July 9, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Installation Change-of-Command

Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley, Fort Gordon commanding general, U.S. Army Signal Center of Excellence and Chief of Signal, is to relinquish command to Brig. Gen. Alan Lynn during a change-of-command ceremony scheduled 8 a.m. July 21 at Barton Field. More...

Walk to Baghdad Finale

The Walk to Baghdad Finale is 7:30 a.m. July 27 at Barton Field. Redeployed Soldiers of the 35th Signal Brigade will walk with their families. Everyone is invited to participate. More...

News Update

EFMP to hold strong bonds retreat

At Fort Gordon, there are about 800 families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, but the Army Community Service chief thinks these numbers might not be as accurate as they could be. More...

Chemical Hazards Preparedness

People need to have the information and resources to protect themselves from dangerous chemicals. A chemical emergency occurs when a hazardous chemical has been released and the release has the potential for harming people’s health. More...

Three month extension of current Puerto Rico birth certificates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Government of Puerto Rico has approved an amendment that extends the validity of current Puerto Rico birth certificates for three months, through Sept. More...

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Why is it important to remain vigilant to your surroundings?

“It gives you an edge or advantage to be aware of your surroundings so you can help yourself or others.” Pvt. Skyler LeBeau Company B, 447th Signal Battalion More...

Chaplain's News

Nourishing the relationship

Our goal and our struggle in the Army with all the deployments, schools, training, and time away is to continue to strengthen and nourish our relationships. More...

Spectrum

July 4th Spectacular

Several thousand people flocked to Barton Field July 2 for Fort Gordon’s annual Independence Day celebration. “It’s been a great event,” said Col. Glenn Kennedy, garrison commander. More...

Garrison commander recalls White House duty assignment

Recruiting briefing scheduled Monday

There’s a lot more that goes into a presidential news conference or visit than finds its way onto the nightly news. More...

Accomplished Vietnam Vet retires after 45 years of service

Loren W. Smith otherwise known as “Smitty” was born in the year of 1942, to Ralph and Darlene Smith in Kearney, Nebraska. More...

White House staff positions

The WHCA will be at Fort Gordon Monday through Friday recruiting for staff positions, and Col. Glenn Kennedy, Garrison commander, encourages anyone with interest to attend. A briefing will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, at Alexander Hall. More...

Community Events

Around Town

In her stage career, Betsy Wilson-Mahoney has performed in more than 50 shows, but her role in the Aiken Community Playhouse production of Same Time, Next Year is completely different from them all. More...

Community Briefs

Home Selling and Leasing Seminar More...

July Health Observances

Human Performance Optimization Heat Injury Awareness UV Awareness Juvenile Arthritis Awareness International Group B Strep Awareness Month More...

Viewpoint

‘Letters From Hollywood’

Dear Troops and Families, More...

It’s not weakness to ask for help

Scott Peebles wants to remove the stigma. “Asking for help is not a sign of weakness,” said Peebles, a psychologist and suicide prevention coordinator at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. More...

Sports

DoD civilians earn Biggest Loser Awards

When Jerry Stapleton was traveling a lot with his job as a contractor at Fort Gordon he didn’t realize how fast the pounds were piling up. Fast food and eating on the run played havoc to his physique and overall health. More...

Exercise of the week

‘Extend to the left’

High Poles STARTING POSITION: Stand with feet shoulder width apart in the Smith Machine. Grab bar at shoulder width to reduce stress on wrists. More...