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CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER WITH THE PERFECT PICNIC HAVE YOU MET LERA LYNN? WE WILL MAKE THE INTRODUCTIONS

WHERE IS THE SIGNAL CORPS HEADED? MAJOR GENERAL LYNN EXPLAINS

AUGUST 2011

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Celebrating the birth of our nation always brings out the best in us and 2011’s celebration on Barton Field was no exception. We had fun, fireworks, live music and more. Thank you for joining in the party!

In Every Issue

Major General Lynn has been busy. The past year has been filled with TDY stopovers, countless meetings and strategic change within the Signal Corps. In his article, he addresses the operational changes that have been and will be taking place within the Corps and why these changes are significant.

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A Message from MG Lynn

Editor’s Notes Around Town Calendar Events with Swami Reflections Customer Care Zone Your Health

Service Member Stories The FYI is proud to introduce this monthly feature—Service Member Stories takes a look at a different Service Member each month. In an interview designed to reveal the person behind the uniform, Ashlie Crabtree explores the paths our service members take to get to where they are today.

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Mommy and Me Yoga Fantastic program – just don’t take my daughter with you.

Letters from Home Newlywed Amanda Deinhardt was unsure what life would be like for her when her husband, Matt, joined the Army. In her new feature, we follow Amanda as she transitions from civilian to Army spouse.

The Perfect Picnic Get your end-of-summer picnic on with our picture-perfect picnic picture! We show you just how easy it is to throw together a picnic for you, your friends and your family. But that’s not all – we’re giving it away! See page 36 for details.

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Making wedding days deliciously memorable... GORDON’S CONFERENCE & CATERING CENTER CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A PROFESSIONAL MENU FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY Choose from a selection that includes such favorites as Dancing Coconut Brazilian Shrimp, Mediterranean Brochette Bar, Ginger Glazed Atlantic Salmon and a Fresh Fruit Mirror For a full selection of menu items, contact Janice Ivey at Gordon’s Conference & Catering Janice Ivey, Caterer: (706) 791-6780 Catering Hours: Available for catering seven days a week Booking hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • No appointment needed Monday-Friday, after 5 p.m. by appointment Saturday & Sunday, by appointment only

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editor’snotes by Molly Swift, Editor

August 2011

The Fort Gordon FYI is a publication produced by the Marketing Office of the Fort Gordon Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation. The appearance of sponsorship and/or advertising does not imply an endorsement by the U.S. Army.

Staff

Molly Swift Editor Nathan Hoeller Creative Director Bartley Harper Senior Graphic Designer/Webmaster Jenifer Immer Graphic Designer Heather Addis Staff Writer Ashlie Crabtree Staff Writer

Command

MG Alan R. Lynn Commanding General COL Robert A. Barker Garrison Commander

DFMWR Administration

Mr. James T. Green Director, DFMWR Midgee Hazelrigs Chief, FMD Kim Lyons Marketing Director

FYI Advertising and Sales

Anna Gaillard Corporate Sponsorship & Sales Manager

I’m not going to lie; I didn’t get to our Independence Day celebrations this year. Instead, I was at home recovering from my two-year old’s week-long bout with a virus. During that week I had gone without sleep for nearly three days and three nights and I really understood the expression “tearing my hair out” because goodness knows I was close to doing just that. She did recover (as you can see in the Mommy and Me Yoga article on page 24) and I was able to return to normalcy the next week, but I felt like I had been sucked into another dimension for a while. Missing out sucks and I felt like I had missed out on one of our most enjoyable annual events. I’ve looked at the pictures and heard people talking about how much fun they had, how great the music was and how fabulous the fireworks were, but it hasn’t filled that gap. It made me realize just how needed and precious recreational time is; the chance to celebrate with others, to enjoy downtime and to be able to relax. Many of us really take it for granted and yet it’s not something we should assume is always going to be there or even that we are entitled to at all. In terms of you, our service members, families and community members, I want to ensure you don’t miss out on anything and so this month’s issue is full of information designed to address your needs. Especially since it’s the end of summer and our leisure time is about to be geared more toward gift-giving than eating ice cream and sunbathing. In the August FYI, we have something for everyone; gamers, music-lovers, spouses coping with separation from their service member, service members who are facing retirement, food-lovers, children and single service members. We cover new activities and events as well as games, performances, back-to-school events, books, volunteering and family-focused classes. We even threw in a chance to win everything in our picnic photo shoot! The FYI is all about you and we are determined to make sure you know it. Join us on Facebook and tell us what else we can do for you!

Contact Information Darling Hall, Room 337 P.O. Box 7180 Fort Gordon, GA 30905 Office 706.791.6779 Fax 706.791.7189 Editor 706.791.6234 Sales 706.791.3912

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Around Town August

The Hopelands Summer Concert Series 7 p.m.

The Hopelands Summer Concert Series takes place at the Windham Performing Arts Stage. The concert series, a tradition that has been around for more than 30 years, has brought thousands of residents out to enjoy local music and the gardens at the same time. On this date, the Gardens welcome the Fort Gordon Jazz Ensemble, but to view the full line up, check out the City of Aiken’s website: http://www.cityofaikensc.gov/index.php.

Hopeland Garden | 1700 Whiskey Road | Aiken SC

Bryan Adams in the Bare Bones Tour 8 p.m.

Seriously, it’s Bryan Adams. With his distinctive vocals and blue-collar songwriting skills, Canadian icon Bryan Adams’ take on rock ‘n’ roll basics found a niche that has lasted for over 25 years. Adams is touring the United States and Europe to promote his latest album, "Bare Bones." Hit song after hit song reveals the level of Adams’ successes. Tickets are $35-$64. For more information, go to www.imperialtheatre.com.

Imperial Theatre | 749 Broad Street | Augusta GA

The Jeremy Graham Band 7 p.m.

2nd Saturday concerts take place at the beautiful Columbia County Amphitheatre. Admission is only $5.00 per person. No coolers or pets are allowed. For more information, go to www.columbiacountyga.gov or call 706-312-7192.

Columbia County Amphitheatre | 7022 Columbia County Public Library | Evans GA

Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Get outside and go wild at the 5th Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival held on the Grand Prix Plaza at the Georgia International Horse Park! The Wildlife Festival promotes understanding and enjoyment of the outdoors while featuring animal exhibits, guest speakers, hands-on demonstrations, children's activities, stage performances, arts and crafts. Admission is $5.00 per person (children ages 4 and under are free) and tickets can be purchased at the gate. Parking is free. For more info: http://bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com/ Grand Prix Plaza | Georgia International Horse Park | Conyers GA w w w. f o r t g o r d o n . c o m • A u g u s t 2 0 1 1

eventswithswami Summer Movies on the Lawn by Jerry “Swami” Swain

We just barely survived the dogs days of summer, but the fun continues as more and more families are electing to stay closer to home for entertainment. The staff members of MWR would like to thank all the families who have supported the new program, Summer Movies on the Lawn.

Mother Nature has been doing her thing by providing much need moisture, but we have been pretty lucky so far and we still have another feature that we will show Friday, 5 August. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Courtyard pavilion. There will be free access to air castles, water slides, and other attractions. One of the Family Readiness groups will have refreshments for sale so grab your swimsuit, blanket, and the kids and head on over to the Courtyard pavilion to see “Tangled”, our last movie of the summer. For more information www.fortgordon.com.

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FAMILY FUN DAY Presented by:

August 6, 2011 • 12 noon-5 p.m. • Pointes West A Family Fun Filled Day of “Old School Community Picnic” Three Legged Races • Canoe Races • Children’s Horseshoes Egg and Spoon Races • Obstacle Course Races and all the fun games we played when we were young...

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customercarezone Choose Excellence! by Jeff Haskell The difference between people who live a life of excellence and those that live a life of mediocrity really lies in one critical distinction, and that is a willingness to always go the extra mile and exceed expectations. While important, just living does not mean living a life of excellence. One has to be determined and committed to be extraordinary. After all, ordinary efforts will likely produce ordinary results! The Encarta Dictionary defines ordinary as unremarkable, not remarkable or special in any way, and therefore uninteresting and unimpressive. It could also be said that ordinary is mediocre, which is defined as average, acceptable or adequate. Do you really want to strive for mediocrity? How would you feel if your supervisor described you as a mediocre worker (which also indicates you are easily replaceable)? Think of all the magic that comes with a commitment to be excellent, to go the extra mile and live an extraordinary life! To live a life of excellence means you are committed to continually grow and improve yourself and your life. Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher, scientist and physician, once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Continually going the extra mile has a profound and transformative effect on every life you touch. To have this effect, you must live and die in the spirit of ever-increasing quality, passion, persistence, accountability and trust. Of course, this concept must permeate ALL facets of life; but for this article I’m going to focus on our professional lives. Whether you are the owner of a company (especially if you are the owner of a company), a manager or team member, those who achieve longlasting, sustainable success, freedom and fulfillment do everything humanly possible to continually offer more and better service, increasing value and exceptional performance that exceeds all expectations. Once you stop seeking improvement and rest on the laurels of your past accomplishments you have lost your edge and commitment to excellence. Others (individuals and companies) will take your lead and you will go the way of singer MC Hammer, actress Kim Basinger, Hollywood Video or Montgomery Ward department stores. In his 100 Day Challenge course, Gary Ryan Blair lists 13 ways to ensure success for you, your company and colleagues by going the extra mile: 1. Have a healthy obsession with customer service 2. Honor every commitment and exceed every product promise

8. Voluntarily assist others 9. Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm 10. Take on more 11. Tolerate inconveniences 12. Be loyal to the company mission 13. Always give more than 100% While it might not always feel like it, mediocrity IS a choice. If you ever, even once, operate your business from a place of arrogance or self-service rather than humility and selflessness, you are choosing mediocrity. Remember what recently happened to some of our financial institutions and automobile companies. Some are still struggling to return to where they were prior to 2008. On an individual level, every single time you show up late, are unprepared, do something half-heartedly, break a promise or compromise your talent, quality or standards in any shape or form, you are choosing to be mediocre. The truth is, going the extra mile and living a life of excellence requires quite a bit of blood, sweat and tears. The desire to go the extra mile has to come from within and cannot be easily extinguished when adversity presents itself. When things get uncomfortable, or when our hard work and efforts are questioned, people who are not grounded in these guiding principles end up getting defensive, lost in doubt and ultimately sabotage their own greatness. They end up choosing to live mediocre, ordinary lives. Living a life of excellence requires balancing the various areas of life, because excellence is really a byproduct of our body, mind and spirit all working together. Remember, what happens in one area of our life affects all other areas. It is important to be aware of how we respond to changes in our internal and external environments. Most importantly, we must consciously engage in quality thoughts, purposeful execution and an unshakable belief and understanding that going the extra mile is truly what makes all the difference. Take a moment and consider if you are choosing to live a mediocre life and, if so, how that is working for you? If you reach the conclusion that mediocrity is NOT serving you, then what steps can you take right now to choose excellence? The choice to be excellent is yours and you are the only one who can stop yourself from being excellent. I hope all of you make the decision to be excellent.

3. Keep up with developments in your field 4. Pay superior attention to the smallest details 5. Follow company rules even when no one is looking 6. Promote and protect your organization

Sources: Beth Allen, Going the Extra Mile. Beth Allen invites all of you to connect with her on Facebook. She authors numerous life-enhancement articles at http://www.meetbethallen.com/

7. Maintain a positive, courteous attitude

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Get Involved! Adopt-a-School! School would be so much more fun if the subjects were brought to life! How cool would it be for students to have hands-on experience with topics like weather, properties of matter, telecommunications or even the news of today that will be written about in history books to come? Becoming involved in our local schools can make those wishes come true and put a positive twist on classroom learning.

coaching or mentoring students; inviting students to the installation or taking military exhibits to schools; sharing expertise with school administrators or students at assemblies or in classes; participating in and assisting with school events such as spring carnivals, Dr. Seuss Day, MLK Day, Career Day, Veterans’ Day, concerts, basketball games, etc.; being lunch buddies; or assisting with standardized testing or proctoring.

Community involvement in schools is not only important as a means of revitalizing a school, but it also offers evidence of the community’s interest in education. Adopting a school is a great way to contribute to the learning environments of our military students. Adopta-School activities are conducted to increase public awareness of the Army’s mission and to foster good relations with the local communities. The mission of the Fort Gordon Adopt-a-School program is to routinely contribute military resources and services to schools in order to nurture the intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth of children in the Aiken, Columbia and Richmond County school systems.

While the Adopt-a-School program is a great way to be involved, both schools and units involved in the partnership must understand there are limitations to what service members can and cannot do. Service members may not participate in the following capacities:

There are over 6,500 military connected students between the three school systems local to Fort Gordon, yielding an incredible amount of mentoring opportunities. Three primary methods of participation are available with the Adopt-a-School Program: 1. Units can adopt a specific school and complete volunteer activities within that school on a regular basis. 2. Units can “shop” wish lists from multiple schools for activities that fit into the mission time requirements. 3. Individual soldiers can “shop” wish lists for volunteer activities. Individuals who wish to volunteer during mission time must obtain their supervisor’s approval.

• Serve as guards, patrols or disciplinarians • Loan equipment the school could have contracted from local vendors • Be used in capacities such as ushers, lunch room, or parking lot attendants, janitors, baggage handlers, messengers, etc. • Provide readily available equipment or supplies such as ice, food, cups, etc. • Provide official vehicles to transport students to extracurricular events. (However, units may provide official transportation for groups touring the installation.). • Supplement the school’s budget with a regular, ready supply of manual labor Once participation details are agreed upon by the unit and school, both parties sign a Memorandum of Agreement, signifying the mutual commitment to the program. For more information on the Adopt-a-School Program, please contact Child, Youth & School Services, School Liaison Services, at (706) 791-7270 or (706) 791-4168.

Examples of participation include tutoring, teaching,

Fort Gordon Welcomes CDC East by Molly Swift and she stated that the CYSS facilities, which cater to children from birth to age five, are the only nationally accredited facilities within a 30-mile radius.

The Child Development Center East opened its doors in July after many months of waiting, planning and hiring. The 144 capacity center is the first of three to open and features state-of-the-art security cameras and educational technology. The Facility Director, Diane Steele, welcomed everyone to a soft-opening on July 11 12

Five children from the CYSS Pre-K program recited the pledge of allegiance before Father Ilokaba gave a blessing. Colonel Kennedy then took to the podium to remind everyone that the process to open the facility, while slow–and perhaps slower than anticipated or anyone would like–was well worth waiting for as it provides quality child care to those who so richly deserve it - our service members. All who attended the ceremony were welcomed into the center for a tour. The facility provides hourly as well as part- and full-time care. For more information on the center, contact CYSS at (706) 791-2701. A u g u s t 2 0 1 1 • w w w. f o r t g o r d o n . c o m

Parents, Youth and Teachers–Working Together! Many of us may have grown up with our neighbors and other members of the community who took a keen interest in our wellness, education and “home training.” These individuals brought truth and reality to that old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) recognizes the importance of our military parents, youth and educators working together. Educational transitions are one of the top concerns of our military families. During the quarterly Parent and Youth Advisory Council (PYAC) meeting, CYSS will address back-to-school topics on September 16, 2011, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Ballroom. The purpose of the PYAC is to support and supplement the programs of the Fort Gordon CYSS. The PYAC Governing Board is an advisory group of parents whose children/youth are regularly enrolled in CYSS programs. Columbia, Richmond County (Georgia) and Aiken County (South Carolina) are the three school systems local to Fort Gordon. Representatives from the school districts will be on hand to provide information on various topics such as parent involvement, virtual communication,

Swap & Assist Reopen on 25 August 2011. 10 a.m. -2 p.m. by Yves Guillaume, Outreach Program Manager, ACS The Swap & Assist Shop provides items to all military personnel and is staffed entirely by volunteers. Donated items such as clothing, shoes, baby items, and household goods are available free of charge to military pay grades E-4 and below. Military pay grades E-5 and above, retirees, as well as their Family Members, may bring merchandise of equal or higher value to swap. The Swap and Assist Shop have been in operation for 37 years; it was started by Mrs. Ruth Chandler. Mrs. Chandler relinquished her managerial position and the shop new manager is Mrs. Peggy Sue Golembeski. The Swap & Assist is located behind the PX, in Building 39101, at Avenue of the States and 40th Street. Donated items can be placed in the two sheds that are next to the entrance door. The hours

transportation, construction and support and resources for military students. Information will also be available on CYSS bus transportation, Georgia’s ‘Act ‘ (Georgia’s version of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children), Secondary Education Transition Study – Memorandum of Agreement, District Local Action Plans and Partnerships in Education. We invite our Fort Gordon community to participate in this worthwhile event. We strive to not only set our military families up for success, but to keep them on the right track and in communication with the right contacts. This ensures they have the most current and accurate information possible. If you have a question you would like answered regarding your military students’ education, you can complete a “Question Card” at CYSS CDC Main, Building 44401, 44th Street; Pre-K Annex, Building 45400, 46th Street; Youth Center, Building 45410, 46th Street; or Parent Central Services, Building 28320, Lane Avenue. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions on site to the representatives. For further information, please call Kathleen Duncan at (706) 791-1305.

of operation are Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Swap & Assist is closed for two months during the summer months. It will reopen on 25 August 2011 at 10 a.m. Contact number (706) 791-2260, 791-3579 Donations of usable clothing and household items are always welcome. For after shop hours there are two shed located in front of the building.

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Army Family Action Plan Conference 24-26 October 2011 Contact the AFAP Program Manager, 706-791-2820 or submit an issue to www.gordon.army.mil/acs

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yourhealth Preventing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) by Wayne Combs, Community Health Nurse, U.S. Army Public Health Command (Provisional) MRSA is a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin and other infections. Recent data show that Americans visit the doctor approximately 12 million times each year to get checked for suspected MRSA skin infection. A breakout of MRSA can have a devastating impact on unit readiness and accomplishing the mission. The good news is that a few simple steps can prevent and reduce the spread of MRSA. The goal of the National MRSA Education Initiative is to help Americans better recognize and prevent MRSA skin infections. What are the signs and symptoms of MRSA? As with all regular staph infections, recognizing the signs and receiving treatment for MRSA skin infections in the early stages reduces the chances of the infection becoming severe. It is especially important to contact your healthcare professional if signs and symptoms of an MRSA skin infection are accompanied by a fever.

HYPERTENSION INFORMATION CLASSES FOR DoD ELIGIBLES: In order to provide and reinforce information promoting your best health choices and decisions, newly diagnosed, pre-hypertensive or patients already diagnosed are invited to attend these educational classes. 1st and 3rd Mondays, 3-4 p.m. (except holidays) Eisenhower Family and Community Medicine Clinic Conference Room Call Ms. Loretta E. Williams at (706) 787-7441 for more information.

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What if I suspect an MRSA skin infection? Cover the area with a bandage and contact your healthcare professional. How are MRSA skin infections treated? Treatment for MRSA skin infections may include having a healthcare professional drain the infection and, in some cases, prescribe an antibiotic. Do not attempt to drain the infection yourself – doing so could worsen it or spread it to others. If you are given an antibiotic, be sure to take all of the doses (even if the infection is getting better), unless your healthcare professional tells you to stop taking it. How can I protect my family from MRSA skin infections? •

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If you have any questions contact your Primary Care Manager. For more information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov/MRSA Wayne Combs holds a doctorate in nursing and is a member of U.S. Army Public Health Command (Provisional), Health Promotion and Wellness Portfolio.

PRESENTS

Music @ The Library Today in Music: MTV was launched Music Selection: 80’s Hits On August 1, 1981 MTV was launched as a U.S. cable network. Although originally founded as a pop/rock music station, MTV has since introduced the masses to music from around the globe and spawned a host of television shows and cable networks. Happy 30th MTV! Today in Music: Birth of Hip-Hop Music Selection: Hip-Hop On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc was a DJ and MC at a party in Brooklyn, NY. It was here DJ Kool Herc, extended an instrumental beat to let people dance longer and then began rapping during the extended break dancing session. This event is credited as the true origin of hip hop and laid the groundwork for a cultural revolution. Today in Music: Feast of the Assumption Music Selection: Italian American Standards The annual Feast of the Assumption Festival takes place each year in Little Italy neighborhoods around the US. The festival is held on the Catholic holiday of the Feast of the Assumption (August 15), commemorating the Virgin Mary’s assumption into heaven. It is largely regarded as an Italian American heritage festival which typically includes music, fireworks, carnival rides and vendors. For more information about MTV, Hip Hop, Italian American Standards or any other style of music, please visit our Multimedia center, browse our card catalog, or ask one of our friendly librarians!

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Restaurant Reviews The views and opinions expressed by the contributors to this page (express or implied, contractual, tortious or otherwise) are not necessarily those of Fort Gordon or FYI Magazine. FYI Magazine is not paid by the restaurant for a positive or negative review. We do not hold back the negative reviews; however, a bad review does not mean the restaurant is a bad restaurant.

Roma’s Pizza

The Pizza Joint

Mellow Mushroom

1133 Agerton Lane • Augusta 706.733.7910

4301 Washington Road • Evans 706.447.4992

4348 Washington Road • Evans 706.364.6756

A family-friendly, fast-serve pizza joint, Roma’s offers pizza, both by the slice and the pie, Italian favorites and combo/family deals. Quaintly decorated and located across from Regal Cinema, they also offer several “Pizza & A Movie” options for those wanting more than just a bite to eat. Service with a smile and tasty eats make Roma’s an easy pick for a night out.

Family-oriented with a little spice, The Pizza Joint has an eclectic, relaxed vibe. Their ample choices include whole pizzas, slices, sandwiches, salads and appetizers for reasonable prices. They also have a HUGE selection of beer on tap, as well as bottles, and nightly specials such as “Beer me Tuesday” and Trivia with a host on Wednesdays.

Mellow Mushroom is fun and quirky; great for the family. Snap a photo of the kids with the giant mushroom man. The menu includes 47 selections of appetizers, hoagies, salads and pizzas, all customizeable to meet the desires of the most diverse group. Enjoy steaming hot pizza with fresh veggies, meats (including bacon – yum!) and perfectly melted cheese.

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Since assuming his role as Commanding General of the Signal Corps, Major General Lynn has weathered a schedule focused on significant operational changes. In the following message he offers the Fort Gordon community a glimpse into the future state of the Signal Corps.

A Message from

Major General Lynn It has been a long eight months of Temporary Duty (TDY) stopovers and briefings between Fort Monroe, Fort Leavenworth and the Pentagon. The TDY was almost constant, which is why you have not seen me here at Fort Gordon. We have been working on a complete change in: (1) the way the Signal Corps operates, (2) the types of equipment that are used, (3) the level of support we provide, (4) the process we use to purchase equipment, (5) our approach to educating and training Signal Soldiers, and (6) the number of Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). We briefed all of these changes all the way up to the Chief of Staff of the Army for final approval. How we will operate For the future (2014), we will have Signal battalions that manage a large number of small teams that will be more capable of providing Signal support using smaller, lighter, simpler and more powerful equipment. Teams of four Signal Soldiers will provide support to headquarters at all levels; large headquarters will be built by combining teams and packages. Types of equipment With the continuing miniaturization of communications, we are able to buy lighter weight systems that are at least

equally capable, but generally more capable, than our current systems. One of our current satellite systems, for example, weighs 3,900 lbs and requires a truck to haul it; a newer and equally capable satellite system weighs only 36 lbs and can be placed in a backpack. We are calling the miniaturization of our tactical systems Micro-cyber, or µCyber, the “µ” being Greek for micro. These systems are in use today outside of the conventional Army. Level of support The Army Signal Corps is currently designed to support a small segment of our Army down to the battalion level. In essence, we are currently structured for the type of combat seen during Desert Storm. However, this only meets 34% of our Corps’ requirement in the way we fight today. What we have learned over the past decade of war is that every level of our Army needs voice, data and video capabilities. The Combined Arms Center (CAC) at Fort Leavenworth developed a great document that has identified this need down to company level and sometimes below. We were given an interesting problem; provide more support without increasing the number of Signal Soldiers. We found that using smaller, simpler and more capable equipment requires less people. Interestingly, we also found the cost of these newer systems was on

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average 50% less expensive than the systems we use today. Purchasing equipment Our current purchasing process typically has a 10-year life cycle; 10 years to plan, develop, purchase and field equipment. Communications and computing equipment change on average every 18 months. So, while our current process may be fine for a tank or an aircraft carrier, it makes absolutely no sense for computers or radios. If I told you I was going to offer you today’s computer in 10 years, what would you say? I don’t think you would even blink before you told me “NO!” This is exactly what is happening today with our Signal equipment and military-unique software using the Army’s common purchasing processes. When finally fielded, our equipment is on the order of five generations old. Since communications systems are just specialized computers, why are we trying to purchase them as we do tanks? We are working on a new purchasing process that identifies standards by which we select a product. Ensuring newer equipment still communicates to our older equipment; we will place these products on an approved products list and make it available for units as they periodically replace old and defective equipment. When the Army determines a newer, more capable system is worth an Army wide fielding, wholesale purchases will be made off the approved products list to ensure compatibility. This is how we purchase Army computers today, so the mechanisms to purchase a system in this manner already exist. Changes in training Over the years we have moved to a model of training our Soldiers that predominantly focuses on pieces of equipment; basically training them to push buttons and turn knobs to rapidly configure the equipment in their first units of assignment. Since communications equipment changes very quickly, many arrive to their first duty station only to find newer equipment they have never seen. We have to educate more than train. We have to educate them on the theory of a given system. In the near future we will not simply teach Soldiers how to use one satellite system; we will educate them on transmissions systems. We will educate them on the differences between the radio propagation of satellite, tropospheric-scatter and line-of-sight systems. Applications, or “apps,” on mobile devices will be the way Soldiers learn each “button” and “how to” put individual systems into operation. This is how this generation learns; they do not learn well with platform instruction. As an aside, to simplify both training and operation, we should also look to have these mobile device training apps double as the Graphic User Interface (GUI) that actually operates these systems.

types of MOS required for our future. They started with a blank slate. We knew we needed to keep the same number of Soldiers in the Signal Regiment, however; the NCOs decided we needed to increase the number of SGTs (E5) required to lead the new multi-disciplined communications µCyber teams. They recommended that our current 13 MOSs should be combined into 7 MOSs. The list below shows the recommended and approved future MOSs: Our Current MOSs:

Our Future MOSs:

1 – 25B

8 – 25P

1 – 25? Network Support

2 – 25C

9 – 25Q

2 – 25? Transmission

3 – 25E

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3 – 25? Network Operations

4 – 25F 11 –25S 4 – 25? Visual Information Operator-Maintainer 5 – 25L 12 –25U 5 – 25? Visual Information Operations 6 – 25M

13 – 25V

6 – 25? Network Defender

7 – 25N 7 – 25E Electro-Magnetic Spectrum Operations Since that meeting we have developed our second inservice accession at the SSG (E6) level, similar to MOS 25E, to address Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Network Defense (CND). As Cyber warfare grows so must our ability to defend our networks. This MOS will fill this urgent need, as will the new 255S Cyber Defense Warrant Officer. It has been a long road to success and there were so many people in this monumental change to our Signal Corps. We recently awarded many of these great Americans who pushed to provide more capability to our Army. The next time you pass by Signal Towers, take pride in all the hard work people in “The Towers” provide to make our nation more capable as they are forever watchful “for the Nation.”

Changes in Military Occupational Specialty We are recruiting the best volunteers, making our Army the most capable Army in the world. In the complex communications and computing environment this is great news. The changes in Cyber threats, in equipment and in operating this equipment demand a relook at the number and types of MOS we need in the Signal Corps. We convened a panel of our most senior non-commissioned officers to debate and decide upon the best number and

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Fort Gordon’s Independence Day Celebration was packed full of water rides, children’s activities, live music from A-1-A and the Signal Corps Band, not to mention some awesome fireworks. Thank you to all who attended our annual birthday party and many thanks to our sponsors! In case you weren’t able to join us, here are some of the highlights…

The celebration started early with carnival and water rides.

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A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, filled Barton Field with soothing island escapist melodies. Following them, the Army Signal Corps Band entertained the crowd with their talented musicians, performing songs that expressed our freedom. When the sun fell below the horizon, the band played a final tune, and the fireworks display began.

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hen Vienary walked into my office for our interview, she was all smiles. “I’ve never been interviewed before,” she said with a mix of excitement and nervousness. After answering a few a few basic questions, she relaxed and began talking about her life with a sensible matterof-fact attitude. However, she always maintained an air of bubbliness. The combination of the two traits made her fascinating, as did the story of how she entered the military. Born and raised in the small North Carolina town of Stantonburg, she spent most of her time lounging by the beach and cheering on the home team. That’s right; she was a cheerleader, ribbons and all. “It was me being cute and prissy … it didn’t require excess sweat.” She hated sweat in fact, ignoring her parents’ encouragement to participate in sports like basketball and karate. Instead, she chose to focus on family and stay free of perspiration until she went to college. Well into her second year as a computer science major at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Vienary learned she disliked computers as much as sweat. What she did like was an active duty Soldier in the Army. Immersed in puppy love, she decided to leave college and join the very military that the man she was infatuated with was a part of. She dropped quite the bombshell when she told her family. “When I joined the military, they were just as shocked as I was!” Yes, their prissy little girl who once hated the thought of getting dirty had decided to be in the Army. Needless to say, basic training wasn’t her cup of tea. However, she discovered something new about herself – she loved to run. She still runs today, 20 years after she initially joined the Army. Now, retirement is right around the corner for Vienary

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and so is the possibility of sleeping in, something she hasn’t done in a while. That and spending even more time with her family, “I’m looking forward to being a soccer mom.” Her daughter is about to head off to college, so she is trying to spend as much time with her as possible. “I feel like I owe her more,” Vienary explains when talking about being a single parent and all the opportunities her daughter missed due to multiple moves. She takes after the younger version of Vienary; academically centered, she enjoys getting dolled up, but is a very caring person who forms strong bonds with the friends she has made at different duty stations. This is why is was so easy for Vienary to shell out the out-of-state tuition and allow her daughter to attend college in North Carolina, closer to old friends. Her eight year old son takes after the active part of Vienary. He enjoys high-energy sports such as swimming and soccer—his mother is excited to join in calling herself a big kid at heart. Long bike rides and Wii tournaments are a staple in the Tanksley household. On the other hand, her husband of four years, Joseph, is more reserved. A retiree himself, his personality reflects his long-term experience in Infantry, as does his sock drawer which he keeps neat and tidy. This might make him sound rigid and stiff but, according to Vienary, he is just a big teddy bear. A teddy bear that occasionally has to be coaxed into play time. They are a perfect example of how opposites really do attract. As our interview came to a close, Vienary expressed some concern about her life not being exciting. She didn’t ever travel to exotic countries or climb Mount Everest, but she does have a sense of adventure that rivals Indiana Jones. If learning how to swim at age forty doesn’t impress you, nothing will. Besides, I disagree entirely. She told me she didn’t have any regrets in life and wouldn’t trade her family for anything. When you experience the happiness and joy SFC Vienary Tanksley has experienced, climbing mountains seems rather bland. 23

Mommy and Me Yoga by Molly Swift Spring Fest was a hot and steamy weekend event, but the crowds were still drawn to a particular group of entertainers – the belly dancers. BellyRok’s popularity was unrivalled throughout the event; shaking their hips and twirling in sync, they got everyone dancing and grabbing their cameras. What the crowd probably didn’t know was that two of the performers – Nanani and Shoshannah – were working with Child, Youth & School Services to provide activities for Fort Gordon’s SKIES program through their fitness company, Hip2Hip Studios. Mommy and Me Yoga classes are held on Mondays at 1 p.m. at the CYSS Outreach Center on Lane Avenue. The purpose of the class is to provide an opportunity to exercise with your child(ren) through a series of activities that use yoga poses and stretches. Usually, yoga benefits the body by providing greater muscular flexibility; it also increases strength and muscle tone, assists in the alignment of your spine, promotes better breathing and is an effective method of relieving stress through meditation. Then there’s the Mommy and Me Yoga class, which is like doing yoga after yoga drank a bucket of coffee. Early afternoon July 11, the heat is ridiculous and the only thing keeping me from having a mid-Mondaymeltdown is the thought of spending an hour with my two-year old doing something fun. I traipse into the Outreach Center with child in tow and we are welcomed by air-conditioning (yay!) and the Outreach Services Director, Kathleen Duncan. Kathleen directs me to the even cooler activity room in which we will be getting our yoga on. A handful of yoga mats are placed on the floor and the parents and kids are free to find one they like. My daughter, being two, sits on her mat for all of 20 seconds and then she’s off. I start to practice deep-breathing while she escapes, determined to explore every inch of this large room. As the instructor, Nanani, takes her place, I coral Emily and settle back onto my mat hoping the activities capture my child’s attention for at least five minutes.

then support your stiffened plank-like body with your arms extended below you. The tree is a good indicator of your ability to balance and the children love the challenge – already they are smiling and laughing as they wobble on one leg, calling each other out as they have to put their other foot down. Even Emily gets into the swing of things and tries to balance on her right foot. Nanani is a great teacher. She gets the children involved by naming the poses in terms they understand and by mimicking animals, so the children are introduced to Baddha Konasana and Adho Mukha Svanasana without even knowing it. Instead, they stretch like the cat, the cow, the dog and the turtle. Nanani incorporates games into the 45-minute long session. We play a version of mother-may-I; instead of standing still on two legs, we stand in the tree pose. We also play a version of dodge ball using a beach ball and scooting around in the butterfly pose – not easy to do since the butterfly pose requires you to sit on your bottom. Visions of ice-packs start to fill my mind. We are laughing almost constantly, the class is so much fun and the kids are having a blast! Nanani also teaches us about breathing and we do a “choo-choo train” breathing exercise – once again, Emily joins in and I love her technique, which is one-part Bruce Lee to onepart toddler copying the adults. Then it’s on to the next activity. By the time the class ends I need to take a yoga class to recover from this one. We finish the session and the Move with Me class begins. I stay to watch for 10 minutes and I know it will be my next venture. Shoshannah is the instructor for this

Sure enough, after a brief group-introduction, Nanani captivates her young audience by talking about poses and demonstrating two – the tree and the plank. These poses are familiar to many; the tree is the one where you balance on one leg while stretching your arms upward (like a tree, yes) and the plank requires you to lie down

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class and she starts off with a couple of simple steps to the accompaniment of some world music. It sounds and looks both beautiful and enjoyable. As the kids follow her movements, I hear the sound of little feet padding toward the back of the class – Em has discovered some drums. It’s time to head out. We leave somewhat relaxed, thoroughly exhilarated and massively exhausted. As we drive away, I turn to say “Well done, Em!” but she is sound asleep in her car seat. Thank you, Nanani.

FYI Editor, Molly Swift and her daughter Emily in the “Downward Squash Dog” position.

Mommy and Me Yoga stretches, soothes, calms and has many cardiovascular benefits for you and your child. This 45 minute class is for infants to 4 yrs. Monday, 1 p.m. Move with Me is a fun and unique way to strengthen the bond between parent and child through the combination of various cultural dance and fitness movements in the 45 min class. This class is for infants to 4 yrs. Monday, 1:45 p.m. For more information on Hip2Hip Studios, go to www.hip2hipstudios.com.

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Letters from Home by Amanda Deinhardt

July 11, 2011 Day 63

“Dear Matt…”

How many times have I written this over the last two months? Every day! Chances are, if you have a spouse in the Army, writing letters has become an art form that is near and dear to your heart. When my husband first mentioned joining the Army, my mind produced images of him conquering obstacle courses, wearing camouflage, and his blond hair cut short. My thoughts regarding myself during basic training were sepia daydreams of a 1940s-esque love story. I never envisioned the obstacle course that lay ahead of me as a new Army wife. Ten weeks may not sound like a very long time for separation, but I learned first-hand exactly how taxing that amount of time could be for a wife. The fact that my life was about to drastically change didn’t sink in until I was hugging Matt goodbye. As he was whisked away to face many new challenges, I was left with thoughts of a ten week separation in which nothing had changed except for the fact that I was going to have to carry on with life as usual, minus a husband. As the weeks began to creep by, I started to mark time by the letters I received from Matt. After every mundane day at college was over, I would race home to the mailbox, hold my breath, and pray for a letter from my soldier. On the days that I came home to an empty mailbox, it was easy to spend the rest of my evening and the days following in a woe-is-melife’s-not-fair kind of attitude. At first, I allowed this mood to have a hold over my summer days that ended without word from my husband. That is, until someone offered me this helpful piece of advice: have a list of goals to work toward and to have completed by graduation day. One of my goals was to learn more about art and to try working with different mediums. It turns out, that I really enjoyed what I learned and it became an outlet for expression and relaxation. “Focus on the positive” became my mantra and “try new things” the rhythm to which I danced. Now, Matt is a week away from graduating from basic training and I am about to join the ranks of army spouses who have seen their soldiers through basic training. My advice to spouses who are anticipating their soldier’s departure to training is this: make a list of goals and work towards them, surround yourself with those who have been where you are, and focus on the positive. It turns out that ten weeks apart was hard, but not mission impossible.

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What can I do

We often hear from our readers that they don’t know what there is to do on post, which makes us kinda sad. But, instead of wallowing in our own self-pity, we’ve decided to take the initiative and provide you with a selection of activities that will keep you occupied through the month of August and possibly beyond! If you want to know more, join us on Facebook or Twitter (search keywords Fort Gordon MWR), check out our website www.fortgordon.com or, for up-to-date event information text MWR to 82672.

Parasailing at Pointes West Pointes West Army Resort offers both single and tandem parasailing every weekend until Labor Day. Parasailing is a popular sport in which the rider is hitched to a parachute-like canopy, known as a parasail, and set aloft in the air. The parasail is attached to a long towrope, which is pulled along, by a boat. When the speed exceeds the stalling speed, the parasail rises, hoisting the pilot up into the air. Want to give it a try? Head over to Pointes West at the weekend where the activity is offered to all authorized patrons. The cost for single riders is $35 per flight, while tandem is priced at $50. For more information, call Pointes West at (706) 541-1057.

White Water Rafting Get Outdoors Gordon is a recreational program that aims to do exactly as it says—get you outdoors! On August 12 and 13 it offers the opportunity to try out this extreme sport on the Ocoee River in Tennessee. This form of rafting is a challenging activity using an inflatable raft to navigate white water rapids. The Ocoee River is the premier rafting river in Tennessee; ranked one of America’s Top Ten Rivers. The Middle section of the Ocoee River is over 5 miles of continuous Class III and IV whitewater. It is considered to be one of the best natural stretches of whitewater in the country, ranked one of America’s Top Ten Rivers. All rafting equipment is included and lodging, transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants must be at least 12 years old and must register by August 9. The cost is $115 for MWR Authorized users and $130 for all others. Call (706) 791-2556 for more information, or e-mail getoutdoorsgordon@fortgordon.com.

Dueling Pianos! You’re probably familiar with dueling banjos, but on August 27 you will have the chance to experience dueling pianos. What is this? Well, it’s a form of entertainment that was prevalent in the late 1800’s when piano players would try to out-play one another in front of an audience by playing better and faster. Nowadays the goal is more to work together rather than against one another, with the pianists engaging the audience in the show with singing and clapping. Most of the songs performed are rock and roll, “classic rock”, Top 40, R&B, or country, played primarily by request. A full bar and appetizers will be available for purchase. Join us – admission is free! Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

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Become a Star! The ad asks “are you the next rising star?” and if the answer is “yes”, we look forward to seeing you at Operation Rising Star! The competition is similar in format to American Idol, however participants must be military or a family member aged 18 or older. The production begins with local competitions on installations and at garrisons around the world. From the local winners, a panel of judges selects 12 semifinalists who travel to Fort Belvoir, Va., for a weeklong competition televised by the Pentagon Channel and webcast worldwide on the Internet. If you want to be that singing sensation, the deadline for applications is August 1 and the form can be accessed online at www.fortgordon.com. Auditions will be held August 4 at the Dinner Theatre, while the shows will take place August 12, 19 & 26.

Bond with your Child CYSS has a ton of awesome activities and classes for parents and children. One such class is Mommy and Me Yoga (*see page 24), which is not restricted just to mothers but also welcomes fathers and legal guardians. The SKIESUnlimited program has great afterschool enrichment opportunities and some child and adult together classes to help you maintain you and your little ones health in fun bonding experiences. The classes include Move with Me, a dance class that combines ethnic rhythm and movement, as well as a drum circle, visual arts class and more. Classes cost on average $50 per month. For a listing of classes offered this quarter, their days and times, contact Kathleen Duncan at 706-791-1305 or kathleen. duncan@us.army.mil. All classes are held at Bldg 28320 Lane Ave and transportation from School Age and Middle School Teens program to our afterschool classes is available at no additional charge.

Stick your Nose in a Book Woodworth Library boasts a plethora of fantastic programs, not to mention a well-stocked library that is a joy to sit in while reading your favorite author, or magazine (ahem!) It also created a monthly book club for avid readers who want to talk to like-minded book-lovers. The best bit? The meetings are held at a restaurant! Contact the Woodworth Library to reserve your spot and find out the meeting location! The book selection for August is “The Never-ending Story” by Michael Ende. To sign up, call (706) 791-2449 or e-mail Jessica Thompson at jessica.e.thompson@us.army.mil.

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Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan, “The 39 Steps” is a two-time, Tony Award-winning hit show and continues to be a total audience-pleaser ... where Hitchcock meets hilarity! The cast of 4 plays over 140 characters in this fastpaced comedy thriller that’s great fun for ages 9 to 90. The production will be the ultimate actors’ challenge. An absolutely terrific show. It will be our Army Festival entry. Civilians: $40 Seniors (65 & over), Retirees, DA Civilians, Active-Duty E7 & above: $38 Active-Duty E6 & below: $30 Show only: $25

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Some of our favorite projects each year are Youth Drama productions. In the spring we bring in The Missoula Children’s Theatre which does a fantastic job of creating a 1-hour musical production with our young performers in just one week. In the summer, we do a longer term project with our youth. In late May the Entertainment Program held auditions at the Dinner Theatre for Folk Tales for Fun. About 25 kids from Fort Gordon and the local community auditioned, and we were able to use all of them. Over the course of a month, we worked with them to develop performance and presentation skills and create a 75-minute entertaining and educational production that featured folk tales from around the world. The wonderful thing about giving the kids this opportunity is not just the fun of “putting on a show.” It also aids in developing confidence, self discipline, self esteem; improving communication skills and much more. Of course the kids did have fun, and so did the several hundred attendees who pulled up blankets and lawn chairs to see their fantastic performance on our mobile stage in the Gordon Terrace housing area. Bravo to our young performers and to all the staff who helped make this project such a success!

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by Molly Swift

Grill | Picnic Blanket | Picnic Basket | Plates & Bowls | Games Picnics are a great way to celebrate the end of summer with friends or family. If you’re like me and have never really “done” picnics, this is for you! We are giving away all the items that were used in the shoot – a grill, blanket, picnic basket, plates, salad bowl and games. For a chance to win, e-mail molly.swift@us.army.mil with your name and contact information, or stop by the Marketing office – Room 337, Darling Hall and leave your info there. Deadline for entries is August 19.

Perfect Picnic Items: If you are looking for stylish picnic items, try shopping around at The Exchange, Walmart or Target where you will find all you need at affordable prices. • Portable Grill – we used a 22” charcoal grill, but portable grills come in all shapes and sizes. Consider a few things when you make this purchase, such as are you capable of storing it in your vehicle? Is it better to have a gas grill or a charcoal one? Who is going to put it together and do they have the right tools? The last question is probably the most important! • Picnic Blanket – these days, blankets are often waterproof and sturdy enough to withstand getting trampled on and washed repeatedly after being subjected to food and drink spills. They are also available in really attractive, bright, funky colors and are often reversible. • Picnic Basket – Baskets can be as simple or as overly-accessorized as you wish, it’s all a matter of convenience and intent. Ours came from Target because I’m a sucker for their bright colors, but you can go online or wander around other stores and find something to suit you; whether you want one that is fully-loaded, or a simple basket without any extras. • Plates & Bowls – We matched ours to our picnic basket and blanket, but this is where it really is a question of taste! Some of us are happy to throw any old thing into the basket and head out, while others want everything color-coordinated to include the cutlery. Just be sure to take along some water, wipes or wet paper towels in a sealed bag so you can clean excess food from your stuff. • Games – Take something along that everyone can enjoy; whether they participate or not isn’t the point, providing them with the option is. We gathered several games together, but the Frisbee is probably the most accessible and the most popular. Grab some bubbles for kids; they are almost always a hit! Target has numerous lawn games that are easily transportable and can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of age. • Food – this is where it gets fun! We stuck to the traditional burgers, potato chips and watermelon, 36

but you don’t have to be so conventional! Here are a few great recipe ideas that will jazz up any picnic: 1. PESTO CHICKEN ROLLS Season and grill chicken cutlets. Brush lavash or any other wrap-type bread with pesto; layer with the chicken, sundried tomatoes and arugula; roll up and cut on the bias. 2. CURRIED EGG SALAD Make egg salad with hard-cooked eggs, mayo, curry powder, Dijon mustard, fresh lime juice, salt, pepper, cilantro, red onion and, if you like, diced apple. 3. TOMATOES AND PEACHES Toss together sliced seeded tomatoes and peaches, along with thinly sliced red onion and chopped cilantro or rosemary. Dress at the last minute with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. 4. ROAST BEEF AND BLUE Start with whole-grain rolls. Smear blue cheese on one side and prepared horseradish on the other. Add red onion and thin-sliced roast beef, pork or lamb. Pack! lettuce and tomato on the side. Potato chips are mandatory. 5. CORNFLAKE CHICKEN BITES Cut boneless chicken breasts into small pieces. Dip in milk or buttermilk, then dredge in seasoned crushed corn flake crumbs, cornmeal or panko. Pan-fry in oil, drain, cool and eat cold with celery sticks, with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. 6. GRAPES AND CHEESE green grapes (or grape watermelon). Add mint, oil. A tiny bit of chopped

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Building for Heroes:

Homes for Our Troops by Molly Swift

It is almost redundant to state, but 9/11 truly affected many people and in many ways. For John Gonsalves, it changed the course of his life. Mr. Gonsalves, a construction supervisor from Raynham, Massachusetts was struck by a thought after watching a news story about a Soldier that lost both of his legs due to an IED—what support was available to the men and women who were sacrificing so much for our country? He set out on a mission to volunteer his time and expertise in building accessible homes to organization that provides such services for those most severely injured as a result of combat. But he couldn’t find an organization that was supporting such a mission. Traveling to military hospitals to visit with injured and their families, speaking with Veterans’ organizations, and researching the difficulties facing America’s injured service members as they tried to find specially adapted and barrier-free homes, John realized most existing handicapped housing did not take into consideration the types of disabilities incurred in combat therefore, adequate homes did not exist in the marketplace. In February 2004, John founded Homes for Our Troops. America has been at war since 2001. During that time, two million of our nation’s sons and daughters have answered the call of duty. Over 5,000 of these brave men and women have been killed. Over 40,000 have suffered physical injuries. Of those 40,000, some have paid a terrible price, suffering injuries so severe that they must rely on others for care, losing much of their independence. These severely injured veterans have a desperate need for specially adapted homes that will help restore the independence they have lost. Providing appropriate housing drives the Homes for Our Troops participants and volunteers. These dedicated people raise donations of money, building materials and

professional labor and coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently. Requests for assistance come from the friends and relatives of Service men and women who are in dire need of the services Gonsalves and his organization can provide. Requests can be made via the website, www.homesforourtroops.com. The site also permits applications for potential corporate sponsors, requests for assistance with groundbreaking ceremonies, build brigades and offers of volunteering or fundraising. Since the organization wants to ensure that every state is able to participate in this venture, volunteers can register on the site so that should they be needed, the organization can contact them directly. Homes for Our Troops recently made the local news. SFC Sean Gittens was due to receive a home from the organization and the Build Brigade was set to start work on in July, however the Brigade was cancelled due to issues with the selected location. It is anticipated that another location will be established and SFC Gittens and his family will be provided with a home that meets their needs and a welcoming community. This is the first time since Homes for Our Troops was established that a community has not welcomed such a home. We look forward to covering the build when it happens. Homes for Our Troops recently made the local news. SFC Sean Gittens was due to receive a home from the organization and the Build Brigade was set to start work on in July, however the Brigade was cancelled due to issues with the selected location. It is anticipated that another location will be established and SFC Gittens and his family will be provided with a home that meets their needs and a welcoming community. This is the first time since Homes for Our Troops was established that a community has not welcomed such a home. We look forward to covering the build when it happens. In the meantime, the demand for Homes for Our Troops continues to grow. Gonsalves spoke about this years ago, “We try to establish who’s in the most need, and it’s not an easy thing to do. We look at the severity of the injury, their family situation, living situation and things like that,” says Gonsalves. “We try to make sure we do it in a fair way, but also in a way where we can help the person who’s in the most critical need.” Fair, difficult, critical; at some point Gonsalves needs to step back and take a look at all the good he’s already done. The brave men and women of the US would like to thank him.

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techninja Camping for Geeks by Nathan Hoeller It’s summer; a time for roughing it in the tent, cooking some marshmallows, and breathing in that great outdoor air. Often this means leaving all of your electronic conveniences at home. True, it’s sometimes nice to take a break from technology to enjoy the finer things in life, but it’s the 21st century! There’s no need to go back to the days of old when there are so many modern ways of enjoying your weekend in the great outdoors. Most of today’s technological advances require the electrical outlet as a source of power. Luckily for the camping geek, there’s the E! Power Pak portable rechargeable battery by Eureka!. Charge it at home and throw it in with the tents and fishing poles. Charge your cell phone, laptop, or other electronic device in the serenity of the outdoors. Plug up your toaster for some toasted pastries, just how you like em’. Is the lantern not bright enough? Is it awkward trying to hold your flashlight in your mouth when you’re trying to read at night in your tent? Plug up your reading lamp to the E! Power Pak and read comfortably. The battery is estimated to run about 18.5 hours for fans and lights, 9 hours for reading lights, 12 hours for cell phone recharging, and about 5 hours for DVD’s, Camcorders, etc. (So if you’re expecting to plug up the flat screen and watch a few blue rays, don’t plan

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on the entire Star Wars saga, it won’t make it on this battery). After a while in the woods, the gentle chirping of birds and the rushing water from the creek nearby may get old. So bring along your waterproof mp3 player for your listening pleasure. It’s safe for outdoor use, and can make the outdoors seem much more exciting! There are also waterproof iPod cases developed for swimming athletes that would work perfectly for any outdoor expedition; rain or shine, on land or on water. Something you’ll discover very quickly when camping in the summer is that it’s a bug’s world out there. Keep the pesky pests away from your outdoor technological oasis by bringing a weatherproof electric insect trap. These traps are made to lure insects in and keep them in. Some even use titanium dioxide to mimic a human scent. How did we ever live without this stuff? The electronics described are only a few of our modern advances that let you enjoy the outdoors, without going too primitive. So how are you using modern technology to enhance your summer camping experience? Write on our wall at www.facebook.com/fyimagazine and share your story.

MEETING LERA LYNN

Sky City is a live music venue in downtown Augusta—one of the few that can attract quality musicians and deliver stunning performances. A couple of months ago, a friend of mine mentioned that Lera Lynn would be playing there and that her new album, Have You Met Lera Lynn?, was outstanding and worth a listen. I honestly had never heard of this artist, but I had only to listen to a few tracks on YouTube.com before I was a fan. Not quite country but definitely not pop, Lera Lynn falls into the same category (for me) as Ryan Adams and Lucinda Williams; quite simply a talented musician with a beautiful voice that conveys heartbreak and heart ache all the while making your foot tap and your fingers drum. I did have an “a-ha” moment. After hearing the single, Bobby Baby, I knew I’d have to at least try to get the word out that Lera Lynn is someone you definitely want to meet.

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Lera, where are you from and where do you call home? I was born in Houston, Texas but I’ve spent most of my life in Georgia. Athens is definitely where I call home. At what age did you start playing and singing? I can remember learning to harmonize with my mother when I was barely 6 years old. Singing was always a part of the normal day, along with eating and sleeping. My first instrument was a violin and I was gifted my first guitar when I was around 14, which immediately became my main interest, since I could sing and play simultaneously. It was very soon after that I started trying to write songs. I’ve read about the impact your dad had on your childhood. In retrospect, do you feel you were positively influenced by family to go down the musical road? Both of my parents had a very strong love for music, both in listening and playing. My father loved to play his Fender Strat and blast power chords through his baby amp. My mother sang and played piano and a little nylonstringed guitar. While they both enjoyed music greatly, I don’t think they were too keen on my pursuit in a career in music. They always insisted that I go to college and get a degree (which I did do, but in hind-sight, it only prolonged my pursuit of music). I wish my father were alive to hear the music I am making now. Maybe he’d be proud. My mother, on the other hand, once pursued music herself. Now I think it prides her to see me succeed in something she once wanted so badly too. She knows how hard it is to make something real happen and she’s been very supportive since I took this on head-first. Athens Music Junkie stated that “Lera can sound like an abandoned widow crying in the rain.” Is that a fair assessment and do you have a brighter side? I admire sadness as an underlying characteristic in an artist’s voice. Ray Charles is an excellent example of someone who can sing a fun and happy song with a voice that always has a grave tinge to it. That, to me, is butter on the toast. Of course I have a brighter side  I think the key word in that quote is “can.” It’s the sadness that pushes my pen the hardest though… Who do you count among your musical influences? And if they walked up to you and said “play with me”, who would they be? Do they have to be alive still? Hank Williams Sr and Jr, Patsy Cline, Ray Charles, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles (of course), Neko Case … Most of them are dead … In reality, I think everything I am exposed to finds a hole in either my head or heart to bed-down in.

Tell us a little about your musical style – you kicked off with the Athens-based band, Birds&Wire. What has your album, Have You Met Lera Lynn, done to your life? Just to clarify, Birds&Wire is no longer. The newest album was released as a solo LP. “HYMLL” has put me on the map, maybe allowed a toe in the door, but I don’t think I know yet the entirety of what this record has done. There’s still, hopefully, more in store that will become more apparent as the year progresses. The internet is a vast and mysterious land… Is there a story behind the album? Because it was my first solo release, I thought it fitting to copy the popular vintage album title “Have You Met ________?” or “Meet______.” The question seems more engaging. The album was recorded with no plan or expectations from either myself or engineer C.k. Koch of Slow Records (Athens GA.). As long-time friends we’d spoken plenty about doing a production collaboration and at a time when I was losing inspiration in music, nothing could have been better for my career. He granted me total freedom in the studio and allowed me to fully flesh out my original visions for the songs and I found my inspiration once again. He was starting his label SLOW RECORDS at this time and we thought, “What the hell, let’s put it out.” And here we are… What have been some of the memories and experiences to come of making this album? Everything always takes longer than you think it will. Follow your instincts always. And try not to be present for the mixing process, unless you have a lot of Kava on your hands ;) Where do you go from here? We are excited to play Music City Roots in Nashville this month! It’s hosted by Jim Lauderdale, a respected Nashville songwriter, and held in the Loveless Café. Also, we are already gearing up to record the next album. We’re hoping to do a special single release this fall and plan to release the follow-up LP next spring. I’m so excited to be in the studio again. It’s my favorite! We’ve been playing a lot and plan to play even more in the fall. We’ll just keep truckin’ along until we get to where we want to be, which is sustaining ourselves through music. I think there’s lots of fun (and hard work) in store for us! Would you like to say anything to our Service members? First of all, thank you. There’s no way I could do what you do. You are brave and strong and I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without your amazingly hard work. I hope I can start to repay you with some old-fashioned entertainment someday soon!

IET: Catch Lera Lynn at Alternate Escapes on August 13. For more information, check out www.fortgordon.com or the FYI Facebook page.

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Monday Night Combat by Jeremy Swift bots, on top of fighting the opposing players. Player classes gain money and power-ups from fallen foes, player and bots alike. The money is then used to upgrade class weapons and abilities or to strengthen the defenses surrounding the base. It goes without saying this game has a lot going on. Teams are composed of any combination of the six classes provided, with the option of making customized classes for experienced players. The basic classes are composed of everything, from walking tanks with giant frag cannons, to stealthy ninja-like characters that utilize throwing stars and knives. Each class has varied strengths and weaknesses that add a strategic element to class selection. While the classes may vary in their associated strengths, the balance is kept fairly firm.

Monday Night Combat is a third person shooter that allows for single or multi-player action. Players get to choose from a variety of classes to help give their team a strategic advantage in the dynamic arenas this game has to offer. Affordably priced, Monday Night Combat is a must have for the library of any gaming enthusiast.

Monday Night Combat is playable on PC through Steam or via Xbox Live Arcade. Priced at an incredible $15, Monday Night Combat is more than worth it. While the game is amazingly fun, it might not be suitable for younger children due to some adult themes and suggestive language, not to mention the violence. Many thanks to the folks at Uber Entertainment (www.uberent. com) for creating a game that has redefined action gaming and taken it to a new and ridiculously fun level.

Playing Monday Night Combat is a gamer’s equivalent of Monday Night Football. The multi-player provides up to 6v6 combat in stunning variety of pro sport-like arenas festooned with giant jumbotron screens, hoards of screaming fans and streaming LED screens - not to mention the cheerleaders. The arenas are composed of a variety of upgradable turret systems, jump points and traps where the teams must protect their base from opposing players. Waves of computer-controlled bots spawn at each team’s base and head on a predetermined path toward the opponent’s base. Teams attempt to advance their own waves while pushing back the enemy

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fromthebookshelf by Susanna Joyner

Movies: A huge variety of great non-fiction titles! Available for free check-out! Did you know, in addition to a tremendous and lovely variety of popular movies, the Library also has a fantastic collection of educational and entertaining programs covering interesting and informative topics? Our non-fiction DVD collections cover almost any area you can think up – from castles to brain research – we have what you want to know more about! Come by and check out this reputable collection to stay on the forefront of knowledge.

Army Library Program, FREE Audio, eBooks and MOVIES!!

Thousands of freely available Audio, e-books and MOVIES for AKO account holders; quick and easy download right to your computer or mobile device! Did you know your Army Library Program provides all AKO account holders with free and easy online access to thousands of books and audio books? For kids, adults, school and leisure – that’s right, it’s free and convenient – and the title selection is immense! You can download titles right to your computer or mobile device, free of charge, anytime. 1) Login to AKO 2) Select Self Service 3) Select My Library

4) Click on Read or Listen to a Book 5) Pick from any of the listed programs and enjoy!

***To browse available MOVIES, Select Army Digital Media Library, then Video. Books, movies, CDs and more are available for free check-out to Army/DOD Soldiers & Army/DOD Civilians at Woodworth Consolidated Library 549 Rice Road, Building 33500, Fort Gordon, GA 30905 For more information call: (706) 791-7323 or visit our website at http://gordon.army.mil/dhr/library

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director’schair by Steve Walpert We are having such a busy summer! First, let me offer my thanks and congratulations to the cast and crew of our just completed Dinner Theatre production, Norm Foster’s Here on the Flight Path. It was a very funny show and everyone worked hard to make it a success. Special thanks to our very talented cast, Tere Luke, GeorgeAnne Carden, Melissa Canas, and Natalie Polizzi.

Tere Luke (L) and GeorgeAnne Carden (R)

And what fun we had with our summer Youth Theatre production, Folk Tales for Fun! After rehearsing for a month, 25 students, ages 12-16 performed this terrific show on our mobile stage for several hundred enthusiastic audience members in the Gordon Terrace housing area. Everyone had such a great time! This really is one of our favorite projects every year! At press time we are also in the countdown to auditions for our terrific summer production, The 39 Steps. By the time this issue hits the streets, our new cast will be hard at work on this complicated comedy thriller. (Of special note, this production will be our entry into the Army Festival of the Performing Arts.) The 39 Steps was inspired by the famous Alfred Hitchcock movie of the same name. It will play in the dinner theatre three weekends, 9-24 September. This show, where “Hitchcock meets hilarity,” is a two-time Tony Award-winning hit and sure to be a sell-out! The amazing cast of four will play over 140 characters in this fast-paced comedy thriller that’s great fun for all ages. The New York Times calls it “Absurdly Enjoyable” and the Daily News, “A Dizzy Delight!” Make reservations soon for this sure-fire hit. Now onto to some exciting musical events…. We are, once again, participating in the Army’s terrific program, Operation Rising Star. In this exciting musical competition, vocalists from across the Army will compete at their local Installations for the opportunity to be the next “Rising Star.” We’ll be hosting an audition for local applicants on August 4, 6 p.m. (for those who have submitted applications by August 1) in the Dinner Theatre, bldg 32100; 3rd Ave. Auditioners should bring a karaoke style CD with no lead vocals as accompaniment. For local auditions, guitar self-accompaniment will be permitted. The competition will be held on three consecutive

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Friday nights at Gordon’s Conference and Catering Center on August 12, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. The contestants will be judged by local professionals. The club will have the bar and grill open for all who attend so if you don’t plan to audition, come support your favorite singer and have a GREAT time! There will be outstanding cash prizes for the top three Fort Gordon finishers (Fort Gordon 1st place winner-$500, 2nd place-$250, 3rd place-$100!) The local winner will advance to the Army-wide finals and more prizes! Make sure you attend to cheer for your favorite contestants… and bring lots of friends. It’s going to be such a blast. Also coming this month - auditions for our city-wide talent show! This show that will feature Fort Gordon service members, family members, and members from the local community in a fully staged, one-hour talent extravaganza! Auditions will be held on August 15 and 16 at the outdoor stage (corners of rice Road and Kilbourne Ave, across from Woodworth Library.) In case of inclement weather, auditions will be held at the Dinner Theatre, Building 32100, 3rd Avenue. Once the cast is selected, we’ll rehearse during the months of August and early September, and then perform our show on the main stage of Arts in the Heart of Augusta on September 18! Categories: Vocal Soloist (male/female), Instrumental Vocalist, Instrumental Soloist, Rap ,Spoken Word, Vocal Group, Instrumental Group, Vocal / Instrumental, Dance (individual and group), Individual and group specialty, Master of Ceremonies. Auditioners should bring CD accompaniment for their act. Vocalists may use a karaoke-type CD without lead vocals, or musiconly CD. A piano will also be available if auditioners wish to bring an accompanist. LOCAL PRIZES: First Place $200.00, Second Place - $100.00, Third Place - $50.00. PARTICIPATION IS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. This competition will also be an entry into the 2011 Army Festival. And if that’s not enough for you, coming August 27th in the Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre, a cabaret performance of Dueling Pianos International! Join us for this high energy, all request, sing along, clap along, rock n’ roll comedy piano show, where the audience is just as much a part of the show as the entertainers. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a projected 8 p.m. show. Check Fortgordon.com and keep your eyes open for more information this month. Of special note …. Remember that visitors to Fort Gordon, 16 yrs and over must have a photo ID to enter the gate. Drivers must have State Registration and Proof of Insurance in vehicle. Participants who do not hold a valid Government ID or current gate pass must enter through Gate 1. For more information on current gate access policy, go to www.fortgordon.com. For more information on any of these events please contact me at steven.walpert@us.army.mil or visit www.fortgordon.com. And as always, we hope to see YOU soon at the theatre or one of our outdoor events!

SNAPSH T Welcome to our new feature, Snapshot, where our focus is you! Each month, this page will feature photos of you, our readers, while you are out and about at FMWR events and programs. So look out for us while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bowling at Gordon Lanes, playing golf at Gordon Lakes, or eating funnel cakes at the Independence Day celebration! All we ask from you is your smile!

Eddie Cao, Arlene Javier, Zolton Williams, and Seth Garro at the BOSS Single Service Member Day

Kerry Washington attending Morale Call at The Courtyard

Devin Covey, CPL Ken Covey, Heather Covey, Tiffany Valenzuela, Lashanna Roberson, Latoya Way, Lexis Covey, and Savannah Valenzuela at Summer Movies on the Lawn

Sebastian Melendez and Wanda Jirau at the rock wall at the Summer Movies on the Lawn

Visit us at www.FortGordon.com for more upcoming events and information on the MWR facilities.

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Mary Crowder and Midgee Hazelrigs at the CDC East Ribbon Cutting

Monika Hall and Amy Herman at the CDC East Ribbon Cutting

Yun French and Shenella Whitby at the CDC East Ribbon Cutting

Varese Crain, Karina Reece and Joyce Daniels at Tie Dye Day at Woodworth Library

Danee, Dylin and Cat Musgrove at Tie Dye Day at Woodworth Library

Carlo, Yechiel and Avion Peterson at Tie Dye Day at Woodworth Library

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Disney Military Salute Promotion has been extended to September 2012! Call Aladdin Travel for details. Aladdin also sells discounted attraction tickets to: • Georgia Aquarium • Six Flags Over Georgia • Six Flags White Water • Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park • Carowinds - Charlotte, NC • Riverbanks Zoo - Columbia, SC

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Exceptional Family Member Program, Changing the Focus By Pamela Rachal, Exceptional Family Member Program Manager Family Find campaigns are conducted annually; the results are then used to guide us in the right direction. We are mandated by the Family Covenant to provide our families with a strong, supportive environment in which they can thrive. The objectives of the “Family Find Campaign” are to: • Identify any Family Member with a chronic medical problem or special education need. • Enroll the identified Family Member into the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). • Educate the Family Member on services that are available thru EFMP. • Empower the Family to utilize all the support services that are available to them. What EFMP community support services are available through Army Community Service? Services include: • Information and referral • Advocacy • Support groups • EFMP respite care • Housing coordination/relocation assistance • Special needs workshops • Recreational and cultural activities • Special needs resource directory • Coordination and assistance with military duty assignments What is an Exceptional Family Member? The simple answer is any Family Member with a chronic medical problem or special educational need. The detailed and complete answer is a Family Member regardless of age with any physical, emotional, developmental, or

intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education training, or counseling. What exactly is the Exceptional Family Member Program? You see, once the need is identified, it becomes mandatory, that you enroll your Family Member. You see EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, medical, educational and personnel services to Families with special needs. Who must enroll in the program? • Active Army • US Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers serving in the USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program. Mobilized and deployed Soldiers are not eligible for enrollment in EFMP. • Army National Guard AGR personnel serving under authority of Title 10, United States Code and Title 32 United States Code. How does a Soldier enroll in the program? The Soldier contacts the installation EFMP point of contact, Patricia Love, at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Ms. Love is located on the second floor of the Family Medicine Clinic. She will initiate the process and have families complete the necessary forms. Once those forms are complete, they will be forwarded to the appropriate regional center for coding. The regional medical command enrolls eligible Active Army Soldiers in EFMP. They also notify Army National Guard and Reserve personnel agencies of eligible AGR Soldiers. Soldiers and their Families are responsible for keeping the medical and /or educational needs documentation current as EFM conditions change or at least every three years, whichever comes first. Does enrollment impact the Soldier’s career? Enrollment in EFMP will not adversely affect selection for promotions, schools, or assignments. Information concerning enrollment in EFMP and data used in the program are not available to selection boards. For more information about EFMP, please contact the EFMP Manager in Darling Hall, Room 155.

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Pre-Kindergarten Building 45400, 46th Street The staff at the Fort Gordon Georgia Pre-Kindergarten program would like to welcome all our new students for School Year 2011-2012. We will host an open house for incoming students and parents on August 25 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. You will receive notification of your time rotation from CYSS Georgia Pre-K. The first day of school is Friday, August 26 at 8 a.m.

Parent and Youth Advisory Council Meeting Child, Youth & School Services will hold a Parent and Youth Advisory Council meeting on September 16 in the Courtyard Ballroom. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open to all CYSS-registered families We appreciate your attendance and support at this CYSS Community Event! School district representatives will be on-site to speak about virtual communication, parent involvement and support/resources for military students, transportation and construction. The purpose of the Council is to support and supplement the programs of the Fort Gordon CYSS. The PYAC Governing Board is an advisory group of parents whose children/youth are regularly enrolled in CYSS Programs.

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Night on the Red Carpet Youth Awards Ceremony Friday, August 12 at 6 p.m. Gordon’s Conference & Catering Center

School Age Center August Events • Summer Camp • Field Trips • Back to School August 1 – Technotronics August 2 – Field Trip to Discovery Place August 3 – Field Trip to Lake Lanier August 4 – Field Trip to Frankie’s Fun Park August 5 – End of Summer Event!

School starts back on August 8 SAC will return to Before and After School Care Before Care is from 5:15 a.m.-8 a.m., Monday-Friday After Care is from 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday For information on how to register, please contact SAC Director Darren Brown at (706) 791-5127/7575.

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Lunch Program: Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reserve a room for your lunch time special events. Rooms available for any number of guests. **Get your Customer Appreciation card from the cashier and start earning stamps towards a free lunch**

EVENT VENUES: Gordon’s Conference and Catering Center firmly believes that the right location is a key part in making every event perfect. For this reason, our staff has developed working relationships with many event venues in the area. As a result, regardless of the location you choose for your event, you can rest assured that Gordon’s Conference and Catering Center can work with you to make your event everything you want it to be and more.

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HOLIDAY PARTIES: The holidays are a great time to celebrate a year of hard work with your staff or to have an intimate dinner for friends in one of the most modern and decorative facilities around. Traditional or cutting edge, our food stylists are happy to create an event that fits your personal or corporate needs and taste. We can provide everything you need from equipment and staff to beverages or fine linens.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS: Celebrating a milestone? Call Gordon’s Conference and Catering Center. We can turn your vision into a one of a kind event. We can bring the party to the event site of your choice. Our delectable cuisine and exceptional service have made us the choice of CSRA catering services.

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Gordon’s Conference and Catering Center is the area’s premier corporate caterer. Our knowledgeable staff will help you to plan your next catered meeting or office party. From working breakfasts to lunch buffets to corporate picnics and holiday parties, we can help make your corporate gatherings successful. We offer special deliveries at any time in a timely manner. Our courteous, knowledgeable associates help ease the stress of meeting planning.

WEDDINGS: Your wedding is one of the most important events of your life. Let the wedding experts of the Gordon’s Conference and Catering Center help you create the affair of the lifetime with our creative cuisine, fine wines, and professional service. From locating the perfect venue to creating the wedding menu, we can help you do it all. We are your one-stop wedding planner and event facility. Our facility can accommodate groups from 50 to 600 guests, and feature the wedding ceremony in one room, and the reception in another room

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Tournaments for August • August 1st: Bland Group Outing • August 13th: MMAD Golf Outing • August 18th: Cedar Creek Golf Outing • August 29th: Clambakers Golf Outing There is still time to set up your 2011 tournaments for the summer and fall. Contact Bill Fumai or Dallas Cooke to set up your event today!

Hook a Soldier and Hook a Retiree on Golf

Since March 2011, Hook a Soldier and Hook a Retiree on Golf have been a huge success. The programs were created to help active-duty military, retirees and their families learn the basic fundamentals of the golf swing. We at Gordon Lakes take a tremendous amount of pride in being given the opportunity to work with these Soldiers and retirees. It’s truly a privilege and an honor to see many of the service members we’ve worked with take their golf swing from the driving range to the golf course. We look forward to the continued success of these two wonderful programs. Dallas Cooke, PGA “Hook a Soldier on Golf” Program Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy a free hour golf lesson on the driving range. PGA instructor Dallas Cooke and the Gordon Lakes staff are available for complimentary golf lessons for all Active-Duty Service Members and their families. Range balls and golf clubs are provided; just show up! ”Hook a Retiree on Golf” Program Our newest program, “Hook a Retiree on Golf,” takes place every Wednesday morning. The program will continue until the end of September 2011. Every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy a free hour golf lesson on the driving range. PGA instructor Dallas Cooke and

the Gordon Lakes staff are available for complimentary golf lessons for all Retiree Service Members and their spouses. Range balls and golf clubs are provided; just show up! Kids Golf Clinics: Start learning the sport at a young age! Monday-Thursday, August 8-11 6 p.m.-7 p.m. on the driving range. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Instruction by PGA Golf Professional Dallas Cooke and his staff $20 per day, per child – includes a beginner set of golf clubs $10 per day, per child – doesn’t include clubs (bring your own) Registration is limited to the first 25 active-duty service members and their families and then all others. Call the Pro Shop for more information. Golf Lessons Get in the summer swing with golf lessons from our PGA Instructor Dallas Cooke. Individual Lesson: ............................................................. $40 3 Series Lesson Package: ............................................. $100 5 Series Lesson Package: ............................................. $150 All lessons are 45 minutes. Call Dallas at (706) 831-4654 Getting Gordon Golf Ready September 19-23 5-day golf clinic for all patrons and their families The Get Gordon Golf Ready program will teach you in five short lessons everything you’ll need to know to step onto a golf course: • Driving • Iron Play • Short Game • On Course Management • Putting $109 for all five days (clubs not supplied) $159 with purchase of a set of clubs from GLGC Registration begins August 19 at the Pro Shop Hours of Operation (Weather Permitting): Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday - Sunday, 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tee Time Scheduling: (706) 791-2433 We welcome all military and civilian members! For tournament and event information, please check our Information Center in the clubhouse. www.facebook.com/GordonLakesGolf

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Our August special is hotter than hot! Mondays, 5 p.m.-11 p.m.: $1.00 per game, $1.00 shoe rental, $1.00 hot dogs, $1.00 French fries and $1.00 sodas (per person).

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Back to the 70s Celebration! Sunday August 21, 1 p.m.-10 p.m.: 75 cents per game, 75 cents shoe rental, 75 cents hot dogs and 75 cents sodas. Don’t miss this awesome family treat!

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Xtreme Cosmic Bowling: Friday & Saturday nights, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.: Check out our new light and sound show!

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Bowlopolis Birthday Parties: We will host your child’s party! Bring the cake and the kids; we do the rest.

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Wild Wednesdays: 5 p.m.-11 p.m.: $1.50 per game, $1.50 shoe rental.

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Fall leagues now forming! Details available at Gordon Lanes.

Message from the Manager

24-number Bingo Great entertainment Win! Win! Win!

Kegler’s Bar

Great atmosphere • Friendly staff • Your favorite beverages! Open until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights If you haven’t been to Kegler’s Bar in a while, It’s time to come with friends and unwind.

Kegler’s Café

Don’t miss out: Great Food at a Fair Price! Proven FACT: We have the best burger on Fort Gordon!

Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

It’s HOT! HOT! HOT! Cool down at Gordon Lanes! We are the coolest game on Fort Gordon! We welcome all types of parties and will be happy to host yours! (

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Family Reunions

If it’s NOT listed above we probably can do that TOO! Groups from 10 -150 Snacks - Bar - Pro Shop - Arcade Games

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Voted by readers of Columbia County Magazine as the best local place to ride!

Recreational Shooting

Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex/Range 14 Pistol and Rifle Range Hours: Saturdays, August 13 & 27: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. $9.00 per person, $4.00 FGSC members and $2.00 for persons under the age of 16.

GBAA State 3-D Archery Tournament

Family Fun Day

August 20 & September 17, Child pays full price, parent pay half price. 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. trail rides. Ages 7 and up.

Fall and Winter Horse Camps Reserve your place now!

Boarding

Bass Fishing Tournament

Sunday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $10.00 per day, per horses with Coggins

Butler Reservoir August 14 Daylight-Noon Open to all ID cardholders and members of the public with a FG fishing license guest permit (available at registration). $20.00 per person, $10.00 FGSC members with a $5.00 Big Fish Pot, $100.00 awarded to first place; $50.00 to second place. p.m. $15.00 per person, $7.50 FGSC members.

Open riding

Hunter Education Course

$275.00 per month – spaces available

Trail Day Use for Privately Owned Horses

Reservations not required for weekend riding. First come, first served. Weekday riding requires 24-hour advance reservations. See our website for riding times. Riders must arrive 40 minutes before ride time. 100% ID check with all Equine activities Closed shoes are required for all equine activity (no exception). *This facility will close when heat index reaches 101˚ f, or instances of thunder and lightning. Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday-Saturday (First come, first served). Hilltop Riding Stable will be closed July 2-8.

Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex/Range 14 August 13 & 14 $25.00 per person, $15.00 for ages 12-14 and $10.00 for those 11 and under. Pre-Registration recommended $5.00 late registration. Participants must be a member of the GBAA or NFAA to participate in the State Tournament. Guest classes are available

August 17 (Online Review) The online review is 6-8 p.m. at the EAMC 1st floor auditorium. Hunters wishing to hunt on Fort Gordon must have a valid Hunter Safety Card. Online training is available at www.beasafehunter.org. The course is free of charge and open to the public. Preregistration recommended at www.georgiawildlife.com

Hunter Class 3-D Archery Tournament

Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex/Range 14 August 28 Hunting class tournament $20.00 per person Over $1,200.00 in prizes! Free T-shirt to the first 75 participants

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Summer is Here!

THE GREEN CORNER Recycling is something that everyone can easily do, and it really does make a big difference. Here are some simple recycling tips that you can make and stick to. • Recycle all my Paper (i.e.: junk mail, boxes, magazines, envelopes, food boxes), • Bottles and Cans (aluminum, glass, metal, and plastic). • Buy products with little or no packaging and buying the largest size you can use. (This not only saves the amount of materials being thrown into trash or recycling cans, but also saves money!) • Buy reusable quality products such as non-disposable cameras, reusable or electric razors, reusable dishes, mugs and utensils, and have your child carry lunch in a reusable lunch box.

Have a break at Pointes West Army Resort. Come enjoy our stunning log cabins, sandy beaches and familyfriendly amenities!

• Bring your own mug to get coffee. Paper cups waste money and landfill space. Plus, bringing your own cup to local coffee houses can save you money.

We also offer picnic sites, hiking trails, camping grounds, playgrounds, boating, fishing and more. The perfect location for unit activities, special events and weddings: ask us about our new conference center (Seasonal Hours/Reservations: (706) 541-1057).

• Buy products that are made with recycled materials. (Look for paper products that contain post-consumer content.)

Family Fun Day! August 6, 2011 (See ad on Pg 10) NOW AVAILABLE Parasailing at Pointes West Single Riders: $35.00 per Flight Tandem Riders: $50.00 per Flight Call for more information!

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• Take only what you need (i.e.: refuse unneeded givea-ways, bags, or flyers). • Save gas by using your public bus transportation or carpooling to work. Use internet and other electronic media to locate the products you need, this way you can go to just one location and save gas in the process. • Compost your backyard trimmings as well as your fruit and vegetable scraps. • Reduce your junk mail by sending a postcard with your name(s) and address to:

Mail Preference Service Direct Marketing Association P.O. Box 9008 Farmingdale, NY 11735-9608

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mr. Paul Henri, Manager 706-831-3409 (cell)

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Bus Schedules Operate 7 Days/Week Daily Services to Hartsfield Atlanta Airport and Daily Connecting Serivce with Greyhound Lines for all Points in Continental US.

Offering Reasonably priced services to patrons with a valid ID card and enrollment in DEERs.

- Every Day Discounts -

Preventative healthcare • Vaccinations Heartworm Testing • Micro-chipping Travel Guidance and Health Certificates Sick Call Exams • X-ray • Blood work • Ultrasound

May be purchased day of travel 10% Military Discount • $198.00 Military Max Fare (Passenger riding must have Military ID as Active Duty - Retired - Spouse - Dependent) Online Purchase Available at:

www.Greyhound.com

(Online Ticket Purchases must be picked up at Fort Gordon Bus Station during Regular Business Hours) Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed weekends and all major holidays

Service include:

All pets residing on Fort Gordon must be registered at the Vet Clinic, be micro-chipped and up to date on vaccines. Please call for an appointment. Are you PCSing? Make sure your pet is ready to go with you! Call the Vet Clinic as soon as you know your PCS location. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Free Reference/Research Classes:

To sign up, call (706) 791-2449 or e-mail David White at david.white19@us.army.mil • WOODWORTH LIBRARY CATALOG (GLIS) Find Books, DVDs, Music CDs, and more August 8, 23, 29 • TUMBLEBOOKS E-books for E-kids! Read, listen, play games. Ages 4-12. August 9, 17, 24 • AUTO REPAIR REFERENCE CENTER Contains info about domestic and imported vehicles from 1945 to present with drawings and step-by-step photographs, enhanced wiring diagrams and much more August 1, 10, 16 • HOME IMPROVEMENT REFERENCE CENTER Home improvement assistance on maintenance, remodeling, electrical work and plumbing. August 2, 11, 18 • EBSCO Find full-text information in magazines, journals, and scholarly publications. August 3, 15, 22 • TUTOR.COM Learn about the library resource you can use to get help with all math, science, social studies and English subjects – from elementary to advanced levels. Work one-to-one in a secure classroom and everything is anonymous. August 4, 25, 30 All Classes: 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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UPCOMING 2011 RESUME/RESUMIX HOW-TO CLASSES All workshops will be held at the Family Outreach Center (FOC), Building 33512 (behind the Library), unless specified otherwise. Training is a collaboration between ACS (Army Community Service) and Woodworth Consolidated Library. For more information, please contact Ms Patricia Martin, ERP Program Support Assistant at 791-0795 or Mr. David White, Librarian at 791-2449 DATE Aug 2 Aug 18 Sept 6 Sept 20

CLASS TIME Resumix Workshop 1 p.m. – Resume Writing 101 1 p.m. – Resume Writing 101 1 p.m. – Resumix Workshop 1 p.m. –

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MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY: Enjoy music in the library and learn more about different genres and points of interest in history. Check out books and CDs for all your favorites! August 1: Launch of MTV: Celebrate with 80s hits August 11: Birth of Hip Hop: Celebrate with Hip Hop tunes August 15: Feast of the Assumption: Celebrate with Italian American Standards BOOKS FOR BUCCANNEERS BOOK CLUB Tuesday, August 2, 1 p.m. Aaargh...attention all ye mates and matrons, the Woodworth Consolidated Library presents the first ever Young Pirate Book Club! Parents come read your favorite pirate treasures and let the lads and lasses play buccaneer. And remember, Dead Men Tell No Tales, but YOU can! For more information, call the reference desk at (706) 791-2449 or e-mail Mr. Jeff Gluff at jeffrey.a.gluff@us.army.mil

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administration Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare & Recreation (DFMWR) Room 382, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-4140 .................................................................................................................................... FYI Advertising Sales Room 337, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3912 .................................................................................................................................... FYI Editorial 706-791-6234 .................................................................................................................................... FYI Creative Director 706-791-3218 ....................................................................................................................................

dining & clubs Bogey’s Grill at Gordon Lakes Golf Club Building 537, Range Rd. 706-791-2433 .................................................................................................................................... Chef Redd’s Café Bldg 29808, Chamberlain Avenue 706-267-4700/394-2797 .................................................................................................................................... Domino’s Building 25722, B Street 706-863-6211 .................................................................................................................................... Gordon’s Conference & Catering Center Building 18402, 19th St. 706-793-7636/0220 706-791-6780/2205 .................................................................................................................................... Gordon Lanes Snack Bar Building 33200, 3rd Ave. 706-771-6907 .................................................................................................................................... Huddle House 267 Avenue of the States 706-798-3722 .................................................................................................................................... Java Café Located in the Gordon Fitness Center 706-791-2369 .................................................................................................................................... Java Express Bldg. MRW-023, Chamberlain Ave. 706-787-3803 .................................................................................................................................... Me Me’s & Bo Bo’s Building 36000, 3rd Ave (At the Bus Station) 706-792-9774 .................................................................................................................................... Slingers Express at Darling Hall Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. 706-790-5505/5504 .................................................................................................................................... Teresa’s at The Courtyard Building 36708, Brainard Ave. 706-910-1044 ....................................................................................................................................

family services Army Community Service Darling Hall, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3579 .................................................................................................................................... Army Volunteer Corps Room 169, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3880 .................................................................................................................................... Child Development Center Building 44401, 44th St. 706-791-2701/6761 .................................................................................................................................... CYSS / Central Registration Building 28320, Lane Ave. 791-4455/4722 .................................................................................................................................... CYSS Family Child Care Building 28320 Lane Ave. 706-791-3993/4440 .................................................................................................................................... CYSS GA Pre-K & Pre-K/Kindergarten Afterschool Programs Building 45400, 46th St. 706-791-1306/4790 .................................................................................................................................... CYSS School-Age Services & Middle School/Teen Programs Building 45410, 46th St. 706-791-7575/6500 .................................................................................................................................... CYSS Sports 46th St., Building 45410 706-791-5104 ....................................................................................................................................

miscellaneous Commissary Building 37200, 3rd Ave. By-Pass 706-791-3718 .................................................................................................................................... Fort Gordon Bus Company Building 36200, 36th St. 706-793-0026 .................................................................................................................................... Fort Gordon Federal Credit Union Building 36305 Avenue of the States 706-793-0012 .................................................................................................................................... w w w. f o r t g o r d o n . c o m • A u g u s t 2 0 1 1

Fort Gordon Lodging Building 250, Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3676 .................................................................................................................................... MP Station 706-791-4380/4537 .................................................................................................................................... NAF Civilian Personnel Office 706-791-6382 .................................................................................................................................... Post Information 706-791-0110 .................................................................................................................................... PX Building 38200 706-793-7171 .................................................................................................................................... Recycling Center Building 997, Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-7881 .................................................................................................................................... Veterinary Services Building 500, Range Rd. 706-787-7375/3815 ....................................................................................................................................

recreation & leisure Aladdin Travel – Leisure Travel Building 36200, 36th St. 706-771-0089 .................................................................................................................................... Alternate Escape Lounge/IET Center Building 25722 706-791-0785 .................................................................................................................................... Bingo Palace Building 15500, Corner of Lane Ave. & 15th St. 706-793-0003 .................................................................................................................................... BOSS Headquarters Building 19730, Barnes Ave. 706-791-3025 .................................................................................................................................... Carlson Wagonlit Travel – Official Travel Room 117, Building 33720, Chamberlain Ave. 706-798-0990 .................................................................................................................................... Courtyard Outdoor Pool Ring Hall, Building 36710, Brainard Ave. 706-791-3550 .................................................................................................................................... Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation Program Building 00445, Carter Rd. 706-791-5078 .................................................................................................................................... Gordon’s Car Care & Auto Care Center / Mini-Storage Warehouses Building 29300, 30th St. 706-791-2390 .................................................................................................................................... Hilltop Riding Stable Building 509, N. Range Rd. 706-791-4864 .................................................................................................................................... Indoor Swimming Pool Building 21608, Brainard Ave. 706-791-3034 .................................................................................................................................... Pointes West Army Resort at Lake Thurmond P.O. Box 67, Appling, GA 30802 706-541-1057 .................................................................................................................................... Signal Museum Signal Towers, Building 29808, Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3856 .................................................................................................................................... The Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre and Music Program Building 32100, 3rd Ave. 706-793-8552 .................................................................................................................................... Woodworth Library Building 33500, Rice Rd. 706-791-7323 ....................................................................................................................................

sports & fitness Gordon Fitness Center Building 29607, Barnes Ave. 706-791-2369 .................................................................................................................................... Gordon Lakes Golf Club Building 537, Range Rd. 706-791-2433 .................................................................................................................................... Gordon Lanes Bowling Center Building 33200, 3rd Ave. 706-791-3446 .................................................................................................................................... Gym #3 Building 25510, Brainard Ave. 706-791-2864 .................................................................................................................................... Gym #5 Building 25713, 27th St. 706-791-7370 .................................................................................................................................... Gym #6 – Fitness Center Building 21713, 21st St. 706-791-6872 .................................................................................................................................... Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Building 29719 706-791-1142 ....................................................................................................................................