March 6, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Fort Gordon welcomes new general, new command

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent
After several months laying the groundwork, Brig. Gen. Jennifer Napper is ready to forge ahead. "It's good to finally have it off the ground," said Napper, who will officially take the flag of the 7th Signal Command (Theater) from Maj. Gen. More...

News Update

Lt. Col. Jeanne Hutchison remembered The Signal Center and Fort Gordon mourns the passing of Lt. Col. Jeanne Hutchison, former 551st Signal Battalion commander, 15th Regimental Signal Brigade. More...

News Update

Production lets audience participate

Around town
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Ever left a play and hated the ending? With Aiken Community Playhouse's production of Murder's in the Heir, the audience has a chance to change the ending. "It's sort of like Clue," said Dustin Turner, assistant director. More...

Scholarship banquet

(Below) Georgia State Senator Ed Tarver, guest speaker at the Richmond County Neighborhood Associations Alliance, Inc. Thirteenth Annual Scholarship Banquet, talks about the theme of the banquet, "Failure is not an Option," Feb. More...

Program targets sexual assault prevention

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

On paper, it's easy to see what is and isn't considered sexual assault, but sometimes, those lines get blurred in real life situations. More...

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Feedback

What can you do to help clean the environment?

By Bonnie Heater

I will rake leaves and pick up litter around post. Pvt. Kaylan Patterson Company C 369th Sig. Bn. More...

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Chaplain's News

Consider Jesus for your battle buddy

Chaplain (Capt.) Kerry Greene 15th Signal Brigade

Do you know Jesus as your battle buddy? The reason I ask the question deals with the concept of the battle buddy. More...

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Sports

Safety office dispels motorcycle myths

Command Sgt. Maj. Tod Glidewell U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center

The unofficial launch of the riding season kicked off Feb.27 at Daytona Beach, Fla. Anticipating the new riding season, many of Soldiers, Family members and civilians are gearing up to take to the open road. More...

Friendly competition

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley, U.S. Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon commanding general, drains a free throw during the Augusta State University men's basketball game halftime. Foley and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Clark, U.S. More...

Sports Update

Year of the NCO Walk-a-thon Join the installation command sergeant major for a Year of the NCO Walk-a-thon, 4:30 p.m. March 17, 19, 24 and 26 around Barton Field. More...

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Deputy garrison commander brings job experience

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

There's a new face on Fort Gordon. His name is John Curry and he is the deputy garrison commander. He replaced Terry Smith who retired in September 2008. More...

Wounded Soldiers receive Purple Heart Medals

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

A few months after his 40th birthday, Staff Sgt. Terry Chism decided to aid his country by joining the Army. "When I enlisted, I wanted infantry. More...

Community Events

Education symposium

The 10th Annual Alzheimer's Association Education Symposium is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 at the Gordon Club. The theme is "Alzheimer's and Dementias: "Coaching for Caregivers. More...

Community awareness celebration

Philanthropist Productions is coordinating the first Augusta and Fort Gordon Community Awareness Celebration to be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. March 14 at Pendleton King Park, 1738 Pine Tree Road, in Augusta. More...

Charity auction

The Augusta Area Newcomers organization is hosting a charity auction March 19. The event includes a luncheon, and a silent and live auction. Social time is 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Cost is $18; reservations are required. More...

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Viewpoint

Focus on Traumatic Brain Injury treatment

Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Public Affairs Office

During the March National Brain Injury Awareness month observance, the importance of Traumatic Brain Injury education, diagnosis and treatment is being emphasized by Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker, Surgeon General/commander, U. S. More...

March Brain Injury Awareness Month

A roadside explosion throws a Soldier against the side of his vehicle, with force that shakes his brain inside his skull. Another Soldier is in a traffic accident on the way to work, her head thrown forward into the windshield. More...

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Churches

Chapel Call

Collective Protestant Services Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. - Liturgical Service, Bicentennial Chapel 9:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship Service, Friendship Chapel 10:30 a.m. More...

Your guide to area churches

ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 3232 Washington Road, Augusta, Ga. 706-860-0439 Pastor Mathew S. Lash Robert Studdard, Youth Director email: ADVLUCH@AOL.com Sunday Worship & Praise 8:30 &11:00 a.m. More...

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Spectrum

Families identify concerns, tackle issues

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

About 100 people came together Feb. 25 and 26 to discuss what's on the mind of those who live and work at Fort Gordon during the annual Army Family Action Plan conference at the Army Reserves Center. More...

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