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In pictures: Veterans Day Parade

Veterans reflect on their military service

Former Fort Eisenhower commanding general takes new role

Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants’ concert set for Oct. 22

Fort Eisenhower set to reopen Oct. 11

Wreaths Across America event to be held Dec. 16

By Staff Report · 15 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Wreaths Across America event to be held Dec. 16

Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 16 with several observances planned around the area.

From candy striper to command sergeant major

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on From candy striper to command sergeant major

Eisenhower Army Medical Center’s command sergeant major has come full circle at the Army hospital. She served as a candy striper there as a teenager.

Augusta commemorates Veterans Day Nov. 11

By Christopher Rickerson · 11 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta commemorates Veterans Day Nov. 11

The Veterans Day Parade returned after a four-year absence and a ceremony was held at the All Wars Monument on Nov. 11 in downtown Augusta.

Salute to Veterans: Joyce Law

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Salute to Veterans: Joyce Law

Joyce Law spent 34 years in the Army.

Salute to Veterans: Mark Lawrence Bakke

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 09 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Salute to Veterans: Mark Lawrence Bakke

Mark Lawrence Bakke spent 20 years in the Army.

Grueling best medic competition held at Fort Eisenhower

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Grueling best medic competition held at Fort Eisenhower

Teams of medics took part in a regional competition Fort Eisenhower.

In pictures: Augusta’s Heroes Overlook

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta’s Heroes Overlook

Heroes Overlook honors men and women from the Augusta area who have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross or the Navy Cross.

Ground broken for new homes at Fort Eisenhower

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Ground broken for new homes at Fort Eisenhower

New townhomes will be constructed at Fort Eisenhower.

Fort Eisenhower officially named during Oct. 27 ceremony

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Fort Eisenhower officially named during Oct. 27 ceremony

Calling it the “perfect” name for the military installation, Fort Eisenhower’s commanding general was part of a historic ceremony Friday.

Fort Gordon to become Fort Eisenhower in historic ceremony Oct. 27

By Staff Report · 18 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Fort Gordon to become Fort Eisenhower in historic ceremony Oct. 27

Two of President Dwight David Eisenhower’s granddaughters will be in attendance at the Oct. 27 ceremony re-designating Fort Gordon as Fort Eisenhower.

TechNet Augusta brings together leaders from the military and the commercial sector

By Staff Report · 04 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on TechNet Augusta brings together leaders from the military and the commercial sector

An annual conference and expo brings together leaders from the military and the commercial sector.

Stantons lead lives of service

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Stantons lead lives of service

Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton and his wife, Nomi, lead lives of selfless service in keeping with one of the seven Army values.

Wheelchair athlete brings home gold medal in recent games

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Wheelchair athlete brings home gold medal in recent games

Dr. Lisa Maddox enjoys a variety of sports from her wheelchair. She’s played tennis, basketball, rugby league, softball and pickleball.

Falcons running back teaches football fundamentals at camp

By Christopher Rickerson · 14 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Falcons running back teaches football fundamentals at camp

An Atlanta Falcons’ running back is part of a two-day youth football camp at Fort Gordon.