Military

VA Augusta ranks first in the nation for engagement of veterans with PTSD

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on VA Augusta ranks first in the nation for engagement of veterans with PTSD

The VA Augusta ranks first among the nation’s VA health care facilities for engagement of veterans with PTSD with evidence-based treatments.

Veterans receive ‘Quilts of Valor’ Sept. 3

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Veterans receive ‘Quilts of Valor’ Sept. 3

Members of the Knights of Columbus presented handmade quilts from the Quilts of Valor program to veterans who are part of the VA Augusta Health Care System Blind Rehabilitation program on Wednesday.

In pictures: Fort Eisenhower and the Cyber Center of Excellence celebrate 250 years of U.S. Army

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Fort Eisenhower and the Cyber Center of Excellence celebrate 250 years of U.S. Army

Fort Eisenhower’s celebration of the Army’s 250th anniversary began with an Army Heritage Month Program on June 6.

Homes for Our Troops needs volunteers for June 21 landscape project

By Staff Report · 02 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Homes for Our Troops needs volunteers for June 21 landscape project

Volunteers are needed in Lincolnton June 21 for a landscape project to lay sod and plant trees and flowers for an injured Army veteran.

In pictures — wear blue: run to remember

By Mike Adams · 26 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures — wear blue: run to remember

The wear blue: run to remember 5K was Monday at Lake Olmstead.

Heroes build Evans’ home for combat veteran

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 May 2025 · Comments Off on Heroes build Evans’ home for combat veteran

Volunteers, many of whom are firefighters and first responders, with A Soldier’s Journey Home started construction on a fully-accessible, mortgage-free home in Evans for Retired Army Sgt. First Class David Mathis on May 19 and plans to complete it by May 31.

Five area schools receive Military Flagship School Awards

By Staff Report · 17 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Five area schools receive Military Flagship School Awards

Five Richmond and Columbia County schools were among 25 in the state named as Georgia Department of Education 2024-2025 Military Flagship School Award winners.

Retiring command sergeant major reflects on three decade career

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Retiring command sergeant major reflects on three decade career

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Starrett is retiring after 32 years in the Army.

Command Sergeant Major change ceremony for April 16

By Staff Report · 15 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Command Sergeant Major change ceremony for April 16

The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower will see a new Command Sergeant Major on April 16.

Red Cross volunteer loves to serve, has heart for military

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Red Cross volunteer loves to serve, has heart for military

Monica Mahoney has served as a Red Cross volunteer at Eisenhower Army Medical Center for 16 years.

Navy Blue Angels to fly high at Augusta air show

By Staff Report · 11 Apr 2025 · Comments Off on Navy Blue Angels to fly high at Augusta air show

The Air Dot Show Tour returns to Augusta on April 26-27, 2025 at Augusta Regional Airport.

In pictures: Soldiers navigate the landscape

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Soldiers navigate the landscape

Cyber Center of Excellence soldiers competed in land navigation exercises at Fort Eisenhower on March 26. 2025 Drill Sergeant of the Year and Best Warrior Competition.

Boldyn Fiber to Home cuts ribbon at Fort Eisenhower

By Staff Report · 27 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Boldyn Fiber to Home cuts ribbon at Fort Eisenhower

Boldyn Fiber to Home held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 25.

In pictures: Fort Eisenhower Ruck March

By Special To Augusta Good News · 25 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Fort Eisenhower Ruck March

Cyber Center of Excellence Drill Sergeant of the Year and Best Squad competitors took part in a ruck march from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. March 25