(Left) Lt. Col. Peter Tragakis, 67th Signal Battalion (Expeditionary) commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Angel Ramos, 67th Sig. Bn. (E) command sergeant major, show that the rides at Adventure Crossing are not just for children. (Right) Savannah Aiello raises her hands high in the air as she and her Family take the big down slope on the wacky worm rollercoaster. The 67th Sig. Bn. Soldiers and their Families enjoyed a day of fun at Adventure Crossing Feb. 19. Photos by Spc. William Norris Adventure Crossing opened its doors to the 67th Signal Battalion (Expeditionary) for fun, food, and games on the evening of Feb.19. Soldiers and their Families were invited to ride all the rides, eat all the pizza possible, and drive unlimited gocarts from 4 to 9 p.m. for five dollars per person.

Soldier and Families in the Armed Forces work extremely hard these days. Wives, husbands, and children often feel the stress too as more work and less time at home puts strain on members of the household. Organizational days are important as it gives these individuals time to unwind and forget about work for the day. "It is important to take time away from work and relax with Families and friends. As well as, to show the Families how much we appreciate their support to their loved ones during these difficult and high operational tempo times. I've always believed that if Families and Soldiers are taken care of, your Soldiers will perform at a much higher level. It has yet to fail me," said Command Sgt. Maj. Angel Ramos, 67th Signal Battalion (Expeditionary) command sergeant major.

The park contained several outdoor rides such as the airplanes, a carousel, samba balloons, and a wacky worm rollercoaster. Other outdoor activities were batting cages, a miniature golf course, and go-karts for children from the ages of five years old and beyond. Inside Adventure Crossing is filled with arcade games and an indoor laser tag facility.

Ed Harris, Adventure Crossing manager said, "We approached Thom Tuckey, Central Savannah River Area Alliance for Fort Gordon, about hosting some events for the troops at Fort Gordon in appreciation for their service to our country. We included Families because they too sacrifice much in supporting their Family members. Thom liked the idea and approached the command of the 35th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade to determine interest.

"It was a great evening. My staff and I enjoyed interacting with our neighbors from Fort Gordon. Everyone was so respectful and considerate of each other."