Military

Fort Gordon celebrates Army’s 251st Birthday

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Jun 2026 · 0

Fort Gordon soldiers ran pre-dawn to mark the Army’s 251st birthday June 12. The U.S. Army turns 251 on Sunday, June 14.

Fort Gordon program honors Army history

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jun 2026 · 0

On June 9, Fort Gordon celebrated the Army’s history through a local lens with an Army heritage program at the Cyber Conference and Catering Center.

Fort Gordon marks cyber campus milestone

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 May 2026 · Comments Off on Fort Gordon marks cyber campus milestone

On May 29, leaders from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), U.S. Army Garrison Fort Gordon, Fort Gordon Director of Public Works, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) gathered at the entrance of Military Construction Army (MCA) 1 for a formal facility transfer ceremony.

Memorial Day event remembers the sacrifices of military service members

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 May 2026 · Comments Off on Memorial Day event remembers the sacrifices of military service members

A ceremony Monday commemorated the lives of those who have died in service to the nation.

New neighborhood opens at Fort Gordon

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 May 2026 · Comments Off on New neighborhood opens at Fort Gordon

PFC Chance and Stacie Maldonado are the first residents of a new neighborhood on Fort Gordon.

Golden Doodle gives veteran her life back

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2026 · Comments Off on Golden Doodle gives veteran her life back

An Army vet who served in Iraq credits a Golden Doodle for saving her life.

Five local schools honored with Military Flagship Awards

By Staff Report · 30 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Five local schools honored with Military Flagship Awards

Five schools in Richmond and Columbia counties have been recognized with the Military Flagship School Awards.

Vietnam veterans welcomed home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Vietnam veterans welcomed home

Area Vietnam veterans received a long overdue “welcome home” on April 15.

Fort Gordon names best squad during recent competition

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Fort Gordon names best squad during recent competition

The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) at Fort Gordon officially named its 2026 Best Squad during the CCoE Best Warrior competition ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Darling Hall, recognizing five soldiers who will now represent the command at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Command-led Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) Best Squad Competition May 2-8 at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Adaptive sports and PVA give Grovetown veteran community and independence

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Adaptive sports and PVA give Grovetown veteran community and independence

An Air Force veteran who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2014, Amy Dotson found a supportive community and leads a life of relative independence due in large part to the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).

World War II veteran celebrates 106th birthday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Mar 2026 · 4

Vivian “Vicki” McKnight celebrated her 106th birthday on March 9 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. McKnight served in the Navy’s Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II.

Two area veterans selected for posters for national disabled veteran sporting events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Two area veterans selected for posters for national disabled veteran sporting events

Two local disabled veterans appear on posters promoting national disabled veteran sporting events this year.

Fort Gordon Christmas House helps 426 military families

By Staff Report · 20 Dec 2025 · 1

Fort Gordon Christmas House helped 426 families including 763 children have a better holiday season.

Mississippi family sees Fort Gordon Fisher House as a ‘home away from home’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Mississippi family sees Fort Gordon Fisher House as a ‘home away from home’

Fisher House provides free lodging to active duty military and veteran families while a loved one receives treatment at a nearby hospital.