May 15, 2009 RSS feed / News Update

Scholarship opportunity

The Augusta-Fort Gordon Chapter of AFCEA is accepting applications through June 15 for the Lt. Gen. Douglas Buchholz Memorial Scholarship award. This annual award is given in honor of the late Lt. Gen. More...

Parkinson's disease symptoms

Cutting your food has become difficult because of your shaking hand. You've been feeling stiff more and more lately, but it's not arthritis. You sigh, thinking, "This old body just isn't what it used to be." Don't dismiss these signs. More...

IKE'S HEALTH NET

Recreational therapy programs focus on game of life

On the 12th floor of Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center we use recreational therapy to help Soldiers in the overall well-being of their lives and the lives of their Families. More...

Red Cross gives high-tech games

A recent high-tech donation from the American Red Cross of Augusta is helping members of the Warrior Transition Battalion. "They donated two Wiis we are using in occupational therapy," said Lt. Col. Everett Sharpe, WTB commander. 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...

Know stroke warning signs

Stroke killed more than 140,000 people in 2005. It's the third leading cause of death, behind diseases of the heart and cancer. More...

Fort Gordon honors military spouses during weeklong celebration

Around the globe, U.S. military installations celebrated Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 8. Fort Gordon not only celebrated the day, but the entire week preceding it. More...

Food Expo

The Directorate of Logistics presented the Food Expo on May 7, at the Gordon Club. It was free to the public and over 2,500 people were expected to show up for this mouth watering event. More...

Professor provides osteoporosis prevention tips

Osteoporosis - a disease that causes bones to become fragile and break - is a threat to more than 44 million Americans, or 55 percent of those over the age of 50, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. More...

Families share Augusta Cares experience

"The local community is standing behind the Soldiers. This is the love they show." Col. John Holwick Fort Gordon Garrison Commander

As he looked around the field and pool areas at the Family Y on Wheeler Road, Col. John Holwick, Fort Gordon garrison commander, smiled. "The local community is standing behind the Soldiers. More...

Fort Gordon speakers needed

The Public Affairs Office is looking for interested and available members of our Fort Gordon community….military, civilian, Family members and retirees….to speak with local media during the Memorial Day weekend. More...

Joint graduation

The Education and Services Division and the Directorate of Human Resources invite the Fort Gordon community to attend commencement exercises 2 p.m. June 3 in Alexander Hall. More...

Child care providers feted

Delphine Sevion loves to care for infants. More...

New book illustrates Fort Gordon history

Lots of people work, live or visit Fort Gordon every day, but what do you know about the post. All of the most salient history is now available in a newly released book, Fort Gordon (2009, Arcadia Publishing). More...

Job fair brings many opportunities

Although he doesn't wear the Army Combat Uniform any longer, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Terry still makes a career out of helping Soldiers. More...

Wounded Warriors offered free vacation

Wounded Warriors and their Families from the Fort Gordon and Fort Jackson, S.C. areas are being offered a free vacation weekend Aug. 14. More...

Wounded Warrior encourages others

He called them the "Sports Center at 2 a.m." moments. "Whatever is going through your head at 2 a.m. - that's what you need help with. It's watching SportsCenter at 2 a.m., and you probably have a drink in hand," said 1st Lt. More...

Alcohol/Drug related birth defects awareness week

May 14-20

When parents abuse alcohol or drugs, the consequences can be devastating for their children. Children of alcoholic or drug-dependent parents can suffer neglect, developmental hindrances, and emotional and physical abuse. More...

System used for disaster notifications

The Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System is the Army's way of accounting for personnel and Families after catastrophes. More...

Education support agency marks milestone

The summer of 2009 will mark a milestone in Education programs for military service members as the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support commemorates its 35th anniversary. More...

Signal Soldiers support South American humanitarian missions

Throughout the year, Signal Soldiers from the 56th Signal Battalion, 21st Signal Brigade travel to Panama in support of humanitarian aid missions. More...

Thunder Over Augusta military appreciation

The second annual Central Savannah River Area Armed Forces Day Celebration called "Thunder Over Augusta" will be 11 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. More...

Real Estate Transactions

Burke County property transfers for Feb 17, 2009 to March 3, 2009. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the Burke County clerk's office. More...