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November 14, 2008  RSS feed
Commanding general links veterans and patriotic values
The backdrop for Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley at Lakeside Middle School on Nov. 7 was an oversized flag hanging from the ceiling. "My father always displayed an American flag on the front of our house," said Foley at the school's 10th annual Veterans Day celebration. More...
Family Assistance Center continues service expansion
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

In less than a year of operation, Fort Gordon's Soldier and Family Assistance Center has made an impact on the lives of many wounded and injured warriors. "We've had 2,500 people sign in for services," said Kent Brickman, the SFAC's director. More...

Great American Smokeout urges kick the habit
Alice Potosky Army News Service

Falls Church, Va.— The Department of Defense and TRICARE are encouraging military service members and their Families to take part in the annual Great American Smokeout on November 20, 2008. Participation in the Smokeout is an important component of the DoD-sponsored educational campaign, Quit Tobacco—Make Everyone Proud. More...

 News Update
• Freedom Park Book Fair
Buy children's books (Kindergarten-8th grade) from 99 cents and up, today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school. Join in for some early holiday shopping. For information call (706) 796-8428. More...
• Massing of the Colors
• Housing Services office closure
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 Community Events
• Education Fairs
Join us for fun and prizes at two Education Fairs: Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Nov. 18 on the 3rd floor from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at the Education Center, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bldg. 21606, 741 Barnes Ave. More...
• Ordnance Corps Association dinner
• FEW meeting
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 Viewpoint
• article has image Army launching new ad campaign
WASHINGTON — The Army launched three new nationally televised advertisements on Veterans Day with the theme "Strength like no other." The new ads are part of a campaign that will further extend the "Army Strong" brand, according to Ed Walters, chief marketing officer for Department of the Army. More...
• Army committed to education
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 Feedback
• article has image Feedback...American Education Week, Nov. 17 - 22
What is the value of education?
Knowledge is power and should be shared with our Families and members of our communities. Marine Staff Sgt. Roddy McDowell Attending: Paine College Major: Sociology More...
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 Churches
• 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...
• Chapel Call
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 Chaplain's News
• article has image Dear Chaplain:
I am very happily married, and I have a beautiful baby girl. My husband is loving and supportive of my career, and I treasure my Family very much. About 6 months ago I started having a great friendship with a coworker whom I worked with in our department. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Navy wins Armed Forces Marathon
ARLINGTON, Va. - Seaman Corey Duquette and Lt. Abagail Stiles led the All-Navy teams to victories in the 2008 Armed Forces Marathon Championships, run in conjunction with the 33rd Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 26. Duquette, 26, stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., won the Armed Forces men's division with a time of 2 hours, 24 minutes, 40 seconds. More...
• Child Youth and School Services
• Night golf tournament
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 Spectrum
• article has image Remembering veterans
Although he's only 13 months-old, Emmerson Pohlman eagerly waved a miniature American flag his mother, Toni, gave to him prior to the start of Tuesday's Veterans Day parade in downtown Augusta. "His dad will be so proud," said his mother, who rode on the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center float. Emmerson's father, Staff Sgt. Paul Pohlman, is currently serving in Iraq. More...
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