April 30, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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513th CSM selected as MI Corps Senior NCO

513th Military Intelligence Brigade
Command Sgt. Major Todd Holiday, the 513th Military Intelligence Command Sergeant Major was selected as the Military Intelligence Corps Command Sergeant Major. More...

National Day of Prayer Ceremony

Fort Gordon is scheduled to host a National Day of Prayer Ceremony 9 a.m. May 6 at the flag pole near Signal Tower. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved inside Alexander Hall. More...

EFMP Family Find Campaign

In accordance with Army Regulation 608-75, enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program must be updated every three years by the service member or family member. More...

News Update

Fort Gordon launches recycling initiative

Nick Spinelli
Signal staff

In a joint effort with Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and the Balfour Beatty Community, Fort Gordon has established a convenient area on post to drop of recyclable material. More...

Army Community Covenant celebrates second year

Army Community Covenant

The Army Community Covenant commemorates its two-year anniversary this month with an appreciation and thanks for communities, organizations and Americans who continue to support Soldiers and their families. More...

Spouses, dependents get help with college through AER

Bonnie Heater
Signal staff

The Army Emergency Relief program helps Soldiers, retirees and their families through grants and interest free loans to handle unexpected emergencies, but that’s not all. More...

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When you think of the Signal Corps’ 150th Anniversary, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
By Bonnie Heater

“The 63rd Signal Battalion was the first expeditionary signal battalion created. It was establish in 2007.” Sgt. Brian Davis HHC, 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion More...

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Chaplain's News

Trust: Don’t leave home without it

Chaplain Brian Mead
Out-going Family Life Chaplain

I was doing a pre-marital counseling session with a couple desiring to be married and the following exchange took place: “Dearly Beloved . . . to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her . . . More...

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Sports

18th Annual Signal Corps Regimental Association 10k, 5k and 1-mile fun run

The 18th Annual Signal Corps Regimental Association Spring Challenge 10K, 5K and 1-mile kid’s fun run is 7:30 a.m. June 5 starting at Signal Tower on Chamberlain Ave. More...

AUSA chapter’s golf fundraiser a success

Bonnie Heater
Signal staff

The Greater Augusta-Fort Gordon Chapter of the Association of the United States Army raised about $12,000 during its annual Golf Tournament held April 23 at the Gordon Lakes Golf Course. More...

Fort Gordon hosts McKenzie Archery Pro/Am

Bonnie Heater
Signal staff

The McKenzie Archery Shooters Association Pro/Am Tour drew more than 1,200 registered archers to Fort Gordon April 23 -25. Some came from as far away as England and Canada. More...

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Legion visit lauds WTB care

By Charmain Z. Brackett
Correspondent

Rita Navarrete is a woman on a mission. More...

Museum enhances displays

Charmain Z. Brackett

Correspondent As part of the Signal Corps’ 150th anniversary, Robert Anzuoni, Signal Corps Museum director, is making subtle changes to enhance the exhibits’ quality. More...

25 SERIES MOS JOB FAIR

A job fair will be held May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Army Career and Alumni Program Center at Fort Gordon. For more information contact Ray Price at (478) 745-7577. More...

2010: Year of the Signal Corps

Fact:

In 1941 the laboratories at Fort Monmouth developed the SCR-300. This was the first FM backpack radio. This development was an early pioneer in frequency modulation circuits, providing front line troops with reliable, static free communications. More...

Community Events

Sports and festivals abound this weekend

Charmain Z. Brackett
Correspondent

While there’s a lot to do this weekend at Fort Gordon, there’s also a lot on the schedule outside the gates. On April 30, the Blues, BBQ and Brews series will continue at 7 p.m. at the Columbia County Amphitheatre. More...

Community Briefs

Spring Fest 2010 The Fort Gordon Spring Fest 2010 is this weekend until May 2 on Barton Field. There will be a carnival, various bands will perform, crafts, rides, food, and much more. More...

Youth Challenge Academy hosts Family Day

Charmain Z. Brackett
Correspondent

If audience reaction was a good barometer, there were some excited family members in the crowd at Saturday’s Fort Gordon Youth Challenge Academy Family Day events. More...

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Viewpoint

May 7 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Army Community Service

May 7 has been designated Military Spouse Appreciation Day. The Fort Gordon Military Community will recognize our spouses in a week-long celebration full of events and activities to demonstrate our appreciation for our “heroes at home.” More...

Another successful tax season

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate

The 2009 tax filing season was a huge success. This year, the Fort Gordon Tax Center provided assistance to over 3,000 customers, electronically filed nearly 2700 Federal and 2300 State tax returns, and generated almost $4.5 million in tax refunds. More...

The Post Critic

One, two, a remake’s coming for you
Nick Spinelli

As most of you probably know, I have what could be considered an unhealthy fascination with horror movies. More...

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