February 26, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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National Prayer Breakfast

Bonnie Heater Signal Staff
In the midst of war, service members and the Fort Gordon community came together Feb. 18 to observe the “National Prayer Breakfast.” They joined many Americans around the country celebrating this occasion. More...

Signal Corps

On August 1, 1907, an Aeronautical Division was established within the office of the Chief Signal Officer. In 1908, the Wright brothers made test flights of the Army’s first airplane built to Signal Corps’ specifications. More...

News Update

I’ll see you in St. Louis

Around Town
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Portraying teens from a century past has its challenges for cast members of the Aiken Community Playhouse production of Meet Me in St. Louis. More...

MyCAA Program in hiatus

The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account – “MyCAA” – employment program, in a soft launch since March 2, 2009, will undergo an evaluation. In order to accomplish this assessment, the program will be halted temporarily. More...

I am not an animal

I am not Chap. (Maj.) David Schlichter 706th Military Intelligence Group

Record breaking snowfalls and low temperatures, produced school closings, cancelled training and thousands of flights grounded, leaving thousands of frustrated and explosive passengers. More...

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What do you most enjoy about your job?
By Bonnie Heater

I enjoy helping people take care of themselves and avoid risky behaviors. Lt. Col. Susan Meiler, R.N. Director Health and Wellness Center I enjoy being able to provide fire protection and emergency services for Soldiers and their families. More...

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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...

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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Winter Wonderland

The unexpected winter storm which hit the area Feb. 12 turned a field near the Fort Gordon Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex into a winter wonderland. More...

CECOM Ribbon Cutting

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Col. David Dodd considered it a significant event Monday as he attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Topham Training Center at 10th Street and Chamberlain Avenue. More...

News Updates

Main gate construction More...

Community Events

Signal Band recital

The U.S. Army Signal Corps Band is hosting its first ever recital series on Fort Gordon. The recitals are scheduled at the Good Shepherd Chapel on Barnes Avenue. Performances will occur 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 28. More...

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

The Fort Gordon Sergeant Audie Murphy Club is seeking new members. The prestigious organization is conducting a second quarter SAMC board March 3. Hands on evaluations are scheduled for March 1. More...

Adaptive Golf clinic

The Walton Foundation for Independence is hosting an adaptive golf clinic from 10 a.m.-noon starting March 9 at The First Tee of Augusta, located at 3165 Damascus Road. More...

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Viewpoint

Early military Photographers were Signal

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

The Signal Corps has a history of leading the military’s way into new technologies. Photography was born in the 1820s. More...

Sound Retreat

Soldiers assigned to Company B, 369th Signal Battalion take a break from training Feb. 18 on Barton Field to pay honor to the U.S. More...

What gratitude looks like

Army Community Covenant
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch Commanding General, Installation Management Command

As our Nation commits to preserving freedom through the uncertainty of deployments and conflicts across the world, Americans give us a special gift -- embracing Soldiers and their families with sincere support. More...

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Sports

Rare snow didn’t stop hunters

Fred Perry Outdoor Recreation Manager

This year’s Fort Gordon annual Youth Pheasant Hunt offered a new experience – hunting in snowy conditions. Although 20 youths signed up for the event only 15 made it out to the hunt held Feb. More...

Soldiers shine in Olympic bobsled

Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs

WHISTLER, British Columbia – Sgt. John Napier reacted like a six-year-old boy on Christmas morning after he drove Team USA II to a 10th-place finish in the Olympic two-man bobsled event Feb. 20-21 at Whistler Sliding Centre. More...

Sports Update

Ironman Competition More...

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