May 13, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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ASU cadets earn Gold Bars

Wilson A. Rivera
Signal Editor
Fourteen Augusta State University Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets received their gold bars May 6 during a commissioning ceremony held at the Joint Student Activities Center. More...

Chambliss gets Signal update

U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss visited the Signal Center April 28 and received an update and briefing on signal training and branch advancements. Senator Chambliss is seen here with Maj. Gen. Alan R. More...

News Update

DES initiates new access control pass

Thomas A Scott
Department of Emergency Services

Fort Gordon enforces a new vehicle pass policy for all non- Department of Defense personnel requiring access to the post. The new policy became effective May 9. More...

Casualty Assistance Centers and Retirement Services Offices Realignment

Effective: May 1

Effective May 1, the current Casualty Assistance Centers and Retirement Services Offices supported counties must be realigned, as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure or BRAC of Forts McPherson and Gillem, Ga. More...

Cantrell is new Professor of Military Science

Lt. Col. William Cantrell hands over the colors for the Augusta State University Reserve Officer Training Corps Jaguar Battalion to Master Sgt. John L. Price Jr. More...

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Viewpoint

New fiscal reality, same commitment to Soldiers and families

Defender 6 Sends:

A fundamentally different fiscal reality. We will be hearing some variation of that phrase from Army leaders for a long time to come. The Army’s budget is smaller than it has been in previous years, and it will get smaller still. More...

May is Military Appreciation Month. Do you have a message for our servicemembers?

“Don’t forget that what you are doing is a great service and we stand behind you 100 percent. We know that without our servicemembers we would not have the freedoms we cherish.” More...

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Pass required to access post

Security Measures
Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Heightened security at the gates has resulted in new procedures for entry onto the installation including a new pass system for personnel without a Department of Defense ID. More...

Following in family footsteps

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent

Choosing a career wasn’t difficult for Capt. Ramon Ruiz Jr. “My father was a career Soldier. This is what I’ve always wanted to do,” said Ruiz, who was named the U.S. More...

News UPDATE

Force Protection BRAVO The following Access Control / ID Card requirements are in effect as of May 3: 1. All drivers must possess a valid DoD ID card or a valid Fort Gordon Pass. a. More...

Community Events

Archers shoot for big money in McKenzie Archery Pro-Am Tourney

Bonnie Heater
Signal staff

The McKenzie / Archery Shooters Association Pro-Am Tourney drew more than 1,100 registered archers to Fort Gordon April 29 - May 1. More...

Rebecca Moon Golf Tournament nets $7,000 for youngsters dealing with cancer

Bonnie Heater
Signal staff

The first Sunday in May is a significant time for many area golfers in Augusta. No, it’s not the Masters. It’s the Rebecca Moon Golf Outing. More...

Post extends AER Fundraiser

Army Community Service

The Fort Gordon Army Emergency Relief Annual Fundraiser Drive was scheduled to end Sunday, but a two week extension has been authorized for the 2011 AER campaign. According to Jolane Williams, the Fort Gordon AER officer, the drive will end May 22. More...

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Churches

Chapel Call

Installation Religion Schedule

Collective Protestant Services: (Sundays)9 a.m. – Liturgical Service, Bicentennial Chapel9:30 a.m. – Contemporary Worship Service, Friendship Chapel10:30 a.m. – Eisenhower Army Medical Center Chapel12 p.m. More...

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Spectrum

Spring Fest

Post community enjoy fun, food, entertainment
Spc. Jason Jordan
15th Signal Brigade Public Affairs

Fort Gordon community members enjoyed warm sun and beautiful weather during the 3rd Annual Spring Fest held May 6-8 on Barton Field. More...

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