March 20, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Female general says diversity is strength

March Women's History Month
Todd Lopez Army News Service
WASHINGTON — Diversity is one of the strengths of the Army, and as an organization, it is one of the best at leveraging that diversity, said the service's first fourstar female general. More...

Signal Corps Band commander moving down range

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

Fort Gordon's chief musician is moving on. Chief Warrant Officer Jonathan Ward, 434th U.S. Army Band commander, will soon depart the post for Fort Stewart, Ga. and an assignment in Iraq. More...

News Update

Swamp tour offers educational fun

Around town
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Science and fun come together on Tuesday at the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park as children participate in a variety of kids clubs at the site. More...

Free military Family camp weekends

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Slots are filling quickly for the free Military Family Camp Weekends at the Family Y Camp Lakeside. "I know some Families who sent their child to resident camp last summer, and they were so excited to know about this. More...

Casualty Notification Officer training

Johnny Wright Casualty Assistance Calls instructor

The Army has discontinued the use of the online Web based training for Soldiers performing Casualty Notification Officer and Casualty Assistance Officer duties. More...

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Viewpoint

President says nation has veteran care responsibility

Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON - Caring for veterans is a responsibility and duty for all Americans, and the employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs are those who are charged with repaying "that debt of honor," President Barack Obama said during a ceremony More...

Exchange recognized again for diversity

Chris Ward AAFES Public Affairs

DALLAS - For the third consecutive year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has received accolades from DiversityBusiness.com as one of the nation's best for multicultural business opportunities, earning the number five spot on the "Top Gover 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

Military women show fun, fashions

Spc. Siriwan Mobley Signal staff

Bright lights, clicks and flicks of the cameras captured the "Ladies of Elegance and Distinguished Gentlemen," of joint armed services as they posed on the runway for the 116th Military Intelligence Group Women's History Month Social and Fashion Sh More...

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Motorcycle safety receiving top priority

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Staff Sgt Tony Heise and Staff Sgt. Russell Porter got on their hands and knees for Heise to point out a potential problem with Porter's motorcycle. "It's a thorough but general inspection," said Russ Blandin, Fort Gordon garrison safety manager. More...

News Update

Women's History Month Each year the month of March is set aside to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions of women. The Installation Command Program will be held 1:30 p.m. March 23 in Alexander Hall. More...

Community Events

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

The Fort Gordon Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Gordon Club. All Sergeant Morales and Sgt. More...

Volunteers needed

The Fort Gordon Equal Employment Opportunity Office is looking for civilian employees who are interested in serving as collateral duty EEO counselors and collateral duty Special Emphasis Program committee members. More...

Dedication ceremony

JANUS Research Group, Inc. is dedicating the main conference room at their corporate headquarters on 600 Ponder Place Drive in Evans, Ga., in honor of the late retired Lt. Gen. Douglas Buchholz at 2 p.m. March 27. More...

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Feedback

Why is it important to celebrate Women's History Month?

By Bonnie Heater

It shows women had a great deal of determination and strength to overcome harassment which they faced because of their gender. Pfc. Carlos White Company B, 73rd Ordnance Bn. More...

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Sports

Year of the NCO Walk-a-Thon

On March 17, Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur Washington, garrison command sergeant major, explains the route assembled volunteers will take during the first of four scheduled 2-mile Year of the NCO Walk-athon events to be held on Barton Field. More...

Workout routine gives Soldier new healthy lifestyle

Spc. Fabian Ortega Army News Service

WIESBADEN, Germany — If you're wondering how it would feel to be young again, ask Staff Sgt. Cynthia Mills, who is 48 going on 32...or even younger. More...

Sports Update

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

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