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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 ... 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 ... 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 ... The Fort Gordon Burger King restaurant has reopened. The restaurant recently closed due to minor damage sustained during a fire. More ... 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 ... Financial experts will visit Fort Gordon to offer free management and much more. The financial education forum is being presented by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which regulates all securities firms in the United States, in partnership with the Leader College for Information Technology and Fort Gordon's Army Community Services. More ... At first glance, living up to the commitments made by the Army Family Covenant seems like a very tall order. In fact, some of the commitments require funding, manpower, and changes well beyond the scope of local Family support agencies. More ... You may have seen a United States Sailor or two walking around on post, but believe it or not, on Fort Gordon there are about 900 Sailors assigned at the Navy Information Operations Command. The Navy accounts for the second largest service represented on post. More ... Army Senior leaders signed the Army Family Covenant pledging to support Soldiers' Families while they defend the nation. More ... (Article from the Signal Archives detailing the signing of the Army Family Covenant last year.) Committing their best, leaders of Fort Gordon joined military communities worldwide, signing the Army Family Covenant in a historic signing ceremony Nov. 5, 2007 at the Gordon Club. More ... Fort Gordon lies a few miles outside of Augusta, Ga. in an area known as the Central Savannah River Area. The installation is the home of the U.S. Army's Signal Center and School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Command, and many commands and agencies from across the Joint Forces of the U.S. military. More ... (The following article is written by an Army Spouse who has benefited from the support and involvement of other Families and the Exceptional Family Member Program. More ... As the Exceptional Family Member Program Manager, I live and breathe the essence of the Family Covenant. I am dedicated and committed to making a difference in the lives of the people I serve. More ... Caring for Soldiers, civilians and their Families is a priority within the 15th Regimental Signal Brigade. Our brigade is unique in that we care for multiple subsets of Army Families. More ... Quality housing is an important component of military Families' quality of life. Balfour Beatty Housing continues a vigorous program designed to renovate most units and build new housing throughout Fort Gordon. More ... ORLANDO, Fla. - As the nation honors its veterans, the American Medical Association honored the military recently at its semiannual policy-making meeting by pledging to work to improve access to health care for active duty military personnel, reservists, veterans and their Families who rely on TRICARE, the military's health insurance program. More ... The Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program assists individuals in defining and reaching their career goals. The sacrifices that our Families make are evident in the great number of Spouses who have interrupted their own careers to support their Soldiers. More ... The Army Family Covenant specifically notes Army Leadership's commitment to "ensuring excellence in schools, youth services, and child care." Fort Gordon Child, Youth & School Services truly believes that the strength of our Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families. More ... (Reprint from the Signal News Archive) Prior to coming to Fort Gordon in February 2007, Sgt. Edmundo Rivera could describe his experience with trying to heal and wade through the maze of military red tape as nightmarish. "We had to do everything. More ... It's a musical weekend in Augusta. The Hillbilly Angel, Claire Lynch, an International Bluegrass Association female vocalist of the year and Jesse Winchester, folk/rock singer/songwriter, will be in concert as part of the Morris Museum of Art's Southern Soul and Song Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Imperial Theatre. More ... From televisions and exercise equipment to diamond rings, Fort Gordon Service Club members have wrapped a variety of items at Christmas. On Dec. 1, they will be wrapping items once again in the PX lobby, according to Joanie Bryant, fundraising committee member, and they open up the fundraising opportunity to others on post. More ... Clean the refrigerator: Take advantage of Clean Your Refrigerator Day on Nov. 15 and clean the icebox before it is loaded with turkey, mashed potatoes, and all those holiday treats. Start by removing the shelving and drawers, spray down the interior with a solution of 1-cup water and 1-teaspoon dishwashing liquid and clean condiment tops. More ... Members of the 35th Signal Brigade deployed Oct. 24 - Nov. 11, to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas in support of the 146th Signal Battalion's mission ready exercise in preparation for deployment. The 146th Sig. Bn. is a National Guard battalion based out of Florida and part of the 261st Sig. Bde. Supervising the exercise was Lt. Col. More ... WJBF-TV awarded Fort Gordon with its Embracing the Vision award on Nov. 5. "The Embracing the Vision Award recognized the contributions of area businesses to our economy. How could we do that without coming to Fort Gordon? More ... Time to choose health care benefits, which can be just as scary as ghosts and goblins! What is scary is the skyrocketing number of people every year who file bankruptcy due to making the wrong choice during open enrollment - the number one reason for bankruptcy in this country is health care costs - and having the right individual and/or Family coverage or plan could More ... Today's health plan customers are in a better position than ever before to become educated health care consumers and to make informed choices about which health plan is best for them, based on their individual needs and experience. Asking yourself some key questions will give you a leg up when choosing the health plan that is right for you. More ... The Woodworth Consolidated Library's children reading program held a special tribute for one of its loyal volunteers Nov. 5. Brandy Bramlett, the wife of Air Force Master Sgt. Paige Bramlett and the mother of Benjamin, age 5, and Caira, age 2, passed away Oct. 9 in Grovetown, Ga. More ... Since 1952 Volkstrauer Tag has been a national holiday of mourning in the Federal Republic of Germany. At Fort Gordon wreaths were placed Nov. 6 on the graves of the German soldiers who were buried in the cemetery near gate two. There is also an Italian Soldier buried as well. More ... Photos by Bonnie Heater (Above) Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley, U.S. Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon commanding general, reminds a gathering about the service and sacrifices veterans have made for the country during the Augusta - Central Savannah River Area Veterans Day Observance held Nov. 11 at the "All Wars Monument." (Left) Sgt. Tim Jefferson of the 434th U. S. Army Signal Corps Band plays taps. More ... |
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