November 14, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Commanding general links veterans and patriotic values

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent
The backdrop for Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley at Lakeside Middle School on Nov. 7 was an oversized flag hanging from the ceiling. More...

Family Covenant celebration

Fort Gordon will reaffirm its commitment to the Army Family Covenant in a ceremony 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Gordon Club. Christine Hernandez, Army Community Service says the event is open to all members of the Fort Gordon community. 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

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...

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...

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Viewpoint

Army launching new ad campaign

Gary Sheftick Army News Service

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 Walt More...

Army committed to education

Renee Hunt Coleman Guidance Counselor

The Education and Services Division is celebrating American Education Week Nov. 16 to 22. More...

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Feedback

Feedback...American Education Week, Nov. 17 - 22

What is the value of education?
By Bonnie Heater

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

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...

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Sports

Navy wins Armed Forces Marathon

Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs

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. More...

Child Youth and School Services

Parents interested in registering their children for the Child Youth and School Services Winter Basketball and Cheerleading Program can do so now through Nov. 21 at the CYS enrollment office, Building 28320, on Lane Avenue. More...

Night golf tournament

The Greater Augusta-Fort Gordon Chapter of the Association of the United States Army is hosting the 7th Annual Night Golf Tournament tonight at the Gordon Lakes Golf Course. The tournament is 9 holes Captain Choice course. More...

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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. More...

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

The Fort Gordon Ordnance Corps Association in coordination with the Augusta State University ROTC Department will hold its annual Christmas Dinner at 6 p.m., Dec. 3. Brig. Gen. Collyar, the 35th Chief of Ordnance, will be the guest speaker. More...

FEW meeting

The FEW Christmas Auction is slated for 11 a.m. Dec. 9 in the Victoria Room of the Gordon Club. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a member of FEW to attend. More...

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Chaplain's News

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. More...

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Spectrum

Remembering veterans

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

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. More...

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