November 14, 2008 RSS feed / News Update

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...

Relocation readiness upholds Family Covenant

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...

Army Family Covenant providing real assistance where needed

Army Senior leaders signed the Army Family Covenant pledging to support Soldiers' Families while they defend the nation. More...

Respite Care meets special Family needs

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. More...

Manager offers personal Family service commitment

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...

15th Regimental Signal Brigade Family focused

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...

Families enjoy new, renovated housing

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...

Helping military spouses find employment

The Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program assists individuals in defining and reaching their career goals. More...

Wounded Warrior, Family say Fort Gordon gives great care

(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. More...

Southern Soul and Song in Augusta

Around Town

It's a musical weekend in Augusta. More...

Pre-holiday Preparation Tips

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. More...

Fort Gordon earns community vision award

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...

Health care open season

Time to choose health care benefits, which can be just as scary as ghosts and goblins! More...

Library staff remembers dedicated volunteer

Editorial analysis

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. More...

Fort Gordon leads activities honoring veterans

Photos by Bonnie Heater (Above) Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley, U.S. More...

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...

Burger King reopens

The Fort Gordon Burger King restaurant has reopened. The restaurant recently closed due to minor damage sustained during a fire. More...

Financial Education

Financial experts will visit Fort Gordon to offer free management and much more. More...

Family covenant affirms commitment

(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 cere More...

Army Exceptional Family member participant shares experiences

(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...

Military Family health medical group priority

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Ensuring quality children services strengthens Families

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 th More...

Holiday gift wrapping made easy

From televisions and exercise equipment to diamond rings, Fort Gordon Service Club members have wrapped a variety of items at Christmas. On Dec. More...

Signaleers complete desert exercise

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. More...

Choosing a health plan: What should you look for

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. More...

Volkstrauer Tag 'a day to remember'

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. More...