February 5, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

AFAP tackles community, Soldier’s concerns

Fort Gordon’s community spoke, and the leadership listened. “Rest assured, if you captured it, it will have the visibility of the leadership,” said Brig. Gen. More...

News Update

Post, playhouse continue relationship

Before Augusta community leaders gathered to partner with Fort Gordon and show their commitment to the Army Family Covenant, there were Augustans who wanted to do their part. More...

Planetarium to shine history of the stars that guided slaves north

Slaves often looked to the sky to find their way to the North and to freedom. During black history month, programs at two area organizations will focus on the astronomy and history of slaves in South Carolina. More...

Winter driving offers challenges

Winter is here. The Fort Gordon Safety Office wants to keep you safe while driving in wintery weather. Along with winter come heavy rain, fog, ice and snow. Bad weather affects visibility and stopping distances. More...

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February is Black History Month. Who has served as a positive role model for you?

“Martin Luther King Jr. was an outstanding orator, brilliant writer and courageous under fire that’s why he is a role model.” More...

Sports

Countering impact of persistent conflict through holistic fitness

Commanders across the Army are acutely aware of the personal struggles and conflicts multiple combat deployments have caused Soldiers. More...

Army works to increase Soldiers’ fitness levels

WASHINGTON – Army officials are trying to increase the resilience of Soldiers and family members by increasing their physical, emotional, social, spiritual and family strengths. More...

NFL stars and vets support injured servicemembers

MIAMI – Scientists, researchers and former NFL players have joined together to raise awareness about posttraumatic stress disorder, depression and brain injuries, a spokesman for the Defense Department "Real Warriors" program said. More...

Signal Corps celebrates 150 years of history

In one moment Jan. 29, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley brought together the past and future of the Signal Corps. More...

Aviation: Signal Corps also first U.S. Air Corps

Before there was an Air Fo Force or even an Army Air C Corps, the Signal Corps wa was experimenting with v aviation. “In 1861, (Albert J.) MRC Myer used balloons,” said Robert Anzuoni, Signal Corps Museum director. More...

News Update

Main gate construction More...

Community Events

Superbowl

IET Center Alternate Escapes will host a Superbowl party Feb. 7. The event begins at 4 p.m. The game will be shown on the center’s projection screen television. More...

Valentine’s sale

The Fort Gordon Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers is hosting a Valentine’s sale 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 11 in Darling Hall, the Signal Towers lobby and the Fort Gordon Credit Union. More...

Save a Life Tour

Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention is hosting its third annual “Save a Life Tour,” from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10-12 at Gym 3. More...

Viewpoint

Army releases December suicide data

The Army released suicide data for the month of December. Among active-duty Soldiers, there were ten potential suicides: one has been confirmed as suicide, and nine remain under investigation. More...

VA to begin recovery of Post-9/11 GI Bill advance payments

WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs is beginning the process of recovering advance payments made available during the fall 2009 semester to Veterans and servicemembers who applied for education benefits. More...

Churches

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...

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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Quarterly Award Winners

Service Member of the 1st Qtr, FY10 Spc. Shea Christensen, 706th Military Intelligence Group More...