April 10, 2009 RSS feed / News Update

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Samuel Rhodes, combat veteran of the Iraq war, will speak to Soldiers and Family members at Fort Gordon and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center on April 13 and April 14. More...

Golf history, more for Master's week

Around town

For those who aren't on the link during this golf week in Augusta, there are other golf related activities. More...

Many miss Exceptional Family Member Program benefits

While many Soldiers have heard of the Exceptional Family Member Program, some have a misconception of who it serves and what benefits are available through it. More...

Wounded care attracts high visibility

Retired Brig. Gen. Stephen Xenakis was on a fact-finding mission on March 30 to learn how to better serve the nation's Wounded Warriors. More...

Fort Gordon NCOs Dine-In

As the Army's Year of the Noncommissioned Officer moves forward, numerous events will serve to highlight, honor and pay tribute to the dedicated and unwavering service of the U.S. Army NCO Corps, both past and present. More...

'Military Saves' encourages Soldiers to build nest egg

Financial security at home can mean one less distraction from the mission downrange. More...

ACS provides options for Child Abuse Prevention Month

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a special guest speaker will visit Fort Gordon April 14. Dr. Malcolm Smith will present a workshop, Realistic Parenting: What to Expect and When to Worry, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Wounded Warrior finds exceptional medical care

The January day seemed like any other in Hutal, a village about 80-kilometers west of Kandahar, Afghanistan. "We were patrolling in a local market," said 1st Lt. More...

Sergeant Major of the Army

All Fort Gordon service members are invited to an open meeting to hear Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Preston, sergeant major of the Army speak in a Soldier town hall meeting 1 - 2:30 p.m. today in Alexander Hall. For information call (706) 791-3118. More...

Year of the NCO essay competition

In coordination with the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer, current and former NCO's are invited to submit an essay entitled "My Proudest Moment as an NCO." The essay should be between 800-1000 words and doublespaced in 12 point type. More...

Gate construction

Construction at Fort Gordon's entrance gates starting in mid- April may cause some delay and traffic congestion. One gate at a time will be under construction through January 2010, according to Col. John Holwick, garrison commander. More...

Local service assists Families facing foreclosure

For those facing foreclosure, there is help. Representatives from Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority and Georgia Legal Services were at Fort Gordon last week to present options to military homeowners. More...

IKE'S HEALTH NET

April is Donate Life month Kathleen Haskell Marketing In observance of National Donate Life Month, Eisenhower Army Medical Center will host an information table in conjunction with LifeLink of Georgia on April 13 in front of Ike's Caf More...

Army reducing 'carbon bootprint'

The Army has embarked on a service-wide effort to measure its "carbon bootprint," with the aim of reducing the effect it has on the environment while at the same time optimizing its use of fossil fuels. More...

President visits Iraq, praises troops

In a surprise visit to Iraq April 7, President Barack Obama declared to troops in Baghdad that now is the time for Iraqis "to take responsibility for their country." Obama's stop to visit some 1,500 troops, government civilians and contractors at More...

Army fights on sexual assault, promotes victim awareness

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Memorial service honors unit executive officer

Hundreds came together to pay respects during a memorial service in Alexander Hall, for 1st Lt. George Dodgen III, on April 1. It is an honor than no mother, brother or sister wants to receive. More...

Real Estate Transactions

Burke County property transfers for Dec 17, 2008 to Jan 8, 2009. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the Burke County clerk's office. Lovett Martin Skinner to J Sean Conner, Dec 17, 0. More...