November 6, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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New treatment facility, new approach to care

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent
In the Army, it’s sometimes a rare thing to see the fruition of a project you worked on from the beginning. On Monday, however, retired Brig. Gen. More...

News Update

Need an I.D. card? Make an appointment

The Fort Gordon I.D. Card Facility will transition to an appointment only system starting Nov. 1. The facility is located in Room 161 of Darling Hall. More...

U-DO-IT Store Closure

The U-DO-IT Store will be closed for customer service on Nov. 18 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. During these hours of closure, if an emergency requirement exists, call (706) 791-8505. More...

Medal Of Honor

Fort Gordon is hosting the Medal of Honor Event with MOH Recipient retired Col. Jack Jacobs as the guest speaker. The event is Nov. 13 in Alexander Hall, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. More...

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Viewpoint

The Post Critic

The best military movies you’ve (probably) already seen
Nick Spinelli Signal Staff

Apparently, you all really liked last week’s column. This makes me happy. So, why not run a good thing into the ground with another list? This time, in honor of Veteran’s Day, I offer you my Top 5 favorite military-related movies. More...

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Why is it important to honor our veterans?
By Bonnie Heater

Veterans Day is Nov. 11. 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

Fort Gordon Army, Navy face off Dec. 12

Ensign Tricia Stolle Special to the Signal

The rivalry of the Army- Navy game dates back to Nov. 29, 1890 when the Army accepted the Navy’s challenge and the two teams faced off against each other on the field at [the United States Military Academy at] West Point in New York. More...

Parents of fallen Marine visits Fort Gordon

Bonnie Heater Signal staff

It’s difficult for many parents to bury a son or daughter. This is something Neal and Lucy Dillon of Aiken, S.C., know personally. They lost their son in 2006 while he served in Iraq during Operation Iraq Freedom. More...

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KISS takes time off tour to visit vets

“I’m honored to be here. We can’t do enough for you. I’m not usually at a loss for words. Wow, you are heroes.” Paul Stanley
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Prior to last week, Cpl. Donnie Earls wouldn’t have considered himself a fan of the rock band, KISS. More...

Like body armor, H1N1 Flu vaccine aims to protect troops

John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — Like protective equipment issued to troops downrange, the H1N1 flu vaccine is a measure the Defense Department is taking to safeguard U.S. military forces, a defense official said today. More...

Community Events

Around Town

Collegiate Greeks stomp, Columbia County Fair on
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

The inaugural Central Savannah River Area stomp down will be this weekend in Aiken. 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...

USA Express

The United States Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command is hosting “USA Express,” an American Forces Showband, at 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Gordon Club’s Terrace Ballroom. Admission is free. More...

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Chaplain's News

Dare to dream

Chap. (Capt.) David Schlichter 706th MI Group

I recently returned from an expedition to that magical land “where dreams come true” in central Florida. 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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