August 7, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Freedom Park focuses on students

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent
When Rita Bradley talks about the new school year, the Freedom Park Elementary School principal conveys a sense of enthusiasm in her voice. "We're going to be doing things the Richmond County Way, and I'm excited about that," said Bradley. More...

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Re-construction of the Post Office and Credit Union parking lots is scheduled to begin Aug. 10. This project will involve expansion, reconfiguration and repaving of parking areas. More...

News Update

15th Regimental Signal Brigade

The Commander of the 15th Regimental Signal Brigade announces a Change of Responsibility Ceremony Aug. 13 at 8 a.m. on Barton Field. Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Lucille Crutcher will hand over responsibility to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. More...

Gate 2 construction

Motorists will not be able to turn left from Gordon Highway into Gate 2 during gate construction which will run through late August. Gate 2, at Robinson Avenue and Gordon Highway, will be inbound only from 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. More...

Women's Equality Day

In celebration of Women's Equality Day, the Fort Gordon Equal Opportunity Office, along with the 116th Military Intelligence Group, and the Gordon Club will present a day of workshops to "Honor the Struggles of Visionary Women. More...

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Viewpoint

The post critic

Giant robots, g-men and gangsters invade Fort Gordon movie theater

Welcome to The Signal's very first (of what I hope will be many) movie review column. Each week, I'll take a look at the movies playing on post, discussing what works and what doesn't. However, what you won't read here are hatchet jobs. More...

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Feedback

Feedback...2009 is the Year of the NCO

What is the definition of the Army Core Values, Honor?
By Bonnie Heater

It's living up to all the Army's core values. Pvt. Brittany Ford Company C, 447th Signal Battalion More...

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Chaplain's News

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...

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Sports

Army wrestler's dream endures long winding road to Denmark

Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs

Army Spc. Faruk Sahin probably will represent more groups than any Team USA wrestler when he steps onto the mat at the 2009 World Wrestling Championships, scheduled for Sept. More...

Photos

(Left)Marines Reginald Adekoya and Devon Paul (right) wait to rebound the ball during a morning practice session held July 30 in Gym 5. Marine Adora Moyer is in the background. More...

Fort Gordon Biggest Loser Competition

Date July 10 Barbara Wilson July 17 Charlene Watkins July 24 July 31 Each winner received a week's supply of Lean Dessert Protein. More...

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Protected species returned to the wild

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

The last of the robust redhorse sucker fish left Fort Gordon last week. "It's endangered in Georgia. It was thought to be extinct," said Rob Drumm, Fort Gordon's natural resources chief. More...

CDC advisors prioritize use of vaccine against Novel H1N1

Centers for Disease Control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met July 29 to make recommendations for use of vaccine against novel influenza A (H1N1). More...

Community Events

At the Movies

The Signal Theater, located at 25th and Barnes Avenue, is open Thursday-Sunday. Shows begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is adults $4, children $2, under age 5 free. For information call (706) 791- 3982. More...

Family Fun Day

Fort Gordon Federal Credit Union and United Services Automobile Association will sponsor a Family Fun Day Aug. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Pointes West Army Recreation Area at Lake Thurmond. More...

FEW meeting

The Garden City Chapter of Federally Employed Women at Fort Gordon is meeting 11:30 a.m. Aug. 11 at the Gordon Club. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Mary Hammond, FEW president, at (706) 791-5650. More...

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Churches

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

A new "spin" on a classic workout

Nick Spinelli Signal staff

The stationary bicycle is a staple of nearly every gym and one of the most commonly used cardiovascular exercise machines. More...

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