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The Fort Gordon FYI is a free publication produced by the Marketing Office of the Fort Gordon Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation (DFMWR). The appearance of sponsorship and/or advertising does not imply an endorsement by the U.S. Army.
DFMWR ADMINISTRATION Alex Gaines Director, DFMWR Tiffany Olds Chief, NAF Support Services Heather Addis Marketing Director
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DFMWR Employees of the Quarter (April-June 2015)
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STAFF Crystal Tyson Editor Nathan Hoeller FYI Creative Director Micole Stokes Sponsorship & Sales Manager Jenifer Immer Graphic Designer Bartley Harper Senior Graphic Designer Nicholette Enos Social Media Manager
CONTACT INFORMATION Bldg. 44401, 44th St., Ste. 149 P.O. Box 7180 Fort Gordon, GA 30905 Editor................................ 706.791.6779 Sales................................. 706.791.3912 Fax................................... 706.791.7189
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Culture.Mil: Hooah?
FROM THE COVER It’s Fall! Time for outdoor sports, weekend bonfires and the holidays. Take time to reflect on our Military and the Account sacrifices made by our A Brief Service Members and their for our In honor of the men and women who have fought or are fighting families. HOOAH! country, and especially those who have died for our freedom, culture.mil briefs encompass all branches of service, as well as the military in general and aspects of the United States that touch the military in a significant way. A FORT GORDON FAMILY AND MWR PUBLICATION
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FAMILY AND MWR | FALL EVENTS 2015
OCTOBER 1-4
Oktoberfest at Barton Field
OCTOBER 3
OCTOBER 24
BOSS Car, Truck & Bike Show
Poker Run at Barton Field
on Rice Rd. by Barton Field
NOVEMBER 14
Wine Fest
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NOVEMBER 20
NOVEMBER 26
Christmas House Open House
Thanksgiving Dinner
at the Courtyard (Bldg. 36709)
at Gordon’s Conference & Catering
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Turkey Trot Run
NOVEMBER 7
NOVEMBER 13, 14, 20, 21, DECEMBER 3, 4 & 5
at the Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex (TASC)
at the Dinner Theatre
DECEMBER 3
Christmas Festival & Trees 4 Troops at Barton Field
Production of “Greetings”
DECEMBER 12
GOG Shopping Trip
NOVEMBER 14
Movie on the Beach at Pointes West Army Resort
DECEMBER 12
Army vs Navy Run at Engineer Field
at Charleston, SC (Tanger Outlet Mall)
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AROUND TOWN Georgia Carolina Fair – October 16-25 Don’t miss the Georgia-Carolina State Fair, presented by Augusta Exchange Club. Not only is there a carnival, but you can also enjoy the entertainment, exhibits and competitions. For more information or to purchase tickets visit: www.georgiacarolinastatefair.com
Cirque Dreams Holidaze – November 20 Experience gingerbread men flipping midair, toy soldiers marching on thin wires along with snowmen, icemen and penguins, balancing, jumping and spinning in disbelief. The show celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with singers, choreography and exciting production numbers. www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com/cirque-dreams-holidaze
Comedy Zone Night – December 2 Enjoy a fun night out of cool brews, hot wings and comedy at Somewhere in Augusta featuring James Gregory. Somewhere offers an intimate setting where you can enjoy the funniest entertainers, live and up close. Reservations are encouraged by calling 706-739-0002.
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1 October-1 December This edition of the FYI Magazine has a hidden elf! Look through the magazine closely. When you find Biff the Elf, bring your copy of the magazine to the Family and MWR Marketing Office (Bldg. 44401, Room 149, 44th St.) and show us for a chance to enter and win a Samsung Galaxy tablet! Must be 18 or older to enter. Open to all Active Duty, Reserves, Retirees, Family Members and DoD Civilians. Registration will take place at www.fortgordon.com. One registration per person. Winner will be notified by December 4, 2015.
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Employees of the Quarter Family and MWR exists because the U.S. Army is committed to the well-being of the community of people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation. We pride ourselves on having great customer service. We cannot do that without the outstanding men and women of DFMWR. Although all of our employees are outstanding, we like to mention a few who have gone above and beyond. Here are the winners of the 2015 Employee of the Quarter Award (April-June 2015). ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES (ACS)
RECREATION DIVISION (RD)
ACS......................................................... Krystle McCann
RD.............................................................. Glen Gadson Aquatics .....................................................Taylor Hayes Entertainment.............................................Danny Posey Gordon Car Care........................................ Kelvin McCray Hilltop Riding Stables.................................... Heidi Mohr Pointes West Army Resort..........................Shaneka Jones Special Events/LNO................................... Danielle Hayes Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Club............... Lori Chadd Sport & Fitness.............................................Brian Steele Woodworth Consolidated Library............... Kenny Jackson
BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIVISION (BOD) BOD............................................................Karen Brown Bingo Palace...............................................Karen Brown Gordon Lakes Golf Club.............................. David Melton Gordon Lanes Bowling Center................. Charlene Owens Gordon’s Conference and Catering.... Jimmie Phelps-Young Java Café...................................................Wanda Joiner
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES (CYSS) CYSS..................................................... Melissa Kennedy Child Development Center East/West....Tyra Lee / Ruthie Woods Child Development Center Main............... Anthony Nelson Parent Central Services...............................Reyna Adams Pre-Kindergarten...................................... Migdalia Rosa School Ages Services/Youth Programs......... Udinea James
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION (SSD) SSD................................................................Jean Kelly Management Information Systems............Ric Warbington Recycling..................................................... Alex Clausen Technical Support Services........................ Jamice Bennett Marketing..............................................Jenifer Chrisman Financial Management Division.............. Andrea Williams
Congratulations Krystle McCann,
2015 DFMWR Employee of the Quarter! L-R: Vanessa Stanley (ACS Division Chief), Krystle McCann (LCSW, CCTP), Alex Gaines (DFMWR Director)
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Get Ready for the Holidays Crystal Tyson, Editor
Holiday gift shopping can be a hassle. Let Family and MWR help you with your gifting needs! Instead of getting simple gift cards, treat your loved ones and friends to some of our Family and MWR Facilities. The Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre has tickets available for its upcoming holiday production, Greetings – and so much more. Each year Dinner Theatre presents several productions to entertain the entire Fort Gordon Community. From young to old, comedy to drama, music to art, Dinner Theatre is here for you!
Hilltop Riding Stable rides all year. Get riding lessons for the ones you love or take a romantic ride on a beautiful path. Either way, you can’t go wrong with procuring advanced rides or lessons. Be quick, they fill up fast!
Strike out your bowlers heart by purchasing games at Gordon Lanes Bowling Center. You can even add gloves and a ball. Need instruction on bowling for kids? Call them now!
For the outdoor lover, be sure to stop by the Outdoor Recreation Office located near Range 14. Not only can you book cool trips with Get Outdoors Gordon, you can also rent shooting equipment and schedule archery lessons. There’s so much more!
The Pro Shop at Gordon Lakes Golf Club has great apparel and items to get you geared up for golf. Our PGA certified instructors offer great prices on lessons as well. 8 | FYI FALL 2015
The Easiest Do-It-Yourself Turkey I am not a cook and I loathe holiday cooking, but I’ve found the easiest recipe for a turkey that is tasty and super simple. I had to be sure to share it with everyone! Enjoy! • 1 (10-12 pound) whole turkey (cleaned) • 2 tbsp (tablespoons) seasoning salt • 2 tbsp dried minced onion • 2 tbsp dried parsley
• 3 tbsp chicken bouillon • 4 cups warm water • 6 tbsp butter
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse and wash turkey. Discard the giblets or you can add these to pan if these are anyone’s favorites. 2. Place turkey in a Dutch oven or roasting pan. Separate the skin over the breast to make little pockets. Put 3 tablespoons of the butter on both sides between the skin and breast meat. This makes for very juicy breast meat. 3. Combine the water with the bouillon, and sprinkle in the parsley flakes and minced onion. Pour over the top of the turkey. Sprinkle seasoning salt over the turkey. 4. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 4 to 5 hours. For the last 45 minutes or so, remove the foil so the turkey will brown nicely. Okay, so I know this may not be easy for all – but if all else fails, visit Gordon Conference & Catering on November 26th for a great meal! Source: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/homestyle-turkey-the-michigander-way
November 26 Seatings: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | 2-4 p.m. Walk-ins welcome but reservations strongly encouraged by November 23 Reservations Adults: $22 | Kids 5-11: $11 Kids 4 & Under: Free Walk-ins Adults: $24 | Kids 5-11: $13 Kids 4 & Under: Free
Thanksgiving Buffet Carved Enhancements Southern Style Brown Sugar and CloveGlazed Ham, Herb Smoked Turkey Breast Hot Aggrandizements Carrots Vichy, Green Bean Casserole, Collard Greens, Maple Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole, Sage and Cranberry Dressing, Macaroni and Cheese, Country Mashed Potatoes, Giblet Gravy, Roasted Turkey, Seared Swai with Apple and Walnut Chutney Cold Aggrandizements Poached Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Field Greens, Dressings and Toppings, Domestic and Imported Cheese Board Dessert Assorted Pies and Cobblers
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A Brief Account In honor of the men and women who have fought or are fighting for our country, and especially those who have died for our freedom, culture.mil briefs encompass all branches of service, as well as the military in general and aspects of the United States that touch the military in a significant way. From military creeds to our national anthem, culture.mil is a tribute to our military and its unique culture. It is an insight into our military’s past, who our military is today and who and what they will become. A new story will be available every other Monday and we would love to hear from you. If you have a particular military history, culture or tradition brief you would like to see added to this collection, please make your request at fortgordon.com/ what-is-culture-mil. To read current and future stories, visit:
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Jenifer Chrisman, Staff Writer
“Hooah” is not just a word; it is an esprit de corps and holds significant meaning to those in the military who use it. “Hooah’s” counterparts, “Hooyah” (Navy Special Forces) and “Oorah” (Marines) share a sense of motivation, unity, mission preparedness and confidence in success. Meanwhile, neither the Navy as a whole nor the Air Force appears to have a service call that represents them, although the Navy does use “Aye Aye.” Varying sources agree there is no definitive genesis for these calls, although there is quite a bit of speculation. “Hooyah” and “Oorah” are most commonly thought to derive from
hoorah, while “Hooah” appears to have far more numerous possible sources. From Mongolian’s war cry “Hurree” to the British infantry’s “Huzzah,” from the acronym HUA to General Cota mishearing “Who, us?” as “Hooah” in response to his “Lead the way, Rangers” on D-Day, “Hooah” has a variety of possible sources from which to claim its derivation. Although there are no set definitions, spellings or origins for “Hooah,” “Hooyah” and “Oorah,” they are a well-defined and significant part of military culture, their meaning well understood by the military who share their use.
Service Calls and Acronyms Aye Aye is used by the Navy to indicate an order has been received, is understood and, with the intent to act, will be carried out immediately. Hooah /’hu:a:/ referring to or meaning “anything and everything except no”. Used by the U.S. Army. Hooyah is the battle cry of the Naval Special programs such as SEAL, SWCC, Diver, SAR and EOD programs. It may be used in cadence, whispered or shouted. HUA is an acronym for “Heard, Understood, Acknowledged.” HUAW is an acronym for “Hurry Up And Wait.” Oorah, or Hoorah, is used as an expression of enthusiasm, battle cry or to respond to a verbal greeting by the U.S. Marines. Sources: en.wikipedia.org www.thenonactivedutyspouse.com/2013/12/service-calls-meaning-of-hooah-hoorah-and-hooyah/ WWW.FORTGORDON.COM | 11
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES WHAT’S HAPPENING? - CYSS
WEST CDC The West Child Development Center hourly care program is located at Bldg. 18407 19th Street. The hours of operation are from 7:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. The hourly care program is designed as a short-term only child care option for parents with children between 6 weeks and 5 years. Reservations can be made as early as 14 days in advance using WEBTRAC or by calling 706-791-0718. All patrons must be CYSS registered. REVIEW - School-Age Services
ZAC CAMP The SAC program participated in the ZAC camp. The ZAC camp is a Boys and Girls Club sponsored event that focuses on water safety. Our camp was from 23-26 June. During this four day camp the SAC children learned about the A,B,C & D’s of water safety. “A” stands for adult: it is always important to have an adult around when in or near water. “B” stands for barriers: children should pay attention to fences and gates around swimming areas. “C” stands for classes: all children should take swim classes before they ever try to swim. “D” stands for drains: avoid drains in pools at all costs because they can create a suction. It was successful and the kids had fun.
October 1: Opening of Main CDC Pumpkin Patch October 3: Parents Day Out (Reg. by 9/25) October 17: Parents Night Out (Reg. by 10/9) October 22: Parent Brown Bag Lunch November 7: Parents Day Out (Reg. by 10/30) November 21: Parents Night Out (Reg. by 11/13) December 5: Parents Day Out (Reg. by 11/25) December 10: Parent Advisory Board Meeting December 12: Parents Night Out (Reg. by 12/4)
DYK? Youth Sports will now offer Martial Arts and Dance.
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Happy Holidays from Family & MWR Marketing
May your holiday season be all wrapped up with cheer and filled with celebration for the New Year. – Heather Addis
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. – Micole Stokes
W i s hin g y o u a n d your family a wonderful holiday season and all the best for the New Year ahead. – Jenifer Chrisman
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Best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season! – Bart Harper
Happy Holidays and an excellent New Year! – Nikki Enos
Wishing you all the Hope, Wonder, and Joy that the Season can bring! – Nate Hoeller
Happy Holidays! Whether it is the possessions in our lives or the people we hold near our hearts, be thankful and remember the reason for the season! – Crystal Tyson
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COMMUNITY WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Army Community Service
EFMP INFORMATION & AWARENESS FORUM October 15 The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) will have its 7th Annual Information and Awareness Forum 8:30am-3:30pm at the Family Outreach Center. This program advocates, educates and guides all military and civilian families with disabilities through the maze of resources, policies and educational supports that are available on Fort Gordon and in the surrounding communities. Numerous resources and programs within the community will be present. Refreshments will be served. Please call the EFMP Manager/ Systems Navigator for more information at 706-791-4872/9707.
CHRISTMAS HOUSE Applications Accepted: October 1-November 2 Open House: November 20 Applications for the 2015 Christmas house are being accepted October 1st-November 2nd. Join us for our “Christmas Around the World” Open House on November 20th at 10am in The Courtyard (Bldg. 36709) For more information, call Teri Ryan at 706791-3579 or email teri.l.ryan4.civ@mail.mil.
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The Fort Gordon Community has been afforded an opportunity to be trained by STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents), December 3-4 from 9am-4pm at Gordon Conference & Catering. This parent-directed training provides information and training of laws, regulations, and resources for military parents of children with special needs. The training helps empower parents by educating them and giving them voice to advocate for their child and raise awareness of issues they face day to day with having a child with special needs. Reserve a seat by calling EFMP at 706-791-4872/9707/0795.
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DYK? AER has a smart phone app available for Android and Apple devices! To download the app, search: “Army Emergency Relief”
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Fort Gordon Dog Park
HOWL-A-WEEN PARTY October 17 A Puppy Howl-A-Ween Party will be held from 2-5pm right beside the Dog Park. A canine costume contest with categories for large and small dogs will be a small portion of this fun event. Prizes will be awarded for winners in three categories for the two size groups. There will be pet massage demonstrations, give-a-ways and more. Look for the blue MWR Tent! Call 706-791-4300 for more information.
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Fort Gordon Recycling
UNIT RECYCLING CHALLENGE October 1-December 31, 2015 FY2016 1st Quarter Unit Recycling Challenge is paper! Be sure to join in on the fun and win BIG for your unit! (Includes white paper, colorful paper, newspaper, books, magazines, etc.) We’ve had some strong competitors for the 3rd Quarter Unit Recycling Challenge! Our winners were: • 1st place – B-CO 551 Signal Battalion • 2nd place – A-CO 707th MI • 3rd place – E-CO 369th
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Fort Gordon Recycling now has Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/FortGordonRecycling
DYK? We can shred your paper for you! Whether you have sensitive PII, FOUO, tax documents or just some junk mail that you need shredded, we can handle it. Materials can be delivered to the Recycling Center (Bldg. 997, 10th St.) during business hours. No confidential (i.e., Secret or Top Secret) materials are accepted.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Gordon Car Care Auto Skills Center October 17: Car Repair for Spouses October 24: Teen New Driver Class November 14: Mechanic 101 Class November 21: Teen Car Safety Class WWW.FORTGORDON.COM | 15
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Gordon’s Conference & Catering | 19th Street, Fort Gordon
LIVE MUSIC AND CASH BAR
Ticket Prices: Active-Duty/Spouses | $20 Advance | $25 Day Of DoD/Retirees/Civilians | $25 Advance | $30 Day Of Designated Drivers | $15 Purchase Tickets at: Gordon’s Conference & Catering, Exchange and Class VI
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• 2 bedroom duplexes, each room with 2 Queen Beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests • Refrigerator, stove top, oven, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, and cooking/dining ware • Dining space • Family area with couch and love seat • Tub with shower facilities • Ironing board and iron • Satellite TV
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Festival Highlights Christmas Carols Lighting of the Christmas Tree Cookies & Hot Cocoa Children’s Crafts Hay Ride thru Lighted Scene HUGE Bonfire Photos with Santa Trees for Troops starting at 4:00 p.m.
Refreshments Free Pizza and a Soft Drink starting at 5:00 p.m. (limit 1 slice per person while supplies last)
Live Entertainment Kris Kringle Market Gift and Craft vendors with something for everyone on your list to include jewelry, home décor, personalized items and much more!
December 3, 2015 • 4:00 p.m. Fort Gordon’s Barton Field No Pets • #mwrchristmasfest15 fortgordon.com • 706-791-4300 (Times and events subject to change)
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LEISURE NEW
BOSS NEW LOCATION
The Better Opportunity for Single Service Members headquarters has moved to the back side of The Courtyard (Bldg. 36708). As an organization, the BOSS program is currently in the process of renovating our new location to better serve our Service Members. We are also working to re-implement NFL Sundays at our facility.
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BOSS has elected a new President, Treasurer and Athletic Director. We’ve changed the previous Personnel Relations Officer position to the BOSS Historian and created an Executive Officer position to be held by a Commissioned Officer. We would like to congratulate: • SSG Edward Cole – President • 1LT Joshua Addington – Executive Officer • SPC Amanda Walker – Treasurer
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October 3: BOSS Truck, Car & Bike Show October 31: Halloween Party at BOSS HQs November 14: Fall Combatives Tournament
• SPC Kelly Hamstra – Historian • SGT Julio Velasquez – Athletic Director
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre
“GREETINGS” BY TOM DUDZICK November 13, 14, 20, 21, December 3, 4 & 5 Tom Dudzick’s play smacks of the warm, old fashioned appeal of a Frank Capra film, but it’s all of that and much more. It’s an antidote, not only for pre-holiday anxiety, but for the apathy of modern life and the deadness that settles in when we become so adjusted to looking at things in a certain way that we no longer see them at all. Die hard pessimists will find the advice it offers simplistic. But of course the question is: if it’s so simple, why is it so difficult?
DYK? Volunteers Every Dinner Theatre production has an opportunity to volunteer. Interested in helping out? Call 706-793-8552 for details.
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Gordon Lakes Golf Club
LUNCH TIME FUN Join us for Lunch Time Fun every Thursday in October. Enjoy lunch from 11:30am-12pm at Bogey’s Grill and clinic range or short game instruction (equipment provided) from 12:00-12:30 for only $10 per person. Register by one day prior to event by calling the Pro Shop at 706-791-2433 ext. 2.
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Hilltop Riding Stable Open Riding Dates Family Fun Dates Closed Dates
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LEISURE WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation
BMG MACHINE GUN “FUN SHOOT” November 7 at Range 16 Outdoor Recreation will host a “Machine Gun Shoot” from 9am-5pm. This activity is open to registered class III automatic firearms owners. Participants must pre-register with Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation. Come out and see vintage WWI to modern .50 caliber machine guns and automatic firearms. Open to all ID cardholders and their guests for viewing.
October 4: Bass Tournament October 10 & 17: Saturday Recreational Shooting October 25: Crappie Tournament October 31: Saturday Recreational Shooting November 14 & 21: Saturday Recreational Shooting November 15: Bass Tournament December 5 & 12: Saturday Recreational Shooting December 6: Bass Tournament
DYK? Recreational shooting is for everyone. Pistol and Rifle range hours are from 10:30am-5:30pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 9am-4:45pm on Saturdays listed on the events calendar. It is only $10 per person, $5 FGSC members and $2 for persons under the age of 16. Come join us!
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Woodworth Consolidated Library
DYK?
October 5: Game Night October 22: Books Around Town: “Hollow City” at La Maison October 26: Movie Night: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” November 2: Game Night November 16: Movie Night: “Cinderella” November 19: Books Around Town: “Tigana” at Oliviana’s The library offers FREE Reference Classes on a variety of e-resources including, but not limited to, E-books, E-magazines and academic support for adults and children learning a new language, automotive repair and much more!
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DYK? Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) is an Army RESET training tool designed to introduce Soldiers to activities that serve as alternatives to aberrant behaviors often associated with accidents involving recently re-deployed Soldiers. WAQ combines existing MWR Outdoor Recreation high adventure activities (i.e. rock climbing, mountain biking, paintball, scuba, ropes courses, skiing, zip lines, white water rafting, and others) with a leader-led after action debriefing (L-LAAD) tool developed by Army Medical Department (AMEDD) center and school.
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Get Outdoors Gordon
ADAPTIVE BIKES Get Outdoors Gordon has added 6 adaptive bikes to their inventory for rent. Call now to discover the 6 different types and sizes of bikes that are able to be adjusted for numerous disabilities and needs! October 7 & 21: Discover Scuba Diving October 17: Riverbanks Zoo Trip October 24: Skeet & Archery Class November 14: Augusta Paintball Trip November 21: Pistol & Rifle Class December 12: Holiday Shopping Trip
DYK? You can ask for a custom or private trip. All you need are a minimum of 8 people and a destination in mind. Call Lorrie Chadd for more information at 706791-2132.
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Pointes West Army Resort
CAMP WITH US THIS FALL There are many perks to camping during the fall. The crowds leave, the temperature starts to drop and the fall foliage makes a stunning setting bursting in color creating beautiful scenic lake views. We have three camping options for your enjoyment: primitive, semi-electric, and/or full hook up camp sites. So, pack your bags and choose one of our amazing lake front camping spots for your fall camping trip. For reservations, please call 706-541-1057, 10am-6pm daily. WWW.FORTGORDON.COM | 21
SPORTS & FITNESS
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Fitness Centers
WARRIOR CORE TRAINING Warrior Core Training classes are every Thursday evening from 5-6pm. The program is designed to target and strengthen the abdominal muscles by performing several different exercises such as crunches and sit ups.
“NO EXCUSE” FITNESS The Fitness Centers are here to help with all your fitness needs. Starting October 1st, in addition to our free classes offered in our facilities, we will continue free Crossfit classes as well as bring you 45 Days to a Fit Holiday. Our programs are here to ensure that you are able to have a “NO EXCUSE” Monday-Friday! For more information on all the free programs, visit www.fortgordon.com.
DYK? Warrior Fitness Center conducts fitness testing to evaluate your fitness level. You will be led through a series of events to test your strength, flexibility, power, and endurance.
October 1: “45 Days to a Fit Holiday” Starts
REVIEW - Fort Gordon FIT Club
OUR FIRST FIT CLUB WINNER! Congratulations to Fort Gordon FIT Club Member, Willie Frozier, for reaching the 2500 Mile Biking Goal! For his accomplishment, he has earned a Certificate, a FIT Club T-Shirt and a Gift Card to Dick’s Sporting Goods! Are you interested in joining the FIT Club? Learn all about this exciting initiative at www.FortGordon.com/apps or download the app directly by scanning the QR code below for your mobile device:
For more info, contact Josh Woody at joshua.m.woody.naf@mail.mil or 706-791-1662. 22 | FYI FALL 2015
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WHAT’S HAPPENING? - Fort Gordon Aquatics
LIFEGUARD CLASSES Lifeguard Classes (blended learning) meet for one week, Monday-Friday, from 4-7pm every day. The cost includes online course work, pocket mask, certification cards in lifeguarding, CPR/AED and first aid training from the American Red Cross. You must be 15 years of age and pass the pre-requisites. The cost is $200 per student.
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Starting October 1st until the 2016 Outdoor Pool season begins, the Indoor Pool will have Open Rec Swim Fridays from 4-7pm and Saturday & Sundays from 8am-12pm. There is no charge for Open Rec Swim, but you must be an authorized user to participate. REVIEW - Outdoor Pool & Spray Park
2015 SUMMER SEASON Outdoor Pool & Spray Park is officially closed for the winter. We want to thank all our customers for a fabulous 2015 Summer Season! See ya next year!
October 3: Swim Lesson Registration October 26-30: ARC Lifeguard Class November 2-6: ARC Lifeguard Class November 7: Swim Lesson Registration November 30December 4: ARC Lifeguard Class
DYK? Indoor pool is a heated 50m, seven lane pool and is a great place to schedule your Unit PT groups. We have volleyball, water polo, inner tube water polo, basketball, and canoe battleship. Reserve your Unit PT spot now.
WHAT’S HAPPENING? - MWR Sports
COMMANDER’S CUP POINTS Earn Commander’s Cup Points for your unit. This is for all Active Duty Military Units ONLY. Call Neil Smith at 706-7911142 to learn more. October 24: Poker Run November 7: Turkey Trot Run December 12: Army vs Navy Run 24 | FYI FALL 2015
DYK? The MWR Sports Teams are open to all Active Duty, Retirees, DA/ DoD Civilians and Dependents over the age of 18.
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VENUE & CATERING
Have your Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas Party with us! Request a venue for your upcoming event on our website – www.fortgordon.com/venues. Don’t forget the food! We cater weddings, lunches & farewell parties.
PAVILION RENTALS Call 706-791-4140 for more information.
THE COURTYARD PAVILION Bldg. 36708, Brainard Ave., Near the Courtyard
FREEDOM PARK PAVILION Rice Rd., Next to Barton Field
YOUTH PAVILION Brainard Ave., Near Boundless Playground
CONFERENCE CENTERS
Visit www.fortgordon.com/venues or call the numbers below for more information.
LEITNER LAKE CONFERENCE CENTER 706-791-5078 MWR Lake Park Dr.
POINTES WEST ARMY RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER 706-541-1057 Bluegill Rd., Appling, GA
GORDON’S CONFERENCE & CATERING 706-791-6780 Bldg. 18402, 19th St.
CATERING SERVICE Our goal is to provide quality, consistent service and exceptional, creative cuisine to our patrons and their guests. We stand ready to make your event a memorable one. Our menus include our most popular items and are competitively priced. If you prefer to customize a menu, our catering staff will be happy to work with you. Our catering service is available off post too! For more information, call 706-791-6780 or download our Catering Brochure on www.fortgordon.com/gcc. 26 | FYI FALL 2015
Fun is our middle name. Actually it’s Wolf, but you get the idea. At Great Wolf Lodge®, the memories are just waiting to be made. Families can zip down water slides, play MagiQuest®, our interactive adventure game, and climb our Howlers Peak Ropes Course™. It’s fun on top of fun on top of fun. We’re also proud to offer our military families savings through our Howling Heroes discount.
Visit greatwolf.com/heroes and save up to 20%. 866.925.9653 (WOLF)
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DINING
BOGEY’S GRILL Sandwiches, grill & snacks 706-791-2433 (ext. 4) at Gordon Lakes Golf Club, Bldg. 537, Range Rd.
DOMINO’S Pizza, pasta, breadsticks & more 706-863-6211 at Alternate Escapes Recreation Center, Bldg. 25722, B St.
GORDON’S CAFÉ Home-style lunch buffet 706-791-6780 at Gordon’s Conference & Catering, Bldg. 18402, 19th St.
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HEROES SPORTS BAR Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Your favorite beverages 706-791-3446 at Gordon Lanes Bowling Center, Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave.
HUDDLE HOUSE Any meal. Any time. Breakfast, lunch & dinner 706-798-3722 35304 Avenue of the States Dr.
JACKPOT CAFÉ Burgers, Philly cheese steak, liver, gizzards & more 706-791-5106 at Bingo Palace, Bldg. 15500, Corner of Lane Ave. & 15th St.
Café KEGLER’S CAFÉ Grill, salads, sandwiches & burgers 706-771-6907 at Gordon Lanes Bowling Center, Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave.
MEME’S & BOBO’S EXPRESS Chinese food/buffet 706-792-9774 Located at the Bus Station, Bldg. 36000, 3rd Ave.
DIFFERENT NAMES – SAME GREAT ITEMS: MWR CAFÉ (Formerly Java Café Too) Grill, snacks, smoothies & coffee 706-791-1330 at Darling Hall, Bldg. 33720, Chamberlain Ave.
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TOWERS CAFÉ (Formerly Java Towers) Grill, snacks, smoothies & coffee 706-791-5849 at Signal Towers, Bldg. 29808, 506 Chamberlain Ave.
ALTERNATE ESCAPE CAFÉ (Formerly Java Escape) Grill, snacks, smoothies & coffee 706-791-0785 at Alternate Escapes Recreation Center, Bldg. 25722, B St.
THE AMENITIES YOU WANT. THE LOCATION YOU NEED. The new face of on-post hotels. At IHG Army Hotels on Fort Gordon, we know that convenience is about more than location. That’s why we’re changing the face of on-post hotels with upgraded rooms, complimentary breakfast and free guest Internet access. And now, everyone’s welcome: active, retired and civilian. ©2014 InterContinental Hotels Group. All rights reserved. IHG Army Hotels properties are independently owned by Rest Easy, LLC, an affiliate of Lend Lease (US) Public Partnerships, LLC, and operated by an affiliate of IHG. No DOD, US Army or federal government endorsement implied.
IHGArmyHotels.com 877.711.8326 IHG Army Hotels on Fort Gordon Griffith Hall 250 Chamberlain Ave. Augusta, GA 30905 706.790.3676
The Right Place to Stay is Right on Post.
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Gate 1: Open 24/7, accessible to all vehicles Gate 2: Mon.-Fri., 4:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Gate 3: Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Outbound Only Gate 5: Daily, 4:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
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FAMILY AND MWR | “NEED TO KNOW” DIRECTORY
FAMILY AND MWR ADMINISTRATION Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR)......................................706-791-4140 Bldg. 33720, Ste. 337, 307 Chamberlain Ave. Advertising Sales/Sponsorship........................706-791-3912 Bldg. 44401, Ste. 149, 44th St. FYI Editorial.............................................................706-791-6779 Bldg. 44401, Ste. 149, 44th St. For a complete list of DFMWR key personnel, visit www.fortgordon.com/staff CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES CHILD CARE Child Development Center Main................706-791-2701/6761 Bldg. 45300, 45th St. Child Development Center East.................706-791-8707/8507 Bldg. 290, East Hospital Rd. Child Development Center West..........................706-791-0718 Bldg. 18407, 19th St. Family Child Care...........................................706-791-3993/4440 Bldg. 44401, 44th St. CHILD RECREATION SKIES Unlimited.............................................706-791-0718/1046 CDC West, Bldg. 18407, 19th St. Youth Sports & Fitness............................................706-791-5104 Teen Center, Bldg. 41503, Brainard Ave. PARENT SUPPORT Parent Central Services...............................706-791-4455/4722 Bldg. 44401, 44th St. School Liaison Services................................706-791-4168/7270 Bldg. 44401, 44th St. SCHOOL SERVICES Pre-K & Pre-K/Kindergarten After School Programs.............................706-791-1306/4790 Bldg. 45400, 46th St. School-Age Services................................................706-791-7575 Bldg. 45410, 46th St. Youth Services, Middle School & Teen................706-791-6500 Teen Center, Bldg. 41503, Brainard Ave. COMMUNITY ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES Army Community Services (ACS)........................706-791-3579 ...................................................................................1-877-310-5741 Bldg. 33720, Ste. 224, 155 & 172 , 307 Chamberlain Ave. Army Emergency Relief (AER)..............................706-791-8685 Army Family Action Plan (AFAP).........................706-791-2820 Army Family Team Building (AFTB).....................706-791-2820 Army Volunteer Corps (AVC)................................706-791-3880 Christmas House............................................706-791-1958/4767 Domestic Violence Hotline........................706-791-STOP (7867) Employment Readiness Program (ERP).............706-791-7878 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).............706-791-4872
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Family Advocacy Program (FAP)................706-791-3648/6632 Family Outreach Center..........................................706-791-5220 Bldg. 33512, Rice Dr. Financial Readiness.......................................706-791-1918/8586 Information and Referral Services.......................706-791-0792 Military OneSource...............................................1-800-342-9647 Mobilization & Deployment Program...................706-791-1958 Relocation Readiness....................................706-791-4181/1922 Welcome Center/Lending Closet: Darling Hall, Ste. 172 Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC).............706-791-8777 Survivor Outreach Services (SOS).....................706-787-1767 Swap & Assist Shop.................................................706-791-3579 Behind The Exchange, Bldg. 39101, 40th St. AUTOMOTIVE Gordon Car Care Auto Skills Center...................706-791-2390 Bldg. 29300, 30th St. RECREATION Recreation Office.....................................................706-791-4300 Bldg. 44401, Ste. 170, 44th St. RECYCLING Recycling Office.......................................................706-791-7881 Bldg. 997, 10th St. and Chamberlain Ave. LEISURE ACTIVITIES Gordon Lakes Golf Club.........................................706-791-2433 Bldg. 537, Range Rd. Gordon Lanes Bowling Center..............................706-791-3446 Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave. Hilltop Riding Stable...............................................706-791-4864 Bldg. 509, North Range Rd. ENTERTAINMENT Alternate Escapes Recreation Center.................706-791-0785 Bldg. 25722, B St. Bingo Palace..............................................................706-793-0003 Bldg. 15500, Corner of Lane Ave. & 15th St. Dinner Theatre..........................................................706-793-8552 Bldg. 32100, 3rd Ave. Game Link Lounge....................................................706-910-1212 at Alternate Escapes Recreation Center, Bldg. 25722, B St. LIBRARY Woodworth Consolidated Library.........................706-791-7323 Bldg. 33500, Rice Rd. OUTDOOR Get Outdoors Gordon..............................................706-791-2132 at Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex, Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd. Leitner Lake Recreation Complex........................706-791-5078 MWR Lake Park Dr. Outdoor Recreation.................................................706-791-5078 Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd. Pointes West Army Resort.....................................706-541-1057 6703 Washington Rd., Appling GA
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SERVICE MEMBER SPECIFIC BOSS Headquarters................................................706-791-5902 behind The Courtyard, Bldg. 36708. Brainard Ave. Warrior Adventure Quest.......................................706-791-2132 at Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex, Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd. TRAVEL Aladdin Travel............................................................706-771-0089 Bldg. 36200, 36th St. Bus Station................................................................706-793-0026 Bldg. 36200, 36th St. Carlson Wagonlit Travel – Official Travel...........706-798-0990 Bldg. 33720, Ste. 117, 307 Chamberlain Ave. SPORTS & FITNESS AQUATICS Indoor Pool.................................................................706-791-3034 Bldg. 21608, Brainard Ave. Outdoor Pool & Spray Park....................................706-791-8053 at The Courtyard, Bldg. 36710, Brainard Ave. FITNESS CENTERS Cyber Fitness Center (Gym 5)..............................706-791-7370 Bldg. 25713, 26th St. Gordon Fitness Center............................................706-791-2647 Bldg. 29607, Barnes Ave. Victory Fitness Center (Gym 3)...........................706-791-2864 Bldg. 25510, Brainard Ave. Warrior Fitness Center (Gym 6)...........................706-791-6872 Bldg. 21713, 21st St. SPORTS Sports, Fitness and Aquatics................................706-791-1142 Bldg. 24501, 25th St.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL/STORAGE EQUIPMENT Outdoor Equipment Rentals..................................706-791-5078 at Tactical Advantage Sportsman’s Complex, Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd. Sports Equipment Rentals.....................................706-791-7857 Bldg. 24501, 25th St. STORAGE Gordon Storage........................................................706-791-5241 Bldg. 29300, 30th St. Pointes West Boat Storage....................................706-541-1057 6703 Washington Rd., Appling GA MISCELLANEOUS Commissary...............................................................706-791-3718 Bldg. 37200, 3rd Ave. By-Pass Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center..............706-787-5811 300 East Hospital Rd. Exchange.....................................................................706-793-7171 Bldg. 38200, Avenue of the States Fort Gordon & Community Credit Union.............706-793-0012 Bldg. 36305, Avenue of the States Housing Office......................................706-791-5116/7067/9658 ID Card Section/DEERS Office..................706-791-1927/1930 Darling Hall, Bldg. 33720 IHG Army Hotels.......................................................706-790-3676 Military Police Station..................................706-791-4380/4537 NAF Civilian Personnel Office..............................706-791-6382 Post Information.......................................................706-791-0110 Public Affairs Office (PAO)...................................706-791-4306 Bldg. 33720, Ste. 382, 307 Chamberlain Ave. Veterinary Services.......................................706-787-7375/3815 Bldg. 500, Range Rd. Welcome Center at Gate 1.....................................706-791-3071
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