December 19, 2008 RSS feed / News Update

Clean Air Campaign rolling

ATLANTA - High gas prices, gas shortages, an increased emphasis on "going green," a struggling economy - you name it - Georgia commuters had plenty of reasons in 2008 to rethink their commute. More...

Fort Gordon Soldiers go home for holidays

More than 6,000 Soldiers in training packed up and left Fort Gordon on Dec. 16-17 for holiday leave. Fort Gordon's 15th Regimental Signal Brigade sent Soldiers on their way home by bus, airline, and automobile on Dec. More...

Outstanding performers recognized

Annual Awards

As a young single mom, Staff Sgt. Katrina Richardson wanted a better life for herself and her young son so she joined the Army. More...

Instructor of the Year

The Instructor of the Year, Sgt. More...

Volunteer of the Year

The volunteer of the year for fiscal year 2008 is Jocelyn Cody, from the 35th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, whose dedication directly resulted in the support, care and involvement of 505 Families within the battalion. More...

Career Counselor of the Year

The Career Counselor of the Year, Staff Sergeant Kimberly Hill, assigned to Headquarters Headquarters Detachment, 56th Signal Battalion, has assisted commanders at all levels with sustaining the Army's readiness posture and achieving their retentio More...

Christmas wishes for those far away from home

I had no Christmas spirit when I breathed a weary sigh, and looked across the table where the bills were piled too high. The laundry wasn't finished and the car I had to fix, My stocks were down another point, the Chargers lost by six. More...

Signal association stocks food bank

Pvt. Mark Focken wanted to help others this Christmas so he took $95, asked his buddies for some cash and packed his and their rucksacks with canned goods to help the Golden Harvest Food Bank. More...

Learning SWET might save Soldiers' lives

"During the first three weeks in Iraq, we had eight drownings," said Bill Miller to the Army, Marine and civilian aquatics managers gathered to hear the latest techniques in aquatics at the Henry B. More...

Concerts with a cause, lights and plays abound

Around Town

The holidays are a festive time of the year with musical productions, plays, light displays, historically themed programs and other events; however, there is one event taking place this weekend that is unlike any other. More...

Soldiers earn certifications

For the first time Information Technology Soldiers are leaving Fort Gordon with a coveted civilian certification. On Dec. More...

Federal health benefits open season extended into January

Each year, Office of Personnel Management works with Federal Employees Health Benefits carriers to strike a balance of protection against catastrophic events without shifting a high-premium burden to enrollees. More...

Civilian of the Year

The Civilian of the Year for fiscal year 2008 is Ronald Schumpf, who serves as the division chief of Switching, Transmission, and Microwave Systems for the 551st Signal Battalion and 15th Regimental Signal Brigade. More...

Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

The Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for fiscal year 2008 is Sgt. 1st Class Katrina Richardson, who is assigned to Company B, 447th Signal Battalion as a signal support systems specialist. More...

Service Member of the Year

The Service Member of the Year for fiscal year 2008 is Pfc. Alicia Lyman who serves as a paralegal for the 206th Military Intelligence Battalion. Lyman is originally from Naples, N.Y. and has been stationed at Fort Gordon since November 2007. 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...