October 22, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Company A, 345th M.I. Bn. deploys to Iraq

Spc. Jason Jordan
15th Signal Brigade
Combat operations in Iraq have ended and a new dawn lights the path toward a brighter future for the Iraqi people and a new mission for U.S.-led Coalition Forces. More...

News Update

VA campaign urges vets to use benefits, services

Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs launched a campaign Monday to encourage veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to take advantage of available VA benefits and services. More...

News UPDATE

Disability Awareness Month More...

Post education office assists Army in medical recruiting

Iris Hollis
Education and Services Division director

The Fort Gordon Education Center kicks off medical recruiting command monthly briefings in November. The first briefing is scheduled 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the education center’s main location, Building 21606, on Barnes Avenue. More...

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Viewpoint

Halloween safety tips for trick or treaters

Director of Emergency Services First Responders

Kids look forward to Halloween for many reasons. They like dressing up in costumes but mostly like it for the candy and treats! Who wouldn't? Even some adults still like to go out trick or treating. It makes them feel young and happy again. More...

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What makes a good Soldier?

“It’s knowing who you represent [the Army and the nation], being professional at all times and living by the Army values.” Pvt. More...

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Sports

Flag Football Action

Photo by Bonnie Heater

Jason Jordan (5) and Adrian Jenkins (32), Soldiers of the 15th Signal Brigade, are in hot pursuit of a player of the 35th Military Police during the flag football game held Oct. More...

‘Extend to the left’

Thruster (Powerlift)

STARTING POSITION: Start bar in clean position (under the chin ) in a squat position.medicine ball in front of your chest in a squat position. More...

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Mobile USO visits Fort Gordon, helps Soldiers reconnect with families

Charmain Z. Brackett
Correspondent

After her 3 year-old nephew didn’t recognize her over the summer, Spc. Catawaba Hughes wanted to shorten the distance between them so she visited the Mobile United Service Organization Oct. 14 to make a recording of her reading a book. More...

Post hosts Hispanic Heritage Month festivities

Charmain Z. Brackett
Correspondent

As part of the Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month observance at Alexander Hall, Dr. Ricardo Azziz, president of the Medical College of Georgia, discussed best practices for creating and maintaining diversity in the workplace and academic realm. More...

Community Events

Soldiers Show

Soldiers perform an upbeat music number in the traveling Soldiers Show. The program comes to Fort Gordon 8 p.m. Oct. 23 and 6 p.m. Oct. 24 in Alexander Hall. The public is welcome. More...

Kids create quilts as service projects

Charmain Z. Brackett
Correspondent

Combining literature, art and community service is the goal of yearlong project Freedom Park School art teacher Leigh Hearn has undertaken. More...

Principal shares middle school vision

Charmain Z. Brackett
Correspondent

Rita Bradley is waiting for her phone to ring any day with news about the construction of the proposed middle school wing at Fort Gordon’s Freedom Park School. “I’ve been told soon,” said Bradley, school principal. More...

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Chaplain's News

Make room for your blessings

Strive to alleviate the negative
Chaplain (Capt.) Aprill Bright
297th Military Intelligence Battalion

I am reminded of a story in the Bible where a ruler’s daughter died and even though his daughter was dead, he sought for Jesus because he knew if he could get Jesus to come to his home that Jesus would raise his daughter and bring her to life More...

Appreciation dinner

The Fort Gordon Protestant Women of the Chapel hosted the annual Chaplains and Unit Ministry Team Appreciation Luncheon Oct. 7 at the Religious Support Office on Barnes Avenue. Lt. Col. More...

CFC worthwhile experience for staffer

1st Lt. Ashlee Wright
CFC staff

Working as a part of Fort Gordon’s Combined Federal Campaign staff has been a rewarding experience. More...

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Spectrum

Fort Gordon celebrates Oktoberfest

Charmain Z. Brackett
Correspondent

Bratwurst, German dancers, carnival rides, a flea market and a car show were among the many highlights of Fort Gordon’s Oktoberfest Oct. 15-17 at Barton Field. More...

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