Military

Inaugural Gary Gordon Challenge and 5K held at Barton Field Oct. 24

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 Oct 2026 · 0

Soldiers and community members participated in the inaugural Gary Gordon Challenge and 5K at Barton Field on Oct. 24, 2026, honoring the legacy of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon.

Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta VA complete first joint surgical case under new partnership

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta VA complete first joint surgical case under new partnership

Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center and the Charlie Norwood Augusta VA Medical Center completed their first pilot surgical case, marking a historic collaboration designed to preserve and expand access to surgical care for veterans.

Fort Gordon’s garrison commander feels like she’s come home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on Fort Gordon’s garrison commander feels like she’s come home

Although she was born and raised north of Philadelphia, Col. Nancy Harris has close ties with Fort Gordon and feels she’s come home.

VA awards $667,791 in grants for adaptive sports programs in Georgia

By Staff Report · 13 Oct 2026 · Comments Off on VA awards $667,791 in grants for adaptive sports programs in Georgia

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $667,797 in grants to community-based organizations in Georgia that provide adaptive sports programs.

Fort Gordon observes POW/MIA Day Sept. 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on Fort Gordon observes POW/MIA Day Sept. 18

Fort Gordon honored POW/MIA service members at a Sept. 18 ceremony.

In pictures: Fort Gordon 9/11 remembrance

By Special To Augusta Good News · 11 Sep 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Fort Gordon 9/11 remembrance

Scenes from Fort Gordon’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.

TechNet conference brings paratrooper exercise to Fort Gordon Aug. 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Aug 2026 · Comments Off on TechNet conference brings paratrooper exercise to Fort Gordon Aug. 18

Signal paratrooper exercise coincides with TechNet conference.

In pictures: Cyber Center, Fort Gordon, Drill Sergeant of The Year 2026

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Cyber Center, Fort Gordon, Drill Sergeant of The Year 2026

Drill Sgt. Jonathan Smith, 401st Cyber Battalion, was named the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence Drill Sergeant of the Year at Fort Gordon on July 13 after a four-day competition earlier in the month.

Area veterans attend National Wheelchair Games July 9-14

By Staff Report · 09 Jul 2026 · Comments Off on Area veterans attend National Wheelchair Games July 9-14

Veterans from the Augusta area are in Detroit competing in the National Wheelchair Games July 9-14.

Augusta area named 2026 Great American Defense Community of Excellence

By Staff Report · 24 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta area named 2026 Great American Defense Community of Excellence

The Greater Augusta region has been named as a 2026 Great American Defense Community of Excellence for its exceptional support for military installations, service members, veterans and military families.

Area veterans head to Golden Age Games June 27 in Tampa

By Staff Report · 23 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Area veterans head to Golden Age Games June 27 in Tampa

Twenty-three veterans from the VA Augusta Health Care System will participate in the National Veterans Golden Age Games from June 27 to July 2 in Tampa, Florida. 

June is PTSD awareness month and the VA offers a variety of services to help veterans

By Special To Augusta Good News · 16 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on June is PTSD awareness month and the VA offers a variety of services to help veterans

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and the VA Augusta offers a variety of programs and services for veterans dealing with the disorder.

Fort Gordon celebrates Army’s 251st Birthday

By Special To Augusta Good News · 12 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Fort Gordon celebrates Army’s 251st Birthday

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 · Comments Off on Fort Gordon program honors Army history

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.