November 7, 2008 RSS feed / News Update

Massing of the Colors

The Fort Gordon Massing of the Colors ceremony will be held 3 p.m. Nov. 16 in Alexander Hall. For information call (706) 791-3702. More...

Burger King closed

The Fort Gordon Burger King restaurant is closed due to minor damage sustained during a fire last weekend. Notice will be given concerning its reopening once repairs are completed. More...

Club offers Soldiers great care

Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson knew he would be well taken care of when he had to go back to the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Active Duty Unit. More...

Counselor shares alcohol abuse tragedy

When Michael Reed talks about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, he doesn't use a textbook. "When people start drinking at 15 years-old or younger, they are five times more likely to have problems. From personal experience, I know. More...

Veteran organization helping veterans

Area veterans continue their work of helping other veterans. On Oct. 31, members of Pinkerton-Williams Disabled American Veteran Chapter 18 set up a table at the Fort Gordon Commissary and PX for a fundraiser. More...

Sears Wish List participation OK

A number of ethics counselors have made inquiries about the "Heroes at Home" Sears Wish Registry Program. Although the original concept was found to be legally objectionable Sears made changes that removed the legal objection. More...

Fort Gordon supporting local Veterans Day events

Military personnel from Fort Gordon will participate in CSRA Veterans Day activities, Nov. 6-12. Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Barr, the chief warrant officer of the U.S. Army Signal Center, will speak at the Korean War Veterans Center, Bath, S.C. More...

63rd Signal Battalion redeploys

Soldiers from the 63rd Signal Battalion greet Family members and friends as they return to Fort Gordon from deployment. Most of the battalion returned last month. These members returned Nov. 3. More...

Youth Challenge Academy welcomes Families

The Youth Challenge Academy hosted its Family Day Nov. 1 at its campus on Fort Gordon. The day's events were kicked off at 9 a.m. with opening announcements and platoon performances. More...

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...

Housing Services office closure

The Housing Services Office will be closed on Nov. 17 to complete office renovations. The office is expecting to reopen Nov. 18. For information call (706)791-9658 More...

Christmas House opening

The 42nd Annual Fort Gordon Christmas House opening ceremony will be 10 a.m. Nov. 24 in Gym 6, Building 21711. For information call (706) 791-3880. More...

Entertainment includes star gazing

Around Town

The tale of gamblers, a mission doll and a showgirl with a heart of gold will be staged to raise money for people with kidney disease this weekend. Guys and Dolls will be presented today through Sunday in Aiken as part of the Aiken Kidney Benefit. More...

Wildlife education center fall festival

Graystone Ranch Wildlife Education Center will host its annual Fall Festival Nov.14-16. More...

Baby sign language offers Families benefits

The idea of babies signing makes good sense. More...

5th Signal Command hosts summit

MANNHEIM, Germany - 5th Signal Command, headquartered on Funari Barracks, hosted a week-long signal summit from Oct. 27 to Oct. More...