December 12, 2008 RSS feed / News Update

Block leave holiday details

The following intersections will be blocked on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. until Dec. 17 at 9 a.m. to facilitate the 15th Signal Brigade Holiday Block Leave Operation: •Barnes Ave. & 24th St. •Barnes Ave. & 25th St. •Barnes Ave. More...

Fort Gordon hosts 2008 Signal Conference

Session's keynote address comes through latest signal technology

When Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch was commander of the multinational forces in Iraq in 2007, he oversaw a space roughly the size of West Virginia with units in 60 different locations. More...

Forward Operations Base shows current Signal battlefield tactics

Past and current Signal Corps leaders got a peek into the up-to-date training Signaleers receive at Forward Operations Base Dunham Dec. 5. Col. More...

Leaders survey Signal past, present, future

Ice breaker

Several events during the 2008 Signal Conference were about providing opportunities for the entire Signal community to come together in an environment that stimulated communication. The icebreaker on Dec. More...

New technology, systems education dominates discussions

The event primarily was about sharing with the Regiment and visitors some of the new technologies driving the Signal Corps. More...

Retired service members share experiences, gain new insights

Retired Brig. Gen. Velma Richardson didn't mind sitting down to have lunch in Dining Facility 1 on Dec. 5. "I came on a good day," she said of the food. More...

Distinguished members awards dinner highlights

Awards Dinner

The Signal Conference awards dinner was a night of fame punctuated by moments of high drama. Tears flowed and cheers rolled as one powerful moment was eclipsed by another. Col. Jack Bryant, U.S. More...

Need a job, telecommute

Rising gas prices lead the headlines and people are looking for alternative ways to save on fuel cost. Many people are reacting to higher fuel cost by turning to telecommuting jobs. What does this have to do with Employment Readiness? More...

Pointes West recreation area provides relaxing fun

Pointes West is the right place to get away from it all and it's right in your own back yard. On Nov. More...

Soldiers fix up homeless shelter for holidays

FORT RILEY, Kan. — In the spirit of the holiday season, Soldiers of Company A, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment volunteered Nov. More...

Trinity Hospice posts 2009 volunteer orientation schedule

Trinity Hospice, a department of Trinity Home Services, provides compassionate and skilled care to patients whose disease is beyond medical cure. More...

Five sure fire, year-end tax tips

It may seem too early to think about taxes, but you can possibly save hundreds of dollars or more by getting your deductible ducks in a row before the year ends. More...

Save A Life simulator tours post in 2009

A life can be saved with one sentence, one decision, or just one action. Military, civilian, and dependents of the Fort Gordon community will have the opportunity to learn ways to save a life with something as simple as a right decision. More...

Change of command ceremony

The 63rd Signal Battalion (Expeditionary) has a new commander after a ceremony Dec. 5 in Gym #3. (Left) Lt. Col. Carlos Morales relinquishes command of the 63rd Sig. Bn. (E), 35th Signal Brigade to Lt. Col. Robert Edmonson, far right. (Center) Col. More...

Well laid plans to the test

In the last hours before the conference opening, leaders of the 2008 Signal Conference labored to make the event flow smoothly. Welldeveloped plans and tightly coordinated systems made the conference a success. More...

Former Signal chief sees vision realized

Cuviello interview

There was some satisfaction for retired Lt. Gen. Peter Cuviello as he returned to Fort Gordon for last week's Signal Conference. More...

WIN-T takes Signal Conference center stage

Chief of Signal says 2008 Signal Conference successful

A centerpiece of last week's Signal Conference surrounded discussions and briefings concerning the Warfighter Information Network and its function in the field. More...

Signal Conference provides multi-purpose venue

Pacific command Signal leader sounds off

Learning what's on the hearts and minds of the warfighter and how the Signal Corps plays into those needs was a priority of the inaugural Signal Conference. More...

2008 Signal Conference dignitaries

(Left to right first row) Retired Lt. Gen. William Campbell; Retired Lt. Gen. Peter Cuviello; Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson; Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley; Retired Lt. Gen. Stephen Boutelle; Retired Lt. Gen. David Kelley; Retired Lt. Gen. More...

Some events were feel good team building evolutions

Photo by Command Sergeants Major organized an early morning run and many rose in the predawn to show dedication. On the final day of the conference Dec. More...

Going once, going twice

(Above) Paddles were raised high and often during the Garden City Chapter of Federally Employed Women's Annual Christmas Auction held at 11 a.m. Dec. 9 in the Victoria Room at the Gordon Club. More...

Forward thinking, or sacrilegious

In 1995 pop singer Joan Osborne had a number two hit called "One of Us." In that song, Osborne asked intriguing questions about the existence of God and whether or not we would notice or be able to accept him if he were in human form. More...

Mother of 13 brings new meaning to 'Army strong'

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Under normal circumstances, a Soldier graduating from Advanced Individual Training doesn't attract the attention of many people besides friends and Family. Pfc. More...

Volunteer Corner

If you are interested in giving your time and efforts to any of the following volunteer opportunities in the Central Savannah River Area, contact Alia Naffouj at alia.naffouj1@us.army.mil. More...