FYI November 2013 by Family and MWR

A FORT GORDON FAMILY AND MWR PUBLICATION

NOVEMBER 2013

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Christmas Festival December 5, 2013 • 4:00 p.m. Fort Gordon’s Barton Field

Festival Highlights d Christmas Carols d Lighting of the Christmas Tree d FREE Cookies & Hot Cocoa d FREE Children’s Crafts d FREE Hay Ride thru Lighted Scene d FREE Bonfire d FREE Photos with Santa d Trees for Troops starting at 4:00 p.m.

Live Entertainment

Refreshments d Free Pizza and a Soft Drink starting at 5:00 p.m. (limit 1 slice per person while supplies last)

Kris Kringle Market d Homemade Crafts d Gift and craft vendors with cash and carry items for everyone on your list

For more information, please visit www.fortgordon.com or call 706-791-6779 (Times and events subject to change)

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Contents November 2013

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.

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THIS MONTH IN MWR: Community Services 14 15

Command

MG LaWarren V. Patterson Commanding General COL Samuel G. Anderson Garrison Commander

DFMWR Administration

James T. Green Director, DFMWR Tiffany Olds Chief, NAF Support Services Heather Addis Marketing Director

Around Town Calendar From the Bookshelf Never Forget: Stories of our Heroes Tech Ninja Service Member Stories

Army Community Services (ACS) Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS)

Conference & Catering Services 16

Gordon’s Conference & Catering

Sports, Recreation & Leisure 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22

Aladdin Travel Outdoor Recreation Gordon Lanes Bowling Center Pointes West Army Resort BOSS Hilltop Riding Stable Gordon Lakes Golf Club Dinner Theatre Woodworth Consolidated Library

Fort Gordon and MWR Dining

Staff

Molly Swift Editor Nathan Hoeller Creative Director Bartley Harper Senior Graphic Designer/Webmaster Jenifer Immer Graphic Designer Crystal Tyson Staff Writer

FYI Advertising and Sales

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“Need to Know” Directory In Focus

Anna Gaillard Corporate Sponsorship & Sales Manager

Contact Information

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from the Cover The Uncle Sam image – illustrated by J.M. Flagg in 1917 – has been associated with recruitment for the U.S. Army since World War II. It reminds us that it is the individual that makes a difference. In this issue, we take a look at the ways in which an individual can make an impact by serving while embodying the Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. A FORT GORDON FAMILY AND MWR PUBLICATION

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November is WARRIOR CARE MONTH

Tony Howard DJ, Karaoke and More . . . Let Tony add the Spice to your Party! For Unit Parties, Hail and Farewells, Graduation Parties, Weddings, Anniversaries, or any Celebration. Oldies • Country • Hip-Hop • Rock • Slide Everybody Knows Tony . . . For More Information, Call 706-829-5924

Contact the Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) at 706-791-8777 or the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) at 706-787-1734 for information on upcoming events.

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aroundtown

November 2013 Fisher House Charity Ride

The American Legion Riders of Augusta, GA will host its 9th Annual Charity Fund Raiser for the Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center Fisher House on Fort Gordon. 100 percent of all donations will be allocated for that purpose. Registration takes place from 8-10 a.m. at Ryan’s, 3034 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta. To learn more about Fisher House, please visit www. fisherhouse.org or call 706-787-7100. For information about the event, contact Miriam Stein 706-399-7539.

Central Savannah River Area

7th Annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride Bring a toy and register for the ride! You can help provide Christmas gifts for local families! Come out and enjoy food, live music, and a great ride! The 7th Annual toys for tots ride is fully escorted the entire 90-95 miles by local law enforcement. Only 200 patches are available so come early! Registration begins at 9am. Cost is $20 per bike and $10 per rider or a new, unwrapped toy. Call Jeff at 706-651-0444 for more information.

Augusta Harley Davidson | 4200 Belair Frontage Road | Augusta GA

27th Annual Christmas Made in the South Christmas Made in the South is a fantastic way to ease into your holiday shopping and find that special holiday gift for that “hard to shop for” friend. This craft show is focused on keeping the world of fine artisans and craftspeople vibrant. Exhibitors will be there all three days demonstrating and selling their handcrafted works, Santa’s elves hard at work. Hours are Friday, 10am-6pm, Saturday, 10am-6pm, and Sunday, 11am-5pm. For more information, visit www. madeinthesouthshows.com/Augusta_Christmas_Show.html.

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James Brown Arena | 601 7th Street | Downtown Augusta GA

Joe Bonamassa Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. The one-night-only show is in support of his brand new, first-ever entirely acoustic concert, recorded at the venerable Vienna Opera House with a global ensemble put together by longtime creative partner Kevin Shirley. Show begins at 8pm. For more information on tickets, please visit www. ticketmaster.com.

Bell Auditorium | 712 Telfair Street | Downtown Augusta GA

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fromthe bookshelf Yadira Payne, Acting Director, Woodworth Consolidated Library

Book: Doctor Who: Character Encyclopedia Author: Jason Loborik, Annabel Gibson & Moray Laing, 2013 ISBN: 9781465402677 I must confess…. I am a Whovian! Well, there it is. Now you know I am a nerd! Saturday November 23, 2013 Doctor Who will celebrate its 50th anniversary! This BBC sci-fi show is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running science fiction television show in the world and as the “most successful” science fiction series of all time—based on its over-all broadcast ratings, DVD and book sales and iTunes traffic. For those who don’t know of Doctor Who, let me explain. The Doctor

is an incredibly old Time Lord that plays around with timey-wimey, regenerates into a new body after he “dies” and he travels in the TARDIS which is a blue police box that is much larger on the inside than it appears. This book can help you learn about the Doctors, the nemesis, companions, and friends. In as much as he travels in a non-linear pattern. Pssst! don’t turn your back on angel statues. It’ll save your life.

Movies/TV: Smoke Signals Actors: Adam Beach, Evan Adams, and Irene Bedard Director: Chris Eyre Year: 1998 Rating: PG-13 November is Native American Heritage month. In honor of this celebration, I chose to highlight one of my most favorite Native American (NA) movies of all time. Smoke Signals is an authentically voiced NA film. The first feature written, directed, produced, and acted by an all NA cast, this film took awards at the Sundance Film Festival and the Independent Spirit Awards. Based on a couple of short stories by Sherman Alexie, the film follows two young Idaho men with radically different memories of Arnold Joseph (Gary Farmer), a former resident of the reservation who split years before and has just died in Phoenix. Arnold’s popular son, Victor

(Adam Beach), remembers him as an alcoholic father who drove off one day and never came back. Thomas Builds-the-Fire (Evan Adams), whom Arnold had saved from a fire, has chosen to remember him in a mystical fashion that drives Victor crazy. Victor and Thomas take a road trip together to retrieve Arnold’s ashes. While in Phoenix, they are confronted with the reality of Arnold’s life which has a profound effect on both characters. While at its core this film is a road trip, coming-of-age story, it offers insight into NA culture, the reservations and family structure.

Books, movies, CDs and more are available for free check-out to Service Members & 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 www.gordon.army.mil/library

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Saturday, November 16, 2013 6:30-9:30 p.m. Gordon’s Conference and Catering North Ballroom • North Wing 19th Street, Fort Gordon

Civilians Welcome • Must be 21 or older

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Never Forget: stories of our heroes Molly Swift, Editor

broke loose.” The battery he was assigned to took some heavy hits – 20 to 30 people were either killed or wounded – and all remaining battery personnel were immediately transported to Landing Zone (LZ) Brillo Pad. Despite the small area, the LZ was constantly busy; fire missions were performed 24-hours a day, round the clock – someone was always on shift and ready to shoot. Name: BROOKS, THOMAS

What does a native of Mississippi do when faced with a challenge? Rise to the top, of course! That’s just what Command Sergeant Major (retired) Thomas R. Brooks – born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi – did after he enlisted in the Army in August 1967.

Rank: CSM

The Draft and Vietnam

One of six sons, Thomas Brooks was the only one of the brothers to make a career of the Army. It was the sixties; after graduating from high school, young men knew what was likely in store for them: “We would take a preinduction written test and a physical when we reached the age of 18, then just wait for our number to be called for the draft. During the late 1960s, thousands were being drafted every month.”

The sixties have been repeatedly described as a time of great civil upheaval, conflict and socioeconomic change. Tensions were high as a result of gender and racial inequality, segregation, polarizing poverty and a development of many counter-cultures striving for recognition and validation. Subsequently, during the mid-late sixties, despite a healthy sign-up rate from citizens, the Army needed to rely on the draft to man the conflict in Vietnam. As a result, Tom’s “career” was initially a case of going where he was needed, “These were times when a warm body was what the Army needed and the Army put you in the job where you were needed most.”

Some readers may be unfamiliar with conscription – the compulsory enlistment of people in some sort of national service – but for a long time the system was in place as a way to fill vacancies in the forces which could not be filled on a voluntary basis. President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, which created the country’s first draft and established the Selective Service System as an independent Federal agency. The draft was in place from 1948 until 1973, in peacetime and during periods of conflict.

Two days after Christmas 1967, Brooks was off to Vietnam. “I remember walking down a boardwalk at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam – there were no sidewalks, just boardwalks that were built due to the mud during the rainy season. I remember saying “364 more days.” That seemed a lifetime.” He was assigned with the 4th Infantry Division at Pleiku Province in the central highlands of Vietnam. The first five months he was assigned to the base camp battery comprising of six howitzers, but then according to Brooks, in May 1968, “all hell

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Brooks was promoted to Corporal (E4) in June and to Sergeant (E5) in August; it was where he wanted to be – “no more KP!” He was also a section chief – his gun was the base piece and that section always moved first, with the advance party to fire registration rounds. It was his first introduction to leadership and the art of influencing, “It took much teamwork and respect to survive in Vietnam. I think my gun section was just about the best group of guys in the world.” At his next promotion board, Brooks was asked if he was going to stay in the Army; he responded he didn’t know much about the Army since he had only been to basic training, AIT and Vietnam. “I did not know anything about the Army except it gave me the opportunity to live like an animal and develop an affectionate relationship with a D-handle shovel.” Not giving it any further thought, Brooks returned to his duties and looked forward to the return home, now less than 90 days away. When the time came for Sergeant Brooks to return to the United States, he discovered the benefits to doing a first-class job. The board had recommended Brooks for promotion to Staff Sergeant (E6); “Who would have thought I came to Vietnam a slick-sleeve Private and would return home one year later as a Staff Sergeant? It paid to do a good job. I was amazed and honored.”

Home and the Future of the Real Army After a short leave, SSG Brooks moved onto his assignment in Fort Carson, Colorado. He had approximately 18 months left of his enlistment and wasn’t considering making the Army his career, although he was looking forward to learning about the “real Army” following his experience in Vietnam. Assigned to C Battery, 2nd Battalion, 130th Field Artillery, Brooks found the Fort Carson assignment only yielded more culture shock. “The unit was part of the Lawrence, Kansas National Guard. All these guardsmen knew one another back in Kansas – most were farmers by trade and seemed to do their Army job in a good ol’ boy fashion. The bunk beds were in the front and the wall lockers were in the rear of the building – the interesting thing about the wall lockers was the only thing they contained was empty beer cans.” Tom Brooks saw his expiration term of service (ETS) come around on August 10, 1970. He took a civilian job as control clerk with a data processing company in Jackson, Mississippi and though the people were good people (the pay wasn’t so great), something was missing. Brooks missed the camaraderie he’d found in the Army. So, on his way to work one evening Brooks stopped by the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station and reenlisted. The Brooks family packed up and moved back to Fort Carson.

It wasn’t until a year or more after Brooks reenlisted that he was introduced to recruitment as a career option. Speaking to his Chief of Firing Battery (Platoon Sergeant), Brooks realized the Army was facing a time of transition: “When I decided recruiting might be a challenging endeavor, it was because I saw change as being a good thing. The Army had been in a deep rut since WWII. A conscripted Army required minimal skill among the leaders who really didn’t have to lead. During the peak of the draft, the Army had “shake and bake” schools to train soldiers to be NCOs. A lot of the officers were selected to go to OCS at the reception station based on their education. There was no boarding and screening process. Ending the draft forced emphasis on leadership development, case in point, NCOES started in the early 1970s, as did Command and Staff College and the War College.” The late sixties had taken its toll on the public’s perception of the Armed Forces; the draft, the assassinations, the anti-war movement and public riots simply meant people were disgusted with the way things were going in the United States. The Army had adopted a Volunteer Army (VOLAR) concept which entailed big pay raises, increased funding for units, and the push to recruit was under way. Brooks and his boss completed the application and drove 60 miles north to Denver to apply for recruiting duty.

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techninja

Nathan Hoeller, Creative Director

RELEVANT APPS FOR YOU

The amount of apps available on the iTunes Store and Android Market range in the hundreds of thousands. With such a large variety, it can be difficult to find ones that are useful to you. That’s why we’ve decided to compile a list of the most relevant apps for the community of Fort Gordon. They’re all free, and most are available for multiple platforms. A special thanks to Daryl Walker of EAMC for his invaluable assistance in compiling this feature.

Army Family Team Building:

Description: Army Family Team Building is a training/awareness program designed to increase the self-sufficiency and self-reliance of military family members. This application provides a digital version of the material that is contained in the course. Family members can use this as a quick reference guide to all things Army. It is also a companion to the material taught in the course. This application also contains contact information for all U.S. Army AFTB programs, as well as descriptions and information about the program.

iTriage:

Description: Do you have symptom questions? Search for health answers with iTriage Health, Doctor, Symptom & Healthcare Search app. Find medications, diseases, and medical locations and instantly get answers to your questions on your iOS device. Created by two ER medical doctors, iTriage gives you quick access to a huge healthcare & medical database in your pocket. iTriage helps you answer the questions: “How is my medical health?” and “Where should I go for treatment?” Save, easily access, and share the healthcare information that’s most important to you. iTriage has 4.5 star rating from our millions of users in over 80 countries.

MyBaseGuide:

Description: MyBaseGuide provides essential information to all service members and families about their installation. Newcomers can find out about check-in procedures, registration, base regulations, maps, and the history of the base’s commands and units, including a telephone directory of frequently called phone numbers. You will also find a wealth of information regarding housing, employment, education and schools, health care and dental services, as well as community activities and recreation.

My Humana:

Description: MyHumana Mobile provides health insurance information while on the go! Humana members can not only access their health insurance information but also look up the status of a claim, search for providers in their network, get drug pricing and refill prescriptions. Don’t have a plan with Humana yet? You can easily shop for plans, get a quote and contact Humana about enrolling.

VA Compensation and Benefits Handbook:

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Service Member Stories: CW4 Dave Williams Readiness, Resilience and Recovery

Molly Swift, Editor

How do we talk about traumatic experiences? How do we recover? As we get older and more likely to encounter dangerous situations, such as house fires, or car accidents, or personal trauma, we are armed with information telling us what to expect. But when what we experience extends beyond the norm, it can involve a strange and traumatic journey back to what we recognize as “normality”. And that journey can take years. CW4 Dave S. Williams (RET) can relate – committed to the Army since leaving high school, his has been a difficult path from service, to deployment, to captivity and beyond. A former POW, Chief Williams was thrust into a spotlight after he and his co-pilot, Ron Young, were rescued from Tikrit in April, 2003. The press was all over him; Williams, Young, and their five fellow POWs were fodder for everyone from local newspapers to Oprah. Of course, it was a story of national interest – Williams was among the first U.S. service members captured in the war and his story was all over the news in March of ’03. The “story” is actually part of Williams’ life, and it is from this perspective these events must be viewed in order to fully 12 | FYI NOVEMBER 2013

appreciate the jarring and long-term impact of his captivity. On the night of March 23, pilots Ron Young and Dave Williams were part of a multi-plane mission clearing a path to Baghdad. Later described as running a gauntlet, the mission was caught by surprise over a remote area of Iraq – a massive firearm assault downed Young and Williams. Williams took a round through his foot, but kept the plane flying until they were forced to land in a field and the two pilots found themselves in the terrifying position of running from the enemy, but in the enemy’s own back yard. “I remember as we were running, I could see flashlights moving toward the aircraft, which fortunately bought us some time. Everywhere we went, I heard dogs barking and I knew the Iraqis were chasing us down, but they had to follow our footprints.” Attempting to evade capture through a maze of fields and irrigation ponds, the Soldiers were soon discovered by Iraqis. Young and Williams vanished from the sight of their fellow Soldiers and the rest of the world, only to emerge as prisoners on a video released to the media.

Captivity and Rescue Apart from the “soft cell” interrogations, Williams and Young were locked in separate rooms; subject to beatings and torture, their every movement controlled. A length of rope hung from the cell ceiling in the form of a noose. It was sometimes placed around the prisoner’s neck during interrogations. The hard cell interrogations took Williams to the height of anxiety and despair – yet, over and over again, Williams kept coming back to his kids. “I didn’t want my son, who was two at the time, to only know me by looking at a picture.” Williams was able to fall back on his training and anticipate the movements of his captors, but as the highest ranking officer of the captured service members, the onus was on Williams to provide leadership and take care of the others. His knowledge of his captors’ tactics helped reassure the others and strengthened the seven, but the psychological strain was taking its toll on Williams. After 22 days of relentless confusion, disorienting captivity and torture, Williams, Young and five others from the 507th Maintenance Company

were rescued from Tikrit, Iraq by a group of Marines who happened to be patrolling the area. Following their rescue, Young and Williams were thrown into another alien environment – that of the media. I asked Williams if he was aware of what he was about to encounter upon his return. “My focus wasn’t on what a media storm I was walking into, it was on my kids and I just wanted to get back home to see them as quickly as I could.” The media exposure was intrusive, and though his immediate command group understood his desire to get back to “normal life”, they were unable to shield him from the circus it became. “In the Pentagon, each media outlet has an office, so they kept approaching the Army saying they wanted to speak to us. And when I came home, my brigade commander scooped Ron and I up and gave us 30 days convalescent leave. Halfway through my leave, I received a call telling me I needed to get back on a plane to New York and do a media blitz. We had to do every morning show – you name it, we did it. For the following 12 months it was just silly.” At the time, Williams says, his wife got him home, but she didn’t get him back. “If I had been able to get the treatment I needed at the beginning, like the treatment I have just received at the TBI Clinic over the last 12 months, probably it would have been a different story.” Ten Years Later As the years passed, still giving his all to the U.S. Army, Dave Williams discovered he was fighting to keep his emotions under wrap, “As I continued, there was much more work to be done. When Ron and I came home, we went on a media blitz for the next year and there wasn’t an emphasis on TBI and PTSD treatment. I had to basically push the cork down on my own and it was hard! I had anger, extreme cases of hyper-vigilance and my emotions were a roller coaster. I did the best I could to hide it from my family, still trying to fulfill the role of dad

and husband. Eventually it came to a point that I couldn’t push the cork down any more.” Williams discovered treatment was available. He PCS’d to Fort Gordon with the help of a close friend, MG Jim McConville, 101st Division Commander. Turns out, the people really made the difference, but the treatment was vital and a game-changer. “In the beginning of 2013, I saw a woman who was my saving grace, Jennifer Williams, LSW. I worked so hard with her one on one. I didn’t realize how much anger I had (that’s not saying I was beating people up, I just hid it very well and that was the problem). I had to get this out; having been tortured and exploited was difficult, and there was a lot of resentment.” With multiple issues to work on, Dave first attended the Residential Treatment Facility for five weeks. The scope of focus was to mitigate any substance abuse. In Dave’s case, he exploited Ambien in an attempt to help with nightmares and to get a decent night’s sleep – “it made it to where I would not dream which was huge for me.” While the prescription did its job, it did it perhaps too well and became problematic. Williams was assisted by Dr. Patrick Lillard and Mike Morgan and successfully overcame his problems with Ambien; “I was so grateful and their treatment was a huge success.” Williams also became educated on the functions of the brain through the Functional Recovery Program, which he started in 2013. The Program focused on how the brain deals with PTS and it’s headed by Dr. John Riggs. Williams explained, “I am a mechanical thinker; I understand better when something is broken down, when I can understand the how and why. Learning how the brain deals with a traumatic experience helped me mitigate what was going on, why I exhibited the behaviors I had.”

Williams further elaborated on the processing aspect of the brain stem, the reptilian part of the brain, which is responsible for heart beat, fight or flight, sex drive etc. These functions cannot be controlled by the cortex – the part responsible for logic, rational, thinking. Dr. Riggs had demonstrated this disconnect by explaining, “try and run around the hospital but do not let your heart rate increase, you can’t do it.” How does this relate to someone suffering from PTS? Well, when something happens in combat, i.e. roadside bomb or in Williams’ case, a shoot down and capture, the brain stem is activated and trying to stop it takes a long time. Not only was Williams provided with the logic behind this struggle, but he was also provided with the tools to counter it. Within 12 months, he was reaping the rewards and full of gratitude for the team who helped him recover and beat the demons. “My year at Gordon was definitely a memorable one. I am so grateful for ALL the professionals there at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. In addition, the Warrior Transition Battalion was awesome in helping facilitate. I was certainly in the best of company with C Co. They are the epitome of true professionals!” In the end, Williams isn’t a victim of the war or of his captors. He certainly isn’t defined by those long days spent in captivity, even though it did directly impact the rest of his life. After serving since high school, home is now Texas – his daughter is 10 and his son is 12 – and after giving the Army 20 years, it’s now time for his kids to get their daddy back. “I’m just looking forward to spending time with them!” Pretty sure the feeling’s mutual. Dave Williams retired on September 20, 2013, with plans to study physics and a personal goal to grow a beard.

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This Month in MWR COMMUNITY SERVICES

Army Community Service Rm. 224, 155 & 172, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave. 706-791-3579 | Toll Free: 1-877-310-5741 Employment Readiness Check out the new and exciting Virtual Career Library on the ACS Employment Readiness Facebook page. Get access to many new, free and exciting resources! Get help with your job search, education planning or exploring careers. Log on to the Virtual Career Library to gain access to over 6,000 digital pages of career guidance information. Inside you will find a talking librarian avatar who will guide you to hundreds of career advice videos, a virtual career classroom, digital career books, employment news videos, virtual job data cards and occupational videos that will help you achieve career and life success. Look what’s inside the Virtual Career Library: • Hiring and Employment News Videos • Virtual Job Bank Connection • Digital Career Books and Directories and much more!!! For more Information, please contact Melissa Smith at 706-791-7878 or visit www.gordon. army.mil/acs Employment Readiness Facebook page! If you are a Military Spouse and have not registered on our Military Spouse Employment Partnership web page you are missing out on many resources and opportunities: The process is simple, easy and flawless: • Go to https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/ • Click on the Register icon • Create your username and password: • Build your profile

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Registration will provide access to job search opportunities, a current listing of our official DOD Spouse Employment partners, and information on Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO). Access the application process for eligible spouses to apply for the MyCAA Scholarship Program and many other opportunities. In addition, Virtual Job Fairs will allow you to talk in real time to perspective employers. Military Spouses, please visit and also register with the Employment Readiness Office, Darling Hall, Room 155 to gain additional job vacancies information and other services.

We are easy to contact by phone at 706-7917878/0795 or by email at melissa.a.smith.civ@ mail.mil. Survivors Holiday Remembrance Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Annual Remembrance Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 December, 4 p.m. at Freedom Park. Survivors are asked to call and make reservations to attend. All military members and families are invited and encouraged to attend this year’s ceremony as a show of support to our families of the fallen. For more information please call SOS at 706-787-1767 or 706-787-4767.

got ideas? Do you have ideas or suggestions on how to improve Army programs and services for our Soldiers, Civilians, Retirees, Family Members, and Surviving Spouses?

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Submit your ideas to teri.l.ryan4.civ@mail.mil for the upcoming AFAP Focus Groups. Focus Groups will be held November 12-13, 2013; February 25-26; May 27-28 and August 26-27, 2014. For more information, contact the Army Family Action Plan Program Manager at 706-791-2820.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Child, Youth & School Services Bldg. 28320, Lane Ave. | 706-791-4455/4722 For registration information call Parent Central Services: 706-791-5127 Child Development Centers The CDC East (Bldg. 290), CDC West (Bldg. 18407), and CDC Main (Bldg. 45300) programs enhance the development of children socially, emotionally, intellectually, creatively and physically. The staff develops an atmosphere in which program assistants and children work together to make children’s time away from home happier and more secure. • For children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. • Professionally trained staff • Developmentally appropriate activities • Rooms equipped with state-of-the-art early childhood equipment • Hourly Care available • Daily served IAW USDA guidelines breakfasts, lunches, and snacks Family Child Care Are looking for a career move? Look no further Family Child Care Provider may be an option for you. • Maintain a happy home-away-from-home atmosphere for children who can’t be with own parents during the day. • Earn income while staying at home with your own children. • Help soldiers, family members & civilians who work for the military who worry about having quality, reliable child care. • Create social experiences for your own children. • Have a business and be your own boss (while following regulations, of course). For more information about becoming an FCC Provider please call Angela Davis, Director of the FCC program at 706-791-4440. Strong Beginnings at the CDC East, Bldg. 290 The Army Strong Beginnings Pre-K is a program designed to prepare children to be successful to enter school. Curriculum focuses on the social, emotional, and physical development of children; equips them with basic academics and “Kindergarten Classroom

Etiquette” skills to enhance “school readiness.” Children who will be entering Kindergarten the following fall (4 years old prior to 1 Sep) are eligible to attend Strong Beginnings Pre-K. School Age Center: Before and After School Care Available! SAC is open before school at 5:15 a.m. and after school until 6 p.m. The School Age Center (SAC) provides care for children in grades 1-5. A wide variety of activities are offered to include arts and crafts, cooking, science, homework assistance, and technology lab. Additional activities include community service projects, character building, cultural awareness, mentoring and intervention programs, fitness programs, 4-H and Boys and Girls Club, field trips, special events – just to name a few!

Enrollment available through Webtrac, Parent Central Services, or any of the CYSS Facilities. Call Grace Smith, SKIES Director, at 706-7914722, with any comments or questions. Youth Sports & Fitness Basketball registration ends November 13. Ages 3-4: $20 Ages: 5-18: $40 Coaches Needed! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach for the Winter Basketball season (or any sports season), please contact Curtis Dorsey, YS&F Director, at 706791-7575.

Transportation is provided to the following schools: Cedar Ridge, Deer Chase, Diamond Lakes, Willis Foreman, Grovetown Elementary, Sue Reynolds, C.T. Walker, Tobacco Road, Baker Place, Euchee Creek, Lewiston Elementary, Brookwood, Martinez Elementary, Westmont, Evans Elementary, Freedom Park (walk). Additional schools can be added depending on demand. For programming information contact Darren Brown, SAC Director, at 706-791-7575/5127. For program registration call Parent Central Services at 706-791-4722. SKIES Unlimited Sign up now for the next Culinary Arts class, a monthly class which features fresh, seasonal foods. Classes are held according to age group at the CDC West on Wednesday afternoons at the following times: Ages 5-9: 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 10-17: 5:45-7:15 p.m.

Day Camp Nov. 25-29, 2013

Youth Services Center, Bldg. 45410 CYSS Youth 1st-5th Grade Registration begins November 1

Field Trips: Nov. 26 & 27 Breakfast, lunch and snack included Open to dependents of Active-Duty, Retired, DOD Civilians and Contractors registered with CYSS. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. For more info or to register, call 706-791-7575

Week 1: Hors d’oeuvres/finger foods Week 2: Soup and/or salad Week 3: Main course Week 4: Desserts

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Gordon’s Conference & Catering Bldg. 18402, 19th St. | 706-791-6780 After Duty Hours: 706-339-0827

NOW OFFERING

Upcoming Holiday Events Now is the time to book your holiday event. Booking early allows you to choose the best room for your celebration!

New to Fort Gordon? Gordon’s Conference and Catering offers a one-stop venue for all your catering and dining needs: • Gordon’s Café – Home to the best home-style lunch buffet • Conference and meeting rooms • Party rooms for all sizes of gatherings • Catering and hosting services

Join the Ten Star Card Program for Lunch After 10 stamps, your next lunch visit is free. Available from the register. (Minimum $7 purchase required.)

Lunch is a Treat! Lunch hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We provide busy professionals with a wide variety of home-cooked meals, a massive salad selection, soup and chili bar and the most delicious desserts on post! Blue Plate Specials are available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Host your special event during lunch and we’ll provide the room for free! Reservations: 706-791-6780 See our ad on page 27 for more details. Fast service and food you love!

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Celebrate All Your Milestones: Catering Made Easy Are you planning a celebration? We provide all the elements necessary for a successful event; seasonal menus, themed décor, and friendly, ontime service. Gordon’s Conference and Catering has got you covered! Take advantage of our experience and resources – we insure seamless planning, flawless execution and a successful event. Our catering service is available off post too! A Reason to Celebrate • The Company Dinner • Graduations • Christenings • Theme Parties • Home for Holidays

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Holiday Feast

Thanksgiving Day Dinner, Served on Thanksgiving Day Seatings: 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m. | 1:30-3:00 p.m. Advanced Paid Reservations (strongly encouraged): Adults $19.00 | Kids 6-10 $11.00 | Kids 2-5 $6.00 At the Door: Adults $21.00 | Kids 6-10 $13.00 | Kids 2-5 $7.00 Carving Station Roast Turkey with Giblet Gravy and Cornbread Dressing Carved Roast Round of Beef with Horseradish and Au Jus Glazed Ham with Candied Yam Patties Additional Entrees Burgundy Beef Tips with Steamed Rice, Roasted Chicken and Fried Chicken Tenders Hot Accompaniments Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, English Sweet Peas, Green Beans Almondine, Cut Sweet Corn, Scalloped Potatoes, Squash Casserole and Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Cold Accompaniments Salad Bar with Steamed Shrimp Dessert

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Assorted Dessert Bar with Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Pies

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Engagement Parties Rehearsal Dinners Birthdays Family Reunions Showers

Turkey Dinner’s To-Go

If you have thoughts of hiring a chef to prepare your special holiday meal, but find it inaccessible, here’s the next best thing: Pre-order your turkey and side dishes to go from Gordon’s Conference and Catering Dinner (feeds 6) Turkey Dinner: $75.00* Ham Dinner: $95.00* * Includes: Giblet Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Cut Corn, Green Beans, Cornbread Dressing, Macaroni and Cheese, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Rolls and a Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie Roast Turkey: $46.00 (add $10.00 for carving) Ham: $55.00 (add $10.00 for carving) Additional Items Corn Bread Dressing $22.00 Green Beans (32 oz) $12.00 Corn $12.00 Giblet Gravy $10.00 Macaroni and Cheese $28.00 Yam Patties $20.00 Mashed Potatoes (32 oz) $20.00 Pumpkin Pie $18.00 Sweet Potato Pie $20.00 Lemon, Chocolate or Carrot Cake $19.00 Peach Cobbler $26.00 Dinner Rolls (dozen) $11.00

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Aladdin Travel Bldg. 36200, 36th St. | 706-771-0089 | Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Call for tickets to local attractions! BLUE MAN GROUP - Now More Wow! Blue Man Group has taken their indescribable live celebration of art, technology, and music to a whole new level. Forget what you know – that was then, this is WOW! Military Discount Ticket Prices: Adult: $44 | Child (3-12): $29

Disney Military Salute Promotion Promotion has been extended to September 2014! South Carolina Aquarium We now sell South Carolina aquarium tickets in Charleston. Call or come in for prices.

Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd. | 706-791-5078 Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sun., 1-5 p.m. Bass Fishing Tournament at Butler Reservoir November 3, Daylight-Noon. Open to all ID cardholders and members of the public with a Fort Gordon fishing license guest permit (available at registration). $20 per person, $10 FGSC members with a $5 Big Fish Pot, $100 awarded to first place; $50 to second place. BMG Machine Gun “Fun Shoot” at Range 16 November 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come out and see vintage WWI to modern .50 caliber machine guns and automatic firearms. Open to registered class III automatic firearms owners. Participants must pre-register with Fort Gordon Outdoor Recreation. Open to all ID cardholders and their guests for viewing.

Hunter Education Course (Online Review) November 13 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. The online training is available at www.beasafehunter.org. The course is free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration recommended at www.georgiawildlife.com for both courses. Recreational Shooting at the Range November 16 & 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 per person, $5 FGSC members and $2 for persons under the age of 16.

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Gordon Lanes Bowling Center Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave. | 706-791-3446 Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight Sat., 9 a.m.-midnight | Sun., 1-10 p.m. This Month at Gordon Lanes: • Thanksgiving Specials Wednesday, November 27, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Thursday, Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2-10 p.m. Three games and shoe rental only $8 per person. A great family special! • Xtreme Cosmic Bowling Friday night 10 p.m.-midnight and Saturday night 7 p.m.-midnight. • Super Sundays 1-10 p.m. Three games of bowling and shoes $8 per person! • Bowlopolis Birthday Parties You bring the kids and the cake; we do the rest! • Wild Wednesdays 1-6 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. $1.50 per game and $1.50 shoe rental.

• “Big 10” Monday Madness 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Every Monday in November only $1.50 per game and $1.50 shoe rental (per person). The Holidays are Coming! Plan your holiday event with us! Call for details. We cater to all and for all occasions. • Birthday Parties • Church Groups • Military Functions • Family Reunions If it’s not listed, we probably can do that too! Groups from 10-150 • Snack Bar • Bar Pro Shop • Arcade Games

Kegler’s Sports Bar Great Atmosphere • Friendly Staff • Your Favorite Beverages! It’s all NEW! New seating and refinished wood paneling, new flooring, new bar tops and new lighting – not to mention, newly covered pool tables! It’s time for the NFL and we’ve got the whole package. Bring your friends; enjoy the big game on our 80” TV! We Serve You! Celebrate with us: Hail and Farewells; promotions; birthday parties; and holiday gatherings. See our ad on page 32 for more details.

24-Number Bingo Great entertainment! Win up to $4,000! Kegler’s Café Great food at a fair price!

Pointes West Army Resort at Lake Thurmond | P.O. Box 67, Appling, GA | 706-541-1057

Conference Center The holidays are full of tradition; gathering with friends and family, creating priceless memories, laughter, and of course indulging in delicious homemade foods.

accommodate you and your guests, the center offers seating for 120 guests, two flat-screen TVs, and it is equipped with a full, commercial kitchen. Outdoors, enjoy our comfy cushioned furniture on the patio as you take in the relaxing views and peaceful atmosphere.

The Conference Center at Pointes West Army Resort has everything you need for your next holiday get-together! Located on a beautiful point overlooking Clarks Hill Lake, our rustic 4,000 square foot conference center has distinctive charm and a laidback atmosphere. To

Let Pointes West Army Resort make your holiday gatherings unforgettable! For more information or to view or reserve the conference center, contact Jenna Parker at 706-541-1057.

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Bldg. 25429, 28th St. | 706-791-3025 Wed.-Fri., 3-8 p.m. | Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sun., Noon-9 p.m. (Closed Mon. & Tue.)

Upcoming events: Combatives Tournament Event Date: November 16-17 at Gym 5 Get Involved! BOSS is for Active, Guard and Reserve Single Soldiers, Single Parents and the Geographically Dispersed of all branches of the service, and includes Foreign Service Members.

Day Room Come and enjoy a relaxed environment at the BOSS Day Room, located at the BOSS Headquarters – hours are listed above. FREE: Wi-Fi | Direct TV | Billiards | Darts | Ping Pong | Foosball Go to the online calendar for a full list of events: www.fortgordon.com/boss/calendar.php

Hilltop Riding Stable Bldg. 509, Range Rd. | 706-791-4864 Wed.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mon.-Tue., Closed Family Fun Day November 16 & December 21, 1:30 & 3 p.m. Trail rides, ages seven and up. Children pay full price and parent pays half price. Please arrive 40 minutes before the ride time. What a wonderful way to spend a sunny day with your child! Open Riding Guided trail rides: see our website for riding times. Sat. and Sun.: No reservation required; first come, first served. Weekdays: 11 a.m. 24-hour reservation required. All riders must arrive 40 minutes before ride time. Ponies available for children ages 0 thru six years.

Think Hilltop for your next Event! We host birthday parties; holiday parties; conferences and team building events! Play grounds and picnic areas are open to the general public. Call for more information. Youth Horse Camp Reservation Book Now open for winter. We offer single day camp session for ages 7-13 yrs. Learn to ride, care for horses and more horse activities. Single day camps will be available in November and December. The Perfect Gift Looking for a unique way to say “I love you”? Give your loved one the gift of riding – a wonderful day out riding in stunning surroundings. Gift certificates now available; call for more information!

Trail Day Use for Privately Owned Horses Sun.-Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 per day, per horses with Coggins. Park and unload in the trailer area next to our wonderful playgrounds and picnic areas and ride out 20 miles of marked trails. 2013-2014 Activity Calendar Pick up your 2013-2014 Activity Calendars at our facility, or online at www.fortgordon.com. • Play grounds and picnic areas are open to the general public. • 100% ID check with all equine activities. • Closed shoes are required for all equine activities. • This facility will close with the heat index at 101˚F, or at times of thunder and lightning.

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Gordon Lakes Golf Club Bldg. 537, Range Rd. | 706-791-2433/6854/5796 Mon.-Thu., 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fri.-Sun., 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m. | Weather permitting Hello from Gordon Lakes Golf Club! Information regarding tournaments and events is posted at our information center in the clubhouse and on our webpage www.gordonlakesgolf.com

Please note: On weekends in November, tee times will start from 8 a.m. on all three nines. Starting times will be determined by weather. Please call ahead if you have any questions. Thank you!

Schedule Tee Times Schedule your tee times today by calling: 706-791-2433/6854/5796 (Ext 2) You may also schedule tee times by email: • william.fumai.naf@mail.mil • dallas.m.cooke.naf@mail.mil Tee times are taken four days in advance. Thanksgiving Day Opening Hours Thursday, November 28

Reservations for 2013/2014 Golf Tournaments The time to set up your fall golf tournaments is now! We are also booking tournaments for 2014! Please contact Bill Fumai/Dallas Cooke at 706-791-2433/ 6854 to book your event today. We Set the Standards in Golf! Gordon Lakes Golf Club now has new golf packages available for golf events; advertise your event weeks in advance on our GPS System! Let us post a video of your event on our GPS system and show fellow golfers how much fun your event is! Or how about becoming a Hole Sponsor? This unique feature is not available at any other golf club in the CSRA – get your name out there now! Golf Lessons Experience the finest in golf instruction with our PGA Golf Professionals Bill Vicain and Dallas Cooke! Book your appointment today by calling 706-791-2433: Individual Lesson:................................... $40 3-Series Lesson Package:........................ $100 5-Series Lesson Package:........................ $150

Gordon Lakes Golf Club will be open from 7:30 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. ONLY

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, GLGC will be closing at 2:30 p.m. in order our employees may share the day with their loved ones.

Fall Trifecta Saturday, November 2 Who has the best team at Gordon Lakes? Come take part in a great tradition; 27 holes of great golf, food and prizes! Format: 9 holes of best ball, 9 holes scramble and 9 holes of alternate shot. Super Seniors (70 and older) may play just 18 holes for $10 less per player. Time: 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $40 for Members, $50 for military, and $60 for civilians. Cost includes greens fees, cart fees, range tokens, lunch and prizes. Sign up in the Pro Shop or call 706-791-2433/ 6854.

We strongly recommend all patrons reserve tee times, as it is the busiest day of the fall golf season.

Golf Memberships Come join one of the best golf courses in the CSRA (The Augusta Chronicle, July 10) and the #1 Army golf course voted by the PGA of America. Join an elite group and play the only 27-hole Robert Trent Jones Sr. course in Augusta open to the public!

Night Golf Scramble Thursday, November 15 Sign up now for our annual 9-hole night golf event – all proceeds are awarded to Christmas House!

Members receive discounts on greens fees, cart fees, tournaments, range balls, cart rides and merchandise! Members also receive preferential tee times!

Format: Registration and cocktails 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Tournament at 7 p.m. Awards and dessert to follow 9 holes of golf. Total play is 18 holes, so participation is limited to 18 four-person teams.

Gordon Lakes Senior Dogfight Tuesdays and Thursdays. Must be 55 to be a member, valid handicap required. For more information please visit the website: http://tinyurl.com/seniordogfight

All rental equipment and patrons must be off the facility by 2:30 p.m. Gates will re-open Friday, November 29 at 7:30 a.m.

Cost: $50 per player. Cost includes greens fees, cart fees, range balls, dinner and prizes.

All lessons are 45-minutes.

Building 29300, 30th Street (706) 791-2390 www.fortgordon.com • AUTO REPAIRS • DIAGNOSTICS • OIL/FILTER/LUBE SERVICES

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• BG SERVICES • SELF HELP* • AND MORE

*A shop safety card is required for all self-help customers. To obtain a shop safety card you must watch the Safety Orientation video.

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Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre Bldg. 32100, 3rd Ave. | 706-793-8552

Upcoming SHOWS: Miracle on South Division Street, by Tom Dudzick

Show dates: November 16, 17, 22 & 23, December 5, 6 & 7, 2013 “It’s Christmas Eve, as we experience the story of the Nowak family, living amidst the urban rubble of Buffalo, NY’s East Side. Maybe the neighborhood is depressed, but not Clara, the family matriarch. She happily runs her soup kitchen and tends to the family heirloom – a 20-foot shrine to the Blessed Mother which adjoins the house. This neighborhood beacon of faith commemorates the day in 1942 when the Blessed Virgin Mary materialized in her father’s barber shop! When the play opens, a family meeting is in progress. Daughter Ruth divulges her plan to finally “go public” with the family miracle by creating a one-woman play about the sacred event. The results are heartfelt and hilarious.”

Announcing our 2014 Major Musical! Follies, Book by James Goldman, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Show dates: March 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2014

In FOLLIES the time is 1971, and theatrical impresario Dimitri Weissmann hosts a reunion of ex-Follies performers in his crumbling theatre, setting the stage for a parade of brilliant pastiche numbers, including “Losing My Mind,” “I’m Still Here,” and “Broadway Baby.” Amid the reminiscing, two middle-aged couples confront some unpleasant truths about their past and present and come face to face with the future. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart-wrenching and epic in scope, FOLLIES uses the musical theatre as a metaphor for the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years. It is a showcase for powerful dramatic actors, featuring a large cast rich in character, which provides opportunities for seasoned older performers. Spectacular and grand in scale, FOLLIES is a must see production!

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Adult Group Lessons Private Lessons Children’s Group Lessons Aqua Tots Registration: November 2 at 9 a.m.

Full schedule available online at www.fortgordon.com

Let Your Talent Shine: The Dinner Theatre operates for you and because of you! Would you like to volunteer your time with an award-winning facility? Perhaps you have a talent for costume, makeup or design? Or maybe there’s a part of you yearning to let your inner thespian loose? Whatever your talent, let it shine and get in touch! Call Steve Walpert at the Dinner Theatre at 706-793-8552.

FORT GORDON

Indoor Pool: Bldg. 21608, Brainard Ave. 706-791-3034

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Woodworth Consolidated Library Bldg. 33500, Rice Rd. | 706-791-7323

FREE REFERENCE/RESEARCH CLASSES To sign up, call 706-787-0230 or email thomas.g.moss@us.army.mil •

Woodworth Library Catalog (GLIS) November 5 Find Books, DVDs, Music CDs, and more.

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Academic OneFile November 12 Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources.

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E-Book Readers Demo November 19 Come learn how to download E-books from AKO for your Nook or Kindle.

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History Reference Center November 26 Discover the many features in this database of American and World History.

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Heritagequest Online December 3 Unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers, with coverage dating back to the late 1700s.

Class times: 4-7:30 p.m.

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Books Around Town Book Club* Thursday, November 21, 6 p.m.-until Let’s go restaurant hopping and read a book while we do it! The book selection for November is Zealot by Reza Aslan! The meeting location is Laziza on Washington Rd. Pre-School Story Hour: Join us in motivating our newest readers! Every Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. (through April 9, 2014) Dear Parents: Woodworth Consolidated Library warmly welcomes you and your children to participate in our Pre-school Story Hour! A series of fun educational activities are planned for children ages 2-5. To sign up, call 706-791-2449 or contact Joyce Daniels at joyce.daniels@us.army.mil. Game Night at the Library* Wednesday, November 6, 4-7:30 p.m. Featuring classic board games. Everyone is encouraged to attend and to bring any board or card game of their own. FREE candy and popcorn!

Movie Night* Wednesday, November, 6-7:30 p.m. Come watch Smoke Signals! We will have FREE candy and popcorn! Music in the Library Enjoy music in the library and learn more about different genres and points of interest in history. Check out books, CDs, or downloads for all your favorites! This month the library will feature Caribbean Rhythms! eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMovies and eMusic Download your favorites free by registering with your I.D. card at the library, and then create a My Account at: http://mylibraryus. fmwr.net/search~S25 Login: to your ‘My Account’ and select ‘Free Downloads’. Find event flyers, online catalog, how-to guides, and more at the Library’s website: www.gordon. army.mil/library

*To sign up or for more information, call 706-787-0230 or email thomas.g.moss@ us.army.mil

Preparing for college can be one of the most exciting time periods in your life, but it can also be one of the most stressful times due to the anxiety of obtaining financial assistance. What are the steps in obtaining financial assistance via scholarships, grants, or loans? When do I need to begin applying? The following information answers those questions and more. In applying for financial assistance, one of the first pieces of information to check is the application deadline. It is always best to apply early just in case materials are lost or misplaced but also to allow for time for delivery. You will also need to check if the application has to be in the office by the deadline or postmarked by the deadline. Regardless of your major, perfect your spelling. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to conduct a computer

spell check and proofread your application several times before submitting and have someone else proofread your application. You never know, the difference between earning a scholarship and not having a scholarship may depend on the correct spelling and grammar of the information provided in your application. Lastly, before you spend any time on an application, make sure you are eligible and that you qualify for that particular scholarship. For example, some providers give scholarships for students who meet a certain demographic or who plan to study a certain subject. This also holds true for age requirements. Some scholarships have age cut offs, such as 18 years of age by October 1. Not meeting the application requirements is an easy way for the scholarship provider to remove your application from the list of applicants.

There are many resources and websites that can help you in your search for financial assistance. www.Scholarship.com and www.fastweb. com/college-scholarships are a couple of links that opens up to multitudes of scholarship information. For scholarship information specifically helpful to Military Families visit www.militaryhandbooks.com to sign up for your free military handbook on scholarships for military children. For more information regarding scholarships for Military Students, contact the School Liaison Office at 706-791-7270/4168.

December 5 4-7 p.m. Barton Field

During Fort Gordonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s An Old Fashioned Christmas Festival

Active-Duty Enlisted Military & Their Family Members Only (ID Required)

Renee Martinez 706-791-2505

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Pointes West Army Resort Proudly Presents (Family Friendly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; G Rated)

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Gate Opens 5:30 p.m. | Movie Begins 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets out to Pointes West for a newly released family movie shown on our outdoor screen on the beach. Raffle prizes and complimentary popcorn, drinks and sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores provided.

on the Beach

For more information, call (706) 541-1057

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Soul food In Bingo Palace, Bldg. 15500, Corner of Lane Ave. and 15th St. | 706-791-5106 Tue.-Fri.: 5-10:30 p.m. | Sat.: 4-10 p.m. Specializing in soul food, Big Mama’s is opened for dinner only at the Jackpot Café in the Bingo Palace. If you feel comforted by mac n’ cheese, baked turkey wings or fried pork chops, Big Mama’s is your place!

What’s on the Menu?

Sandwiches, grill & snacks Gordon Lakes Golf Club, Range Rd. | Phone: 706-791-2433 (ext. 4) Mon.-Thu.: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Beverages & Cold Sandwiches served until 4 p.m.) Fri.-Sun.: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Beverages & Cold Sandwiches served until 5 p.m.) For the best views on post, head over to Bogey’s Grill! A varied lunch menu and daily specials are the best accompaniments for a great game of golf, but you don’t have to play to eat.

What’s on the Menu? New at Bogey’s Grill: Our Stacked Grilled Ham and Turkey Breast with Bacon on a Ciabatta Roll with our awesome steak fries. Now offered every day for the same price of $7.30. Try our new specialty sandwich! The 10oz. Angus Beef Steak Burger served with steak fries and a fountain soda for $9.45. Hungry for BBQ? Bogey’s is now offers a Shredded Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich with coleslaw, fries and a drink for $7.30. Looking for something light? Try the House Salad with Tuna, Tomatoes and Pickle with a drink for $6.25.

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Java Cafés offer delicious smoothies, coffees and snacks. For your convenience, each location also offers ready-to-eat snacks, hot food or yummy items from the grill! Call in orders for pick up!

Java Café at Darling Hall

Grill, snacks, smoothies & coffee. Grab breakfast or enjoy a hot lunch special! In Darling Hall | Bldg. 33720, Chamberlain Ave. | 706-791-1330 Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.-2.30 p.m.

Java Escape at Alternate Escapes Recreation Center Grill, snacks, smoothies & coffee

In Alternate Escapes Recreation Center | Bldg. 25722, B St. | 706-791-0785 Mon.-Thu.: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fri.-Sat.: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. | Sun.: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

Java Express

Snacks, coffee & smoothies Bldg. MWR-023, Chamberlain Ave. | 706-772-4702 Fri.: 1-8 p.m. | Sat.: Noon-8 p.m. | Sun.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Closed Mon.-Thu.)

Java Fitness at Gordon Fitness Protein shakes & smoothies

Bldg. 29607, Barnes Ave. | 706-791-2647 Mon., Wed., Fri.: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. | Tue., Thu.: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | Sat.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sun.: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Home to the Best Home-Style Lunch Buffet Bldg. 18402, 19th St. | 706-791-6780 Mon.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. “The Club” as it’s affectionately called by many, serves a vast array of dishes and menu items, from hot to cold, whole plates and soups to self-serve buffet-style and a massive salad bar. With an affordable menu, Starbucks coffee and a delish dessert bar, Gordon’s Conference and Catering has everything busy professionals need and want for their midday meal. Whether you are with a large group or flying solo, Gordon’s Conference and Catering can accommodate you!

What’s on the Menu?

Buffet: $8.95 (Beverage included) Taco Salad: $5.50 German Schnitzel: $7.50 Other Lunch Specials Include: A Little Italy! Spaghetti and Meatballs, or Meat Sauce, Lasagna and other pasta! Pacific Rim Fridays: Szechuan Beef with Broccoli, Hawaiian Chicken, Shrimp Fried Rice and more! Exciting New Menu Items: Bourbon Chicken, Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Ginger Glaze, Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, Grilled Mongolian Pork Chops, Baked Cod with Pineapple Salsa and Orange Sauce, The Cuban sandwich, Turkey on Focaccia

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Café Grill, salads, sandwiches, burgers & more Gordon Lanes Bowling Center, Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave. | 706-771-6907 Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Sat., 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun., 1-9 p.m. | Breakfast: Sat. 8-11 a.m. Kegler’s boasts the best burger on post, and who are we to disagree? Kegler’s Café offers fresh and fast food for all, whether you’re bowling a game or two, or relaxing with friends – grab your food to dine in, or take away.

What’s on the Menu?

Omelet Platters: from $4.50 on up Breakfast Platters: Hot Cakes with the Works (includes 2 Eggs, Grits or Hash Brown Patty, choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage with a Small Coffee) – $5.35 Cheeseburger: The best burger on post! – $2.75 Other Lunch Items Include: Hot Dogs, Foot Longs, Polish Sausage, Chili Dogs and more! Kegler’s serves almost anything you might want! Pretzels; French Fries; Chili; Potato Chips; Nachos; Chicken Wings; Flounder Sandwich; Shrimp Baskets and Salads.

Chinese food Located at the Bus Station | Bldg. 36000, 3rd Ave. | 706-792-9774 Sun.-Thu.: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fri.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fort Gordon’s only Chinese Restaurant offers a range of Chinese food to eat in or take out. Don’t see what you want on the menu? Just ask and they will make any dish upon request!

What’s on the Menu?

Combination Platters: $7.00 19 Platters to Choose From! Sesame Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Boneless Ribs, and more! *All patters served with Fried Rice and Egg Roll or Two Chicken Wings

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Turkish/Mediterranean Cuisine In Signal Towers, Bldg. 29808, Chamberlain Ave. | 706-791-5849 Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Breakfast served until 10:30 a.m.

For delectable Mediterranean cuisine, head over to Signal Towers! Serving both breakfast and lunch, Shishkebab serves a range of omelet platters and breakfast sandwiches, as well as salads, lunch plates, pastries and much more!

What’s on the Menu?

Stuffed Grape Leaves: 4 pieces – $3.00 Mediterranean Salad with Drink: Lettuce, onion, green onion, parsley, red bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled red cabbage, boiled egg, black olives – $5.50 Gyro Wrap Combo: Gyro, fries, soft drink and Tzatziki sauce – $7.99 Grilled Salmon Platter with Drink: Grilled Salmon with Turkish spices, served with rice, salad, pita and Tzatziki sauce – $9.25

Mexican food In The Courtyard, Bldg. 36708, Brainard Ave. | 706-910-1044 Sun.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sat.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Happy Hour: 4 p.m.-7 p.m. | Delivery Available (Mon.-Sat.: 5-9 p.m.)

Teresa’s serves a wide variety of Mexican dishes – including authentic Mexican tacos – for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Want a speedy option for lunch? Teresa’s conveniently offers an Express Menu from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Ask about our party room for special occasions!

What’s on the Menu?

Speedy Gonzales: One taco, one enchilada and choice of rice or beans – $4.25 Lunch #10: Two grilled chicken soft tacos and Spanish rice served with pico de gallo – $6.00 Burrito California: 10-inch flour tortilla with your choice of grilled chicken or steak served with rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, guacamole and sour cream – $7.50 All specials come with an endless fountain drink Menu items price range: $4.25 on up

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“NEED TO KNOW” DIRECTORY

Family and MWR ADMINISTRATION Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) 706-791-4140 Room 382, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave. FYI Advertising Sales 706-791-3912 Room 337, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave.

Fort Gordon Thrift Shop 706-791-2779 Bldg. 39102, Behind The Exchange

CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness 706-791-5104 Bldg. 45410, 46th St.

Information and Referral Services 706-791-0792

Sports, Recreation AND Leisure

Military OneSource 1-800-342-9647

Aladdin Travel 706-771-0089 Bldg. 36200, 36th St.

Mobilization and Deployment Program 706-791-1958

FYI Creative Director 706-791-3218

Outreach 706-791-8358

FYI Editorial 706-791-6234

Relocation Services Welcome Center: Darling Hall, Rm. 172 Lending Closet: Darling Hall, Rm. 172 706-791-4181/1922

For a complete list of DFMWR key personnel, visit www.fortgordon.com/staff.php

Community Services Army Community Services (ACS) 706-791-3579 / Toll Free: 1-877-310-5741 Suites 224, 155 & 172, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave. Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) 706-791-2820 Army Family Team Bldg. (AFTB) 706-791-2820 Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) 706-791-3880 Christmas House 706-791-3880 Domestic Violence Hotline 706-791-STOP (7867) EAMC Department of Social Work Service (SWS) 706-787-3656/5811 Employment Readiness Program (ERP) 706-791-7878 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) 706-791-4872 Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 706-791-3648/6632 Family Outreach Center 706-791-5220 Financial Readiness 706-791-1918/8586

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Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 706-791-8777 Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) 706-787-4767/1767 Swap and Assist Shop 706-791-3579 Behind The Exchange

Alternate Escapes 706-791-0785 Bldg. 25722, B St. Bingo Palace 706-793-0003 Bldg. 15500, Corner of Lane Ave. & 15th St. BOSS Headquarters 706-791-3025 Bldg. 25489, 28th St. Carlson Wagonlit Travel – Official Travel 706-798-0990 Room 117, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave.

Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS)

Courtyard Outdoor Pool 706-791-3550 Ring Hall, Bldg. 36710, Brainard Ave.

Child Development Center Main 706-791-2701/6761 Bldg. 45300, 45th St.

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre 706-793-8552 Bldg. 32100, 3rd Ave.

Child Development Center East 706-791-8707/8507 Bldg. 290, 225 East Hospital Rd.

Fort Gordon Sportsman’s Club 706-791-5078 Bldg. 00445, Carter Rd.

Child Development Center West 706-791-0732 Bldg. 18407, 537 19th St.

Get Outdoors Gordon 706-791-2556

CYSS Family Child Care 706-791-3993/4440 Bldg. 28320 Lane Ave. CYSS GA Pre-K & Pre-K/Kindergarten Afterschool Programs 706-791-1306/4790 Bldg. 45400, 46th St. CYSS/Parent Central Services 706-791-4455/4722 Bldg. 28320, Lane Ave. CYSS School-Age Services & Middle School/Teen Programs 706-791-7575/6500 Bldg. 45410, 46th St.

Gordon Fitness Center 706-791-2647 Bldg. 29607, Barnes Ave. Gordon Lakes Golf Club 706-791-2433 Bldg. 537, Range Rd. Gordon Lanes Bowling Center 706-791-3446 Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave. Gym #3 706-791-2864 Bldg. 25510, Brainard Ave.

“NEED TO KNOW” DIRECTORY

Gym #5 706-791-7370 Bldg. 25713, 26th St. Gym #6 – Fitness Center 706-791-6872 Bldg. 21713, 21st St. Hilltop Riding Stable 706-791-4864 Bldg. 509, North Range Rd. Indoor Swimming Pool 706-791-3034 Bldg. 21608, Brainard Ave. Leitner Lake Conference Center 706-791-5078 1.5 miles down Gibson Rd. from Range Rd. Pointes West Army Resort 706-541-1057 At Lake Thurmond Sports, Fitness and Aquatics 706-791-1142 Bldg. 29719, Barnes Ave. Woodworth Consolidated Library 706-791-7323 Bldg. 33500, Rice Rd.

Miscellaneous

ID Card Section/DEERS Office 706- 791-1927/1930 Darling Hall, Bldg. 33720

Army Volunteer Corps 706-791-3880 Room 169, Bldg. 33720, 307 Chamberlain Ave.

IHG Army Hotels 706-790-3676 Military Police Station 706-791-4380/4537

Commissary 706-791-3718 Bldg. 37200, 3rd Ave. By-Pass

NAF Civilian Personnel Office 706-791-6382

The Exchange 706-793-7171 Bldg. 38200

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate 706-791-3148

Southeastern Stages, Inc – Bus Station 706-793-0026 Bldg. 36200, 36th St.

Post Information 706-791-0110

Fort Gordon & Community Credit Union 706-793-0012 Bldg. 36305, Ave. of the States

Public Affairs Office (PAO) 706-791-7003 Bldg. 29801, Nelson Hall, 520 Chamberlain Ave.

Fort Gordon Housing Office 706-791-5116/7067/9658 Fort Gordon Recycling 706-791-7881/706-831-3409 (cell) Bldg. 997, 10th St. and Chamberlain Ave. Gordon’s Car Care Auto Skills Center 706-791-2390 Bldg. 29300, 30th St.

Signal Museum 706-791-3856 Signal Towers, Bldg. 29808, Chamberlain Ave. Veterinary Services 706-787-7375/3815 Bldg. 500, Range Rd.

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