October 2, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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35th Signal Brigade begins mission

1st Lt. Michael P. Crilley 261st Signal Brigade Public Affairs
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Two back to back transfer of authority ceremonies were held for the 35th Signal Brigade and 67th Expeditionary Signal Battalion assuming authority from the 261st Signal Brigade and the 146th Expeditionary Signal Battalion at More...

News Update

Combined Federal Campaign

The CFC affords federal employees, civilian employees, Postal Service employees and members of the uniformed services an opportunity to contribute to local, national, and international agencies that support medical research and education, that provi More...

USMA Alumni Picnic

The West Point Society of Aiken/Augusta will sponsor a barbecue picnic in honor of the Military Academy Class of 2009 Graduates attending school at Fort Gordon. More...

Job Fair

A Job Fair will be held at the Fort Gordon Army Reserve Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6. More than 45 employers are scheduled to attend. The first hour of the Job Fair 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. More...

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Viewpoint

The Post Critic

Movies that make a difference
Nick Spinelli Signal staff

Can a movie be more than just entertainment? For that matter, can any art form, be it music, film, literature etc., have the power to change hearts and minds or even just open them? They should, and when done properly, they can. More...

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What are the attributes of a good NCO?
By Bonnie Heater

2009 is the Year of the NCO. More...

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Chaplain's News

The key to overcoming emotional hurt

Chap. (Capt.) Kerry Greene 15th Signal Brigade

Mark 2:16-18 (New International Version) More...

Chaplains offer diverse experiences

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Col. Craig Wiley knows the importance faith plays in the life of a Soldier especially one deployed downrange. More...

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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Spectrum

Soldiers lead Ironman to success

Siobhan Carlile Acting Editor

More than 300 Soldiers volunteered their time Sunday at the innaugural ESi Ironman 70.3 in downtown Augusta. More...

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Drill Sergeant determined to return Army Strong

“It’s nice to see the product from beginning to end. It’s one of the joys of being a drill sergeant – seeing the transition from civilian to Soldier,” Staff Sgt. Luis Elias
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

A freak accident may have cost Staff Sgt. Luis Elias his hand, but it hasn’t stripped him of his positive attitude or impacted his plans for the future. More...

15th Regimental Signal Brigade Takes Steps to Mitigate Flu Outbreak

Capt Michael Hudson 15th Regimental Signal Brigade

In anticipation of the upcoming flu season, the 15th Regimental Signal Brigade has implemented policies, procedures, and emplaced equipment in the brigade area to reduce the risk of spreading communicable diseases throughout its population. More...

Community Events

Around Town

Music, chocolate can’t be beat
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

A concert honoring America’s Armed Forces will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic School, 856 Old Edgefield Rd., North Augusta. More...

At the Movies

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

Post Retiree Day

Fort Gordon will host Retiree Appreciation Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 on post. All military service retirees are invited to attend. 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. Holy Communion Every Sunday Sunday School 9:45 hrs. More...

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Sports

Black Knights take field by storm

Commentary
Erika Wonn Army Office Chief of Public Affairs - Northeast

Many know that West Point [United States Military Academy, located at West Point, N.Y.] is the oldest of America’s military academies rich with a distinguished culture and a history that includes alums President Ulysses S.Grant and General Rob More...

Air Force ladies upset Army, 13-8

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

The Air Force ladies took on the young women of Company E, 369th Signal Battalion 7 p.m. Sept. 28 in flag football at the soccer field near the Gordon Club. More...

Sports Update

Walk to Baghdad ...and Back More...

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