort Gordon will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 10 and 11. Visitors should call ahead to make sure an office is open. More...

Veterans Day concert

The 434th Army Band and the Lakeside High School Symphonic Band, will be performing a Veterans Day Celebration Concert 7 p.m. Nov. 11 in Alexander Hall. Everyone is invited to participate. For additional information call (706) 791-2423. More...

Freedom Park Book Fair

Buy children's books (Kindergarten-8th grade) from 99 cents and up, Nov. 10 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the school. Join in for some early holiday shopping. More...

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Viewpoint

Veterans Day proclamation

On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States. More...

Veterans support "Lessons of Liberty" education initiative

The "Lessons of Liberty" initiative is an opportunity for American students to learn more about the country and its values, as well as the people that have been called upon to defend its freedom. More...

Feedback...Tribute to the Fallen

Why do we honor veterans?
By Bonnie Heater

We do it to honor those who have or are willing to sacrifice themselves to protect our freedoms. Retired Gunnery Sgt. James Meek Founder of Tribute to the Fallen More...

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Chaplain's News

Loving grace covers multitude of imperfections

Chaplain (Maj.) Gary Williams 35th Signal Brigade

The holy Bible states that "Love covers a multitude of sins." This is a universal principle that can be applied to all people and all generations. Have you ever experienced this phenomenon? More...

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Sports

Championship firefighters want new records

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Although they didn't fare as well as they would have liked in the national competition, Fort Gordon's firefighters have a positive attitude heading into the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge World Championships next week in Las Vegas. More...

Tribute to the Fallen

The closing ceremony for the Fourth Annual Tribute to the Fallen will take place at 2 p.m. today on Barton Field across from the Library on Rice Road. More...

Troop fishing event about saying thank you

Spc. William Norris 35th Signal Brigade

The second annual Take our Troops Fishing event took place Oct. 26 at Clarks Hill Lake in Appling, Ga. The tournament was hosted by The Freedom to Fish which is an organization that honors service men and women. More...

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Family Readiness Group forum shares plans

Siobhan Carlile Signal staff

Leaders and members of the Family Readiness Groups that support units and Families at Fort Gordon met at the Family Outreach Center Oct. 28. More...

Congressional staff member visits Fort Gordon

Ellen Maldonado, senior staff member of the Senate Appropriations Committee- Defense, meets with Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley, U.S. Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon commanding general during a tour of Fort Gordon from Oct. 29-Oct. More...

Community Events

Marine Birthday Ball

The Marines assigned to Fort Gordon are hosting the 233rd U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov. 15 at Julian Smith Casino in Augusta. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. Dinner selections are baked Swiss chicken or marinated roast tenderloin of pork. More...

FEW meeting

The Garden City Chapter of Federally Employed Women at Fort Gordon is hosting a special program, "Staying Positive," 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13 in the Gordon Club. The program is being presented by Andrea Francois, a FEW member. Everyone is welcome. More...

Big Kids' accordion band

Volunteer accordionists are needed to play music for shut-ins at retirement and nursing homes and veteran hospitals. Rehearsals are from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Mangelly Accordion Dance School, located at 2506 Peach Orchard Road in Augusta. More...

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Churches

Chapel Call

Collective Protestant Services Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. - Liturgical Service, Bicentennial Chapel 9:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service, Friendship Chapel 10:30 a.m. More...

Your guide to area churches

ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 3232 Washington Road, Augusta, Ga. 706-860-0439 Pastor Mathew S. Lash Robert Studdard, Youth Director email: ADVLUCH@AOL.com Sunday Worship & Praise 8:30 &11:00 a.m. More...

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Spectrum

Bikers thunder onto Fort Gordon

Jennifer Lindquist Special to the Signal

Chaps, vests and bandannas were the standard uniform during the American Legion Ride to Honor Injured Warriors Roaring Thunder 2008 held Nov. 1 at Fort Gordon. More...

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