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Funny GIs - ssGT (ReT) Thom TRan Takes ouR quesTIons and Talks abouT The GIs oF Comedy | Fly away aT PoInTes wesT - PaRasaIlInG GIves you wInGs! | loCal nosh - FResh Food makes all The dIFFeRenCe | eaT smaRT - FoRT GoRdon GeTs an assIsT In enjoyInG healThy lIFesTyles

JUNE 2012

Tuesday, July 3 • 3:00-11:00 p.m.

Fireworks (begin at dark)

Carinval & Water Rides (begin at 3:00 p.m.)

Over 40 Food & Craft VendorsFest Tent Seating (Lots of shade, come early)

Avoid the lines, purchase your Advanced Carnival Tickets & Armbands at Aladdin Travel & Gordon Lanes

Check out www.fortgordon.com or call 706-791-6779 for more details

Live Concerts Featuring:The Swingin’ Medallions

U.S. Army Signal Corps Band

Free Admission • Open to the Public

Fort Gordon’s

Independenceday celebratIon

Fort Gordon’s

Independenceday celebratIon

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CoNtENts

From thE CovErJean Gordon explains the cover:

His name is Captain Michael T. Green. His two daughters, Miranda and Tatiana, are in the photo with him. My pastel sketch was based on a photo taken at his farewell ceremony – I just fell in love with the picture and decided to sketch it for his birthday (May 1). He was able to receive it via email – there is no way to get anything to him thru mail since he just deployed. Though I am used to painting with abstract style and bright colors, I went with pastels to get a more realistic style, which is Captain Green preferred.

Jean Gordon has lived in the Augusta Area over twenty years. Her work is displayed in local galleries, restaurants and in her flower shop, The Bloom Closet. Her use of vibrant colors, whimsical subjects and strong lines make her work a favorite among many. You can check out her new work at www.JeanGordonArtist.com.

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FUNNY GIS - SSGT (RET) THOM TRAN TAKES OUR QUESTIONS AND TALKS ABOUT THE GIS OF COMEDY | FLY AWAY AT POINTES WEST - PARASAILING GIVES YOU WINGS! | LOCAL NOSH - FRESH FOOD MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE | EAT SMART - FORT GORDON GETS AN ASSIST IN ENJOYING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

JUNE 2012


FeaTuRes22 Let’s fly

If ever you’ve wanted to do a Superman or a Peter Pan and take off into the sky, this article is for you.

40 funny man: thom tranNot too many people can boast a successful television, film and comedy career after receiving a bullet to the back of the head. Thom Tran can. A former Soldier, Tran has endured traumatic experiences he now employs as fodder for his standup routine. To top it all, Tran and three other service members (prior and active) are touring the country as the GIs of Comedy. Hats off to these guys, folks - they defend our nation and make us laugh.

44 Local ProduceLocal food suppliers are coming out of the woodwork - but where can you find them and why should you try? We examine the fast-growing trend of buying local produce, meats and seafood; all done for your benefit. Eat fresh; eat well.

50 eat SmartBut what if you know very little about the food that’s available? You aren’t a cook, don’t know your way around the kitchen or find yourself with the responsibility of small mouths to feed on a budget? CYSS has collaborated with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program to help Fort Gordon families with their lifestyle habits.

In eveRy Issue5 editor’s notes

7 Around town calendar

8 events with Swami

9 Your Health

10 customer care Zone

12 reflections

13 restaurant reviews

15 financial fundamentals

16 Service member Stories

18 never forget

21 Planning Your career

27 this month in mwr

55 from the Bookshelf

57 tech ninja

59 movie review

60 Snapshot

63 next

65 In focus

june 2012

CoNtribUtors

Asuncion Edwards Jeff Haskell Kathleen Haskell Nathan Hoeller Kim Hussey Susie Joyner

Arial Marsh Jenna Parker Pamela Rachal Jerry Swain Molly Swift Alice Wynn

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Ever wonder how some people get to where they are without bowing to the stress of success and expectations? Yeah, me too. But, there are times we just happen to speak to someone who has overcome a block in their life and we hit upon some of the answer.

That’s what happened to me when I interviewed Thom Tran (Page 40) about his foray into the world of stand-up comedy and the formation of the comedy group, The GI’s of Comedy. Currently living in Los Angeles, Tran was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army, AIT at Fort Gordon, and a dedicated Soldier. Then he was shot in the back of the head while deployed to Iraq. He also lost his roommate just weeks before returning home. After raging through a couple of years, Tran struggled against his medical discharge and only found relief by performing stand-up comedy – a career move which led to work in film and television. He is a funny, funny guy and we hope to soon welcome him and the other GI’s to Fort Gordon.

My admiration for our service members and their friends seems to grow with each I meet. Thank you. Whether prior service or active; the experiences and values you carry with you only prove again and again that MWR’s mission is not only wanted, but needed. We can help you find creative, or stress-relieving outlets – ways to enjoy your time more easily and with those you love. Like horse riding, golf, bowling or acting. Or, if you fancy something more active, try kayaking or parasailing at Pointes West!

We’re also about to lay down some serious fun for July – our Independence Day Celebrations will knock your socks off on July 3. Gary Sinise – from Forrest Gump and CSI fame – is bringing the Lt. Dan Band to Fort Gordon July 5. And, for a limited audience, independent country artist, Natalie Stovall will once more perform!

I’m looking forward to it all already – and I have the rest of June to get through first!

editor’snotesMolly Swift, Editor

JUNE 2012The 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.

staFFMolly Swift EditorNathan Hoeller Creative DirectorBartley Harper Senior Graphic Designer/WebmasterJenifer Immer Graphic DesignerHeather Addis Staff WriterArial Marsh Staff Writer

CommaNdMG Alan R. Lynn Commanding GeneralCOL Robert A. Barker Garrison Commander

dFmWr admiNistratioNJames T. Green Director, DFMWRTiffany Olds Chief, NAF Support ServicesKim Lyons Chief, Marketing Director

FYi advErtisiNg aNd salEsAnna Gaillard Corporate Sponsorship & Sales Manager

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Around Town

19th Street, Building 18402 • (706) 791-6780 • Fax (706) 793-7414

Gordon’s Conference & Catering provides dining, conference and catering solutions. Our experienced staff wants to help you with your special occasion: birthdays, hail & farewells, conferences, weddings and more!

Dine With Us!Gordon’s Conference & Catering serves a wide array of hot and cold items Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Choose from our daily specials, hot sandwiches, buffet or salad bar. We also serve Starbucks coffee! For a complete menu, pick up the MWR Dining Guide or find us online at www.fortgordon.com.

CateringOur catering services are second to none in quality and flexibility! We are here to serve you, so let us help you design a beautiful celebration, professional networking conference or formal gathering. Need off-site catering? No problem. Contact our catering manager, Janice Ivey, for more information.

CEreative Cuisine

xceptional Service


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Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes

Disc Golf Ironman

5th Annual Father-Daughter Dinner & Dance Gala

3 p.m.-9 p.m.

Put this date on your calendar! june 4th at the Augusta commons is the 3rd Annual mudbugabeaux n-Brew, a crawfish boil and craft beer festival that will include a crawfish eating contest, commemorative t-shirts, and more! country singer/song writer Kip moore will be the headliner for this year’s event.

Augusta Commons | Broad Street | Downtown Augusta GA

Bell Auditorium | 712 Telfair St. | Downtown Augusta GA

International Disc Golf Center | 3828 Dogwood Lane | Appling GA

The Doubletree Hotel | 2651 Perimeter Parkway | Augusta GA

calling all super heroes! Super grover has lost his super-ness! never fear, the fabulous five Super Heroes are here – featuring elmo as captain fuzzy! elmo, Abby cadabby, Zoe and all their furry friends are on a quest to put the “super” back in Super grover. Singing and dancing their way through fun lessons on healthy habits, they discover how exercise, rest, nutritious food and good hygiene can save Super grover – and turn your children into Super Heroes, too! You’ll be feeling good when elmo’s Super Heroes comes to town! for more information, go to www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com.

International disc golf center presents disc golf Ironman! An exciting tournament that includes three rounds all packed into one day! If you’ve never participated in an Ironman, now’s your chance! check-in/registration to begin at 8:30 a.m. tee off at 10 a.m. for more information, contact the Idg at (706) 261-6342.

5 p.m. (seating begins at 4 p.m.)

Attention dads! for father’s day, spend time with your daughter! enjoy dinner, dancing, a silent auction and entertainment by the tony Howard Band and much more. events proceeds will benefit local non-profit organizations. (Past recipients include Safe Homes of Augusta, full circle refuge Inc., Bethlehem community center, james Brown family foundation and more.)

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militaryblood.dod.milWE ARE THE ARMED SERVICES BLOOD PROGRAM

June 27th from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.BoSS headquarterS on

BarneS avenue and 19th Street

all Blood received goeS directly down range to the men and women who need it.

SnackS and drinkS will Be provided.

the company who SendS the moSt perSon-nel to donate Blood will receive $150 in

mwr fundS for their unit.

3rd annual BoSS Blood drive

eventswithswami

Our nation’s celebration of independence is next month and we will be partying right along with our Independence Day Celebration on Barton Field! This event continues to get larger every year and so do the entertainment and the amusement rides. Fort Gordon’s celebration will take place at 5 p.m., Tuesday July 3.

You’re asking yourself, “Why is the post doing the 4th of July on the 3rd?” There are actually several celebrations in the CRSA during this time. An agreement was reached years ago whereby the various celebrations would not conflict with one other. This allows CSRA and Fort Gordon residents to attend all the events. Please check the local community calendar for other Independence Day celebrations times

and locations.

You can leave your coolers at home because we will have so many food vendors out there, you will have a difficult time deciding if you want a funnel cake, a smoked turkey leg or some BBQ. The kids can have a splashing time at the carnival water park and many other rides. For your musical pleasure, the awesome U.S. Army Signal Corps band will provide accompanying music with one of the greatest fireworks displays in the CRSA!

So pack up your blankets, chairs, and the kids and come celebrate our nation’s independence on Barton Field. Please come early and let the good times begin!

Independence Day Celebrationtuesday July 3 | 5 p.m.-until

Bo Bice - Performing Friday at 8 p.m.

Jerry “Swami” Swain, Special Events Coordinator

Independence day Celebration


yourhealth

Kathleen Haskell, EAMC Marketing

june is Cataract awareness monthThings are more personal when sharing a friend’s health care experience

More than 20 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts. According to Prevent Blindness America, cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States. More than half of all Americans have cataracts by the time they are 80 years old.

Reading the data and research about health and wellness issues such as Cataract Awareness is one thing, but knowing someone who has had cataracts and subsequent surgery, made me curious to learn more. I decided to visit with a friend who had the surgery at Eisenhower to find out how everything went.

Mrs. Lynn McDearis is full of southern charm. She was gracious enough to share her condition and surgery experience. The problems with her vision came about gradually. The main problem for Lynn was her declining eyesight and continued vision difficulties, even with fairly new glasses.

“Blurred far-sighted and near-sighted vision issues were the most problematic,” Lynn said. “I was unable to read road signs and road lights were extremely blurry at night. Any kind of reading material became difficult even with bifocals. I had never had reading problems before.”

Information from Prevent Blindness America explains exactly what a cataract is and what the symptoms are: A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. The lens of the eye is located behind the pupil and the colored iris, and is normally transparent. The lens helps to focus images onto the retina, which transmits the images to the brain.

Vision may become blurry or dim because the cataract stops light from properly passing through to your retina.

Lynn went to her regular eye doctor off post, who indicated her vision problems were due to cataracts. Her eye doctor told her she would need to decide whether to have surgery or not. Her choices were to purchase frequently updated eyeglasses or have the cataract surgery. When she decided she might want to pursue the cataract surgery, she found she was to be referred to Eisenhower’s Ophthalmology Clinic.

“I didn’t know I would be seeing Col. Larry Andreo at Eisenhower,” she stated with a smile. “I had to get my primary care doctor to provide the referral, and I first met Dr. Andreo sometime in August 2011. He confirmed I had cataracts and said my vision would only get worse with time. He advised I should think about what I wanted to do. The following October I called back and told him I wanted to have the surgery. Dr. Andreo explained what happens during the cataract surgery and the types of lenses available for me.”

The most common kind of cataract surgery performed today is in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center on an outpatient basis. Using an operating microscope, the surgeon makes a very small incision in the surface of the eye in or near the cornea. A thin ultrasound probe is inserted into the eye and uses ultrasonic vibrations to dissolve the clouded lens. These tiny fragmented pieces are suctioned out through the same ultrasound probe. Once the cataract is removed, an artificial lens is placed into the thin capsular bag that the cataract previously occupied. This lens is essential in helping the eye to focus after surgery. The surgery typically takes about 30 minutes and usually requires only minimal sedation. Numbing eye drops or an injection around the eye is used and in general, no stitches are required to close the wound. Often no eye patch is required after this surgery.

There is another type of cataract surgery mainly used for very advanced cataracts, where the lens is too dense to dissolve into fragments. This technique requires a larger incision so that the cataract can be removed in

one piece without being fragmented inside the eye. An artificial lens is placed in the capsular bag that the cataract previously occupied. This surgical technique requires a various number of sutures to close the larger wound, and visual recovery is often slower, requiring use of an eye patch after surgery.

“A few days after surgery I had very bad itching and was seeing floaters,” Lynn stated. “Things have slowly improved. Now I’ve been diagnosed with a gland problem causing a decrease in oil produced to cover the eye, often referred to as “dry eye”. I’m being treated for that and am followed regularly by the doctor. I would advise others to always discuss any current eye issues with their doctor.”

The exact cause of cataracts is unknown. Most often, cataracts are part of getting older. As you age, you are at greater risk of developing cataracts. There are also several possible risk factors for cataracts, such as intense heat or long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun, certain diseases such as diabetes, inflammation in the eye, hereditary influences, events prior to birth such as German measles in the mother, long-term steroid use, eye injuries, eye diseases or smoking.

The key to preventing loss of vision is regular eye exams. If you are 65 or older, you should get a complete eye exam every one or two years, even if you have no noticeable vision problems. Be sure to ask your eye doctor for a dilated eye exam.

Ophthalmology services are available at Eisenhower. If you are a DoD eligible beneficiary, regardless of your age or if you have a physician outside Eisenhower, you are entitled to use any of over 30 specialty services within the medical center. The Specialty Care Coordination Center (SCCO) handles all specialty clinic referrals and provides a one-stop shop for appointment management and consultation with external doctors. If you require cataract surgery or would like to coordinate an appointment with any of the specialty clinics at Eisenhower, have your family practice physician refer you through our SCCO by calling (706) 787-0297 or toll free (877) 667-5828.

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customercarezoneJeff Haskell, Customer Service Program Coordinator

The school age Center

Now school is out and your children have started their long anticipated summer vacation, you may be aware of a potentially disastrous situation looming on the horizon. “What are my kids going to do this summer?” you wonder, perhaps a bit frantically. “My angels already don’t like going to the sitter’s house. I still have to work and I can’t let them stay home by themselves. What am I going to do?” It is then you realize the Fort Gordon Child, Youth & School Services School Age Center (formerly School Age Services) is there to care for your children regardless if school is in session or not. If you’re unfamiliar with this program or the multitude of FREE fun-filled field trips planned for this summer, read on!

Darren Brown, the Center’s manager, filled me in on what this fantastic facility has to offer youth in grades 1-5 year-round. “We have four dedicated rooms; a game room, art room,

computer lab and a homework room for when school is in session. The game room has top of the line equipment like a pop-a-shot basketball game, large scale air hockey game, a foosball table, two pool tables and lots of other table games. The art room is loaded with 4-H Club projects, a karaoke system, and wall lockers full of arts and crafts supplies. We also practice drama in the art room. Our computer lab and robotic kits are always a favorite with our children – even when school is not in session. Of course, during the school year we use our homework room and have a dedicated teacher to help ensure academic success.”

“Alright, I get it Darren.” I said, “You have everything but the kitchen sink. Now please tell me about…” Darren stopped me before I could finish. With a huge smile he said, “Jeff, we even have a kitchen sink! Literally it is in our kitchen, which we use with our oven

for cooking classes. In fact, we offer a wide assortment of 4-H Clubs our children can participate in. These clubs include sewing, triple play sports, Phototech, gardening and various community service clubs. We also feature several Boys and Girls Clubs of America programs like Smart Moves, Smart Girls and Character Counts.” I looked at Darren, amazed. “O.K., you have everything including a kitchen sink. I got it.”

With school being out I wondered if even all these activities were enough to keep even the most finicky child from getting bored. I asked Darren if he had any aces up his sleeve, in case the “boredrums” began to set in. “Jeff, I have saved the best for last. I haven’t mentioned any of our funtastic field trips we have this summer!”

“Field trips?” I gasped. “Darren, with the price of gas you’d be lucky to get to the


Courtyard Pool this summer!” Darren reassured me that, in addition to going to the Courtyard Pool, there would be numerous field trips this summer. “The best part of all our field trips is they are provided at absolutely no additional cost to parents. We pay for transportation – which consists of nice, chartered busses – we cover all admission fees and meals, and we even give the children spending money in the form of tokens. In the entire time I’ve been at the School Age Center this is the biggest hit with both the parents and children.”

I had to admit, Darren had me hooked. Was this really too good to be true? I asked him, what some of the trips planned in June were. “I’m glad you asked. We have some trips coming up that will please even the most hard-to-please person there is. On June 1, we will go to Imagine It!, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. On June 6, we will go to Medieval Times and see such medieval sports like jousting and sword fighting and learn about life in medieval times. On June 8, we’ll head to the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston to see the state-of-the-art environmental learning center showcasing the entire spectrum of the Southeast Appalachian Watershed in South

Carolina.”“On June 13, we’ll go to the Cable Network

News (CNN) Headquarters in Atlanta and then, on June 15, we are going to Turner Field and tour the field and clubhouse areas. Later, on the 22nd, we head over to the number one attraction in Georgia - Stone Mountain. We round out the month of June with a trip to the Children’s Nature Museum in Charlotte, NC, where children can walk among butterflies, observe live animals, or explore numerous hands-on activities. On June 29, we will explore the 7th largest children’s museum in America, the Upstate Children’s Museum in Greenville, SC.”

At this point my head was spinning from all the things Darren told me about. I was afraid to ask any more questions, but I knew I had to. “Darren, is there anything else you haven’t mentioned that’s going on this month?” I cringed as the words left my mouth. “Well, I don’t think I mentioned our celebration of the Army’s birthday. On June 14th, we will mark the occasion by releasing balloons and we will have a very distinguished visitor come to talk about what the Army means to them.”

Instead of adding the usual ICE comments,

I decided to look at consumer reviews for some of the field trip destinations. Here’s how customers rated these destinations:

• Imagine It! The Children’s Museum ofAtlanta: Rated 3.5 out of five stars and 50th out of 173 Atlanta attractions.

• SouthCarolinaAquarium:Rated it four out of five stars.

• TheChildren’sMuseumoftheUpstate: Rated five out of five stars. Some reviews are, “Love this place!!”, “Great place! Even the adults had fun.”, “I am glad we got a family membership! Before my kids even get home they already ask when we are going back to CM :) It’s fun, educational and interesting even for adults.”

Aside from a trip to the Magic Kingdom, it doesn’t get any better than this. I hope your child has an opportunity for a wonderful summer filled with lifetime memories with a little help from our Fort Gordon School Age Center. See you next month!

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restaurantreviews

ESTABLISHMENTService

Cleanliness

FOODPresentation

TasteQuality/Freshness

AVERAGE PRICING $11-$20


Cleanliness

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

mean the restaurant is a bad restaurant.

Taj of India Happy House502 Furys Ferry Road, Augusta

706.860-6665

On entering, we thought, “we’re going to like this place.” Taj of India has a warm and cozy atmosphere, the aroma of tantalizing spices

and delicious food. It made us instantly hungrier than the moment before we walked through the door. They offer a wide variety of tempting selections, from appetizers to desserts, including a substantial variety of

vegetarian dishes ... a must for your ‘favorites’ list.


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Raes Coastal Cafe3208 West Wimbledon Drive, Augusta

706.738.1313

Raes Coastal Cafe offers a short wait, a well lit and very clean dining area and great

service, plus the food is almost too pretty to eat. Their quality, taste and presentation was an experience like no other, making it a great

dining experience with prices that are easy on the wallet. Although Raes Coastal Cafe is family-friendly, it would be a great place for a

romantic dinner. This is one of Augusta’s best kept secrets.

3008 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta706.798.4055

Greeted with a smile, Happy House is a friendly, family-oriented and casual restaurant that brings the delicious delight of authentic Korean food. It’s like one big happy family

because all the waiters help each other, which made the wait very short. Entrées are served along with five sides included in the

traditional dinnerware. While the outside of restaurant was not pleasing, the dining room

was spotless with a simple, cozy décor.

It doesn’t matter who my father was;

it matters who I remember he was.

-Anne Sexton

Tony HowardDJ, 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


restaurantreviews


Cleanliness

FOODPresentation




Cleanliness

FOODPresentation



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

mean the restaurant is a bad restaurant.

Taj of India Happy House502 Furys Ferry Road, Augusta

706.860-6665

On entering, we thought, “we’re going to like this place.” Taj of India has a warm and cozy atmosphere, the aroma of tantalizing spices

and delicious food. It made us instantly hungrier than the moment before we walked through the door. They offer a wide variety of tempting selections, from appetizers to desserts, including a substantial variety of

vegetarian dishes ... a must for your ‘favorites’ list.


Cleanliness

FOODPresentation



Raes Coastal Cafe3208 West Wimbledon Drive, Augusta

706.738.1313

Raes Coastal Cafe offers a short wait, a well lit and very clean dining area and great

service, plus the food is almost too pretty to eat. Their quality, taste and presentation was an experience like no other, making it a great

dining experience with prices that are easy on the wallet. Although Raes Coastal Cafe is family-friendly, it would be a great place for a

romantic dinner. This is one of Augusta’s best kept secrets.

3008 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta706.798.4055

Greeted with a smile, Happy House is a friendly, family-oriented and casual restaurant that brings the delicious delight of authentic Korean food. It’s like one big happy family

because all the waiters help each other, which made the wait very short. Entrées are served along with five sides included in the

traditional dinnerware. While the outside of restaurant was not pleasing, the dining room

was spotless with a simple, cozy décor.

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financialfundamentals

Whydoyouneedinsurance?

Insurance is critical to good financial planning because it protects your assets (your possessions and your money) against a potential loss.

InsuranceBasicsInsurance jargon and concepts can be

confusing. Insurance is basically a contract between you and a company that agrees to be responsible for the cost of the loss or damage to your property, either owned or rented. This contract is called a policy. Your responsibility in the contract is to make regular payments, called premiums, in a lump sum, or smaller amounts over time as prescribed by the insurance company. Premiums can be expensive. The policy spells out the circumstances under which the insurance company pays you and the maximum amount of money payable. The insured events covered are called perils and generally include things like different types of accidents, acts of nature, illnesses, injuries or death. As mentioned earlier, premiums can be expensive, but a higher deductible can lower them. A deductible is the amount of the loss that you are responsible for paying. Let’s say you have an accident that is your fault and your deductible for the collision coverage is $500. If the cost to repair your vehicle is $4200, you will pay the repair shop $500 and your insurance company will pay the remainder of $3700.

There are two types of insurance according to the coverage. Property insurance will pay for damages or the loss of your property or possessions and liability insurance will pay for the losses of others when you are found to be responsible for the loss (liable).

VehicleInsuranceA service member’s first major purchase

may be a vehicle (car, truck or motorcycle). Automobile insurance combines liability and property insurance coverage into a single policy. Liability protects you if you are held responsible for property losses and bodily injury suffered by others. It does not pay for bodily injury losses suffered by you or your passengers. Coverage for passenger injury losses is found in the medical expenses section of the policy. The automobile liability insurance limits may be quoted as three figures, for example 25/50/25. The first

figure is the per-person bodily injury limit, the maximum your insurer will pay for any one person’s bodily injury, in this case $25,000. The second figure is the per-accident bodily injury limit, the maximum the insurance company will pay for all bodily injury liability losses from an accident. The last figure is the per-accident property damage liability limit. These three figures happen to be the minimum required liability that you need to legally drive a vehicle in Georgia, register your vehicle and obtain Georgia license plates (tags) or renew, replace, or transfer your Georgia tags.

Collision and Comprehensive coverage is included in the Physical Damage Insurance portion of your policy. The collision portion will pay for losses to your vehicle due to a collision with another vehicle or object, or have an accident when yours is the only vehicle (for example, you swerve to miss an object and your vehicle is damaged in a rollover). Comprehensive insurance covers damages to your vehicle due to any other peril (robbery, act of nature, vandalism).

Insurance pays only up to the limits established in your policy. Now is a good time to check the limits on your insurance policies. What happens if you only have the minimum liability required by law in Georgia and you are at fault in an accident with a brand new luxury vehicle such as a BMW, Mercedes Benz or

Lexus? Or, what if you are at fault in an accident with several other vehicles? The damages could easily exceed your $25,000 property damage liability limit. Here’s another scenario: what happens if you are at fault in an accident involving a vehicle with multiple passengers? If one or two of those passengers are seriously injured, perhaps hospitalized for several weeks, you could easily exceed your $50,000 maximum bodily injury limit. If the hospital or repair bills exceed your liability limits, you will have to pay out of pocket for everything over the limits in the policy. If you don’t have the money to pay, you can be sued, your property auctioned off and wages garnished to pay the amount owed.

It is possible to cancel your vehicle registration when the vehicle is not going to be driven on the public roads and highways of Georgia for ANY reason. However, such a move must be carefully considered and researched beforehand. Most insurance companies require a vehicle to be stored or placed in non-operation (mounted on blocks) before they will agree to drop liability and provide comprehensive only coverage. If you are still making payments to a lending institution on the vehicle, the lender will required you to maintain full coverage. And keep in mind: your vehicle should NEVER be driven without insurance, with a cancelled tag, or a revoked or suspended driver’s license!

Asuncion Edwards, ACS, Intern with ACS Financial Readiness

Insurance basics and vehicle InsurancePolicy, premiums, perils, deductible, coverage, liability, collision and comprehensive

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Youjoinedthemilitaryatalaterstagethanmany, howdo you feel your age and lifeexperienceshavehelpedyouintheArmy?

I feel me being older and already having experienced certain things in life has really helped me to stay humble. I was mature and knew I joined for the purpose of providing for my family. Sure, along the way I have met people that have become like my family, but at the end of the day I knew this is what I needed for my family. The Army – like any other job – is not difficult; sometimes you have to be away from your family, but if you do what you know you should be doing and be where you know you should be, you won’t have any problems. I know nothing in life is free and the Army is no different – you have to work for what you want. If you want to make a certain rank, you

have to work for it. Nothing is ever handed to us on a silver platter.

In your spare time, I understand youenjoy volunteering and participating incommunityprogramsandevents,includingthePTA.Haveyoualwaysbeenengagedinyourlocalcommunity?

Yes, I have always been engaged with community functions and events. Prior to joining the Army in 2009, I was actively involved in many community activities including Girl Scouts, my church and Five County Child Development Center which covers five counties and serves over 1,000 children and families. I served in several different positions such a Community Rep, Vice President, and Policy Council President.

Whyis it important forparents toremainconnected towhat is happening in theirchildren’sschools?

I think this is the only way for parents to know and have transparency with what is going on in their child’s life. Teachers appreciate active parents who are connected to what’s going on. For me, I am very involved in my children’s school; my children never know when I will show up. I currently sit on the board for Freedom Park PTA. Whenever there is an event and I can get the time off work to be involved, I do my best to be there.

Tellmemoreaboutyourfamily-doyoufeeltheybenefitfromyourserviceandifso,how?

My family has benefited a lot from me joining the Army. They have been introduced

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Service Member Stories: SPC HallMolly Swift, Editor

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My wife – what can I say about her? She is my rock. Let me tell you a little about Mrs. Monika Hall. Eleven years ago, when I first met her, I knew we were destined to do great and wonderful things. Our life together has not been easy but she has always been there to support and push me.

Three years ago when I decided to join the Army, it was a very hard decision. She supported me every step of the way. When I left for basic training, it was tough to leave my wife and our three children, but I knew she could handle it. The week I left, so many things went wrong that normally wouldn’t go wrong. My wife, being as wonderful as she is, made sure everything was handled. Some things I never even knew about until I returned seven months later!

Arriving at Fort Gordon and being a new military spouse, I’m sure she did not know what to expect. She did like she always has done and jumped right in. She has ensured that I stay on track like any wife would. Sometimes I feel like she is pushing me too hard, but I have found that if she doesn’t push as hard as she does, I would surely not be where I am today. For that I am truly thankful! My wife has overcome many obstacles in her life, being adopted and a single parent for a brief time. Five years ago, when I lost my father she was right by my side holding my hand every step of the way.

My wife goes above and beyond not only for me, but for the community as well. When she is not being a wife and a mother of three, she is a full-time employee at Child Youth & School Services. Every day when she gets off work at 2 p.m., she goes to Freedom Park Elementary School and volunteers. She is currently the 2nd Vice President of the PTA. She also took on the role of the FRG Leader for HHSC 297th MI BN. This role though was not easy, but she tackled it. It’s very difficult being an FRG Leader but she was able to do it, though she is no longer FRG Leader she still helps families who are in need and help supports all events that the BN has.

Along with these things she is also a Girl Scout Troop Leader, Mayor of Olive Terrace and she manages to go to school. She is very involved in church and ensures we keep God the head of our life. Though we are not perfect people and we have flaws like any couple, we strive to do our best! My wife not only supports the Fort Gordon Community, but she also supports the Richmond County Community as well. I sometimes think my job is tough and difficult, but trying to accomplish the mission she does in one day is something a little harder than mine. Without my wife, I don’t know where I would be. She truly is my ROCK! The bible says, “when a man finds a wife, he finds a good thing”, well Monika Hall is truly my good thing. I can’t help but salute my spouse, she truly does wear an invisible uniform.

DuringthemonthofMay,MilitarySpouseswerecelebrated–theACSprogram,SalutingtheInvisibleUniform,rananessaycontest.SPCHallwonthecompetitionand,inhonorofhiswife,Monika,weareproudtoprintSPCHall’ssubmissionhere:

to many, many different cultures. My family is able to enjoy stability and not have to worry about anything. Days after I joined the Army, the company I worked for closed down. I just couldn’t imagine what my family would have done if I hadn’t joined the Army. My children are able to do things that they probably wouldn’t have been able to do, such as a weeklong trip to Disney World, Sea World and trips to Great Wolf Lodge. These are things we only imagine doing, but never thought we would actually get to do them.

What has surprised you themost aboutmilitarylife?

What has surprised me the most is the diversity of the US Army. There are people from all over the globe serving side by side with each

other. No one worries about the color of your skin; we are all brothers and sisters. Some of the people you meet are friends for life.

Is thereanythingyouwould like tosay toothersintheFortGordoncommunity?

The only advice I would give would be to get involved with your community; it’s very rewarding to give back. Right before Thanksgiving, I – along with Richmond County Council of PTA – did a community-wide event called The Feast before the Fest to feed the less fortunate of Richmond County. That was one of the most touching and life-changing events I’ve ever been a part of. It was really rewarding to see all the families that came out to participate and enjoy a great meal.

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Never Forget:stories of our heroesby Arial Marsh, MWR Staff

Name: ARMS, JOHN Rank: COL (RET)

Colonel John P. Arms, Director of the United States Marine Corps’ Reserve Mobilization Command has a long and dedicated history to the Marine Corps. He once coached football at Tulane University; he was the captain of his four children’s youth swim team and is a multigenerational member of the Freemasons. He is a Veteran, a Marine and—to me—he is ‘Pop-Pop.’

When asked to write an article on a Veteran for Memorial Day, I knew exactly whom to interview. Living in a suburb of Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Barbara, a former schoolteacher, and surrounded by rose bushes, one could take a single look at my Pop and sense his military heritage. It radiates from him – the confidence, superiority, pride in his actions and beliefs, dignity – and I am honored to share his words with you.

Whendidyoujointhemilitaryandwhy?In a sense, I joined the military in September

1956, as a student at Tulane University. The Air Force ROTC was my choice, because I wanted to fly. That pursuit was going well

until I injured my back playing football. In January of 1958, I transferred to what is now the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and its AFROTC program. However, due to the injury I was denied entry into the advanced portion of the Air force ROTC program at the school.

About three weeks after learning of that denial, a Marine Corps Selection Officer arrived on the Lafayette campus. I visited with him, took and passed all of the tests, (never mentioned my back injury to this day to the Marine Corps) and was sworn into the U.S. Marine Corps as an enlisted man and part of the platoon leaders Class Officer Training Program.

I was officially commissioned in the USMC as a Second Lieutenant on September 2, 1960.

I wanted to join the military because I grew up during World War 2, and Korean War when I was 11 years old, (politicians call it a “police action”.) I believed serving our country was the right thing to do if we were to maintain our liberty and the freedoms we enjoyed. Also, our schools instilled in us a great sense of

pride in our country and the sacrifices of the Founding Fathers and the sacrifices and stories of the men and women who had served from our neighborhoods during the Second World War.

How has your time in the Marine Corpsimpactedtherestofyourlife?

The Marine Corps’ major impact on me has been its emphasis on discipline and leadership. Like most military personnel, I learned from the great enlisted and officer members I was privileged to serve with. It is from them that I learned to value of staying at a task until it was mastered; that paying attention to the smallest details leads to success; that the health and welfare of the personnel you are responsible for is of the highest priority. That the success of the unit or organization is dependent upon the value of every individual knowing what their job is and how it fits into the “big picture” and contributes to the cohesiveness of the unit. That to be successful as a leader it takes great courage to stand up for doing what is right versus being “politically correct” as we see it in today’s society.

Whatsortofmoralshasthemilitarytaughtyou?

Morality in the military, in a Biblical sense, is an elusive trait. In an environment of combat and stress, doing the necessary and right things, which promote success and achieved objectives while at the same time minimizing losses of lives, certainly means you are, or have done, your duty (the “right” thing.)

Sometimes, however, that sort of achievement leads to a sense of invincibility that gives one a feeling of being in total control of his or her life and incapable of doing any “evil”. I have learned that successes can lead to a loss of humility, an ego-burst that defies reason, and can lead to disastrous consequences.

In my experience, the Marine Corps just seemed to have the right person, whether it is a Chaplain, fellow officer, or enlisted person, who were available to say or do something which brought a proper sense of right (good) versus wrong (evil) to the choices/decisions that had to be made. In every case, it was in


the best interests of the men and women of the unit.

What is the most prominent memory ofyourtimeinservice?

There have been several prominent memories, but I’ll share a sad one, because it reflects our current culture in America.

This is a memory of having to put to rest one of my Marines who was killed in a “drive by” shooting in one of our large cities. It was an incident where he was going to his parent’s house in his old neighborhood which had become overrun with gangs and drug wars and was caught in a “turf war” while stopped at a stoplight. The grief of family and friends was as one would imagine. I lost a Marine; unfortunately, our country is losing its identity.

What sort of impression of theworld didyourserviceleaveyouwith?

That America is the last bastion of hope for the world, if the world wants to experience the freedoms and liberty we have outlined in our Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. There is no other country in the world where people are petitioning for to enter in order to enjoy the opportunities America has to offer. I do not know of too many Americans opting to live in other countries as a prospect of job opportunities and liberty except as an employee of American-based companies.

How has the military impacted UnitedStatesHistory,shouldtheybehonored?

This is a question, which is not addressed in most schools today. The basic fabric of our

nation is the Declaration of Independence and The Constitution. These documents formed the contract which created the United States (original 13 colonies) and for which lives were lost, fortunes lost, but honor and integrity maintained in defeating a colonial ruler and government which stifled and threatened the liberty of our settlers to earn and keep their freedom. Only by the formation of a military strong enough to defend and discourage the British did we solidify our standing as a country under those two documents. Again we defended our right to independent status in 1812 through the use of our military; and yet again in 1860-65, a time when the precepts of the documents were totally misconstrued by the slave-holding states.

The westward expansion of our country, while some would say was overly aggressive, nonetheless was brought about by use of our military, although in cruel and probably unnecessary methods.

However, our military has been instrumental in defeating tyrants and tyranny in world conflicts, and continues to be a deterrent to countries and regimes, which threaten the freedom and liberty of people all over the world.

Those who gave their lives in defense of these principles deserve to be honored, and they should never be forgotten.

Mark your calendarsJunior

Golf Clinicsstart this month!

At Gordon Lakes Golf Club

Starting June 18-21 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Cost: $10 per child, per day

Golf instruction will include:• Driving• Iron Play• Chipping• Putting

All kids will earn a certificate and prizes!

Call the golf shop to sign up today!

Time to get ready Fort Gordon!

Get GordonGolf Ready

Gordon Lakes Golf Club is hosting afive-day golf clinic for all patrons and

families July 9-13.

The Get Gordon Golf Ready Program will teach you in five short lessons

everything you’ll need to know:• Driving• Iron Play• Short Game Techniques• Putting• Golf Course Management

Registration begins June 15.

Cost is $110 for all five days.

For more information contact Dallas Cooke at (706) 791-2433.

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Recent headlines from local media blare out “Hundreds of Unemployed Attend Local Job Fair,” “New College Graduates Cannot Find Jobs,” “Social Security Rushes toward Insolvency.”

Americans are fearful. Why? Because there has been an unprecedented shift in the workplace that is creating extraordinary stress for many individuals in our society. We are worried about our jobs.

Jay Block is a leader and visionary in the career field of job search methodology and is the author of such industry standards, to include 101 Best Resumes to Sell Yourself, 2500 Keywords To Get You Hired, and 101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times. Jay’s newest book, the Proteus Solution, looks at a new paradigm or model of employment in the form of a parable.

In a recent workshop, Jay Block listed a number of changes that have led to the transformation of the American workplace.

• Newtechnology is replacing jobs faster than outsourcing. “If facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world.”

• Outsourcing. “[In recent years], 1.8 billion people entered the free market from Eastern Europe, China, and other formerly communist countries offering cheap labor to the owners of mega-businesses throughout the world.

• GlobalConnectivity. “95% of college graduates speak English in India and China will soon become the largest English speaking country in the world.”

Jay further admonishes it is predicted by the United States Department of Labor the average person will work 29 jobs in four to seven career fields in a life time. Block states that we as a society are not preparing our members to cope with this level of change.

WhatistheProteanModelofEmployment?The Protean model has four components:

1. Accountability – The establishment of high standards of personal responsibility to include assessing, managing and increasing your personal worth or market value.

2. Anticipation – The prediction of opportunities based on staying abreast of current trends in the marketplace. “If I could predict the future, what would I do differently today?” “If I knew I might lose my job, what could I do differently today?”

3. Adaptability – The flexibility and openness to accept the rapid changes occurring in the workforce. This includes a willingness to embrace life long learning.

4. Action – The “miracle piece” as preached by Jim Rohn and emulated by Jay Block, Rohn’s protégée.

What does this mean for the transitioning service member, the military spouse, or their family members?

First, the good news. Service members and their family members have always worked within these parameters. Why? Once that enlistment contract is signed, change and adaptation becomes the middle name of every family member, voluntarily or involuntarily. Otherwise, it is sink or swim.

Block stresses that, first, we must all be accountable for our own story. Accountability comes in the form of personal and professional development to increase one’s value to the employer. This is the career strategy of searching your new or current community for free or low cost professional development and networking opportunities. Develop a well thought out plan, before taking the action necessary in productive pursuit of employment.

So, have you created a killer resume or are you using a “chronological obituary,” as Block calls the standard, generic, $25 template resume package many use to sell themselves. Folks, you are a product, to be compared to hundreds of other products sought by the employer. Like it or not, in a competitive society with more job seekers than jobs, what makes you stand out from the crowd? What is your added value? Why should the employer hire you?

Have you done your research? After analyzing your skill set based on past work experience and education, have you determined exactly what you want to do and where you would want to work in your perfect life? Are you well aware of your strengths and weaknesses? Have you prepared your answers to the 10 most common interview questions so you know them by heart in preparation for your big break – being one of the three individuals selected for the interview out of the hundreds of applicants who had hoped they would also be chosen for an interview?

Explore the local job market. See what positions are available and target several organizations where you would like to work. Prepare in your mind, on paper, and then take action. Seek positions that you best qualify for. And make sure you look at your transferable skills. Many individuals have no idea that they may be qualified to work in several different career fields. Think outside the box.

Jay’s philosophy includes the adage, “If you work harder on yourself then anything else, you will attract success by becoming a more attractable person.” Another one of his famous quotes is, “Some do, but most don’t.” Some do the hard work necessary to be successful in life, but most don’t. What do you want to do?

To learn more about the Protean Workplace, join in on next month’s FYI issue and learn about the next step, Anticipation.

Planning your Career

The NewWorkplaceby Kim Hussey


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LET’S FLyJenna Parker, Assistant Manager, PWAR


LET’S FLy

For most of us,as children,

we were fascinated with the

thought of being able to fly.

We envied the heroes in our

comic books and movies like

Superman and Peter Pan.

Do we ever give up that

dream or desire? If given the

opportunity, who wouldn’t

want to fly?!

Having that superhero

power is closer than you

think. Pointes West Army

Resort is the ONLY location

on Clarks Hill Lake (Lake

Thurmond) that offers the

unique and exciting activity of

parasailing. Instead of driving

hours to the beach only to

be lifted into the air to see

miles of repetitive shoreline,

Pointes West parasailing offers

a thrilling ride with a unique

panoramic view as you rise

above the dazzling lake and

soar above the treetops. This is

what it’s like to be superman!

So, what does parasailing

entail? Well, first you need

a little bit of pixie dust and

a happy thought … these

combined will lift you into

the air!

If only that were the case!

Since we do not have pixie

dust, you will first put on a

harness and a life preserver.

Then, once loaded into

the Pointes West 18-foot

motorboat and away from

the shore, the highly trained

Pointes West staff will direct

you onto the platform on

the back of the moving

motorboat and attach your

harness to the parachute.

When attached, you will

then ascend 250 feet into the

air! Up, up and away! Now

enjoy the exhilarating flight!

While in the air, you will

feel safe and secure in your

harness. You will be amazed

at how quiet, peaceful, and

freeing it is to fly. After your

adventure, the friendly staff

will slowly reel you back onto

the platform of the moving

boat.

Parasailing is offered on the

weekends between Memorial

Day and Labor Day at Pointes

West Army Resort. We offer

single rides for $30 per

person and tandem rides for

$50. Parasailing is available

on Saturdays and Sundays

between 12:30 p.m. and 5

p.m. on a first come, first

served basis. There is a 100

pound minimum weight.

You can register either at

Whispering Pines Lodge, or

at the beach area.

So, to satisfy your passion

to soar above the tree tops

like a bird, a plane, or Super

Man, visit Pointes West Army

Resort this summer and let’s

fly!

For more information on

parasailing contact Pointes

West Army Resort at (706)

541-1057. Jenna Parker, Assistant Manager, PWAR

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This property meets the Green Seal™ Environmental Standard for Lodging Properties for waste minimization, water and energy effi ciency, hazardous substances handling and environmentally responsible purchasing. Rate valid for Armed Forces, Police, Fire, and EMS workers. Must present valid work ID or documentation at check-in.

An unbelievable family getaway is waiting for you at Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark resort in Charlotte/Concord, NC. No matter what the weather outside, the fun starts in our huge, 84-degree indoor waterpark.

And that’s just the beginning. Be sure to grab a wand and battle a dragon in MagiQuest®, our live-action adventure game. Or indulge yourself in our adult or kid spas. Dine as a family in our Northwoods-inspired restaurant, Loose Moose Bar & Grille. Check out the all-new ten Paw Alley, our family-friendly bowling facility featuring half-sized lanes and 5 lb. balls. And complete your day’s adventure by gathering in our Grand Lobby for our animated Clock Tower

rooms qualify for special group discounts by calling 757.345.7143. And Howling Heroes always

Book online at greatwolf.com/concord or call 704.549.8206, ext. 5033 or email [email protected]

FUN SHOULD BE

WEATHERPROOF !


Celebrate the art of music with the library! Each month, we will spotlight and display different music genres. Come listen to some mood-enhancing tunes, check out CDs, books, and more featuring your favorite musicians!

BEACH MUSIC & SHAGJune brings in the heart of the summer – slow sunny days, brilliant sunsets, fireflies and full moons – made all the more mellow and fantastic with the best beach and shag tunes. Stop by the library to check out any of your favorites on CD and set up a Freegal account to easily Download songs (up to 3 per week) to your Smartphone.

(FREEgal – that’s right! Sing, sing, sing along with your favorite tunes for FREE through the Army Library program!)

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Music @ The Library

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Darling Hall, Bldg. 33720307 Chamberlain Ave.Suite 224, 155 and 172www.gordon.army.mil/acswww.facebook.com/fortgordonacs706-791-3579TollFree:1-877-310-5741

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ArmyFamilyActionPlan(AFAP)706-791-2820..............................................................................

ArmyFamilyTeamBuilding(AFTB)706-791-2820..............................................................................

ArmyVolunteerCorps(AVC)706-791-3880...............................................................................

ChristmasHouse*706-791-3880..............................................................................

EmploymentReadinessProgram(ERP)706-791-0368..............................................................................

ExceptionalFamilyMemberProgram(EFMP)706-791-4872..............................................................................

FamilyAdvocacyProgram(FAP)706-791-3648/6632

• Emergency Shelter

• Emergency Transportation

• Emergency Respite Care

• New Parent Support

• Victim Advocacy / Domestic Violence Program

EAMC Department of Social Work Service (SWS): 706-787-3656 or 5811.

Domestic Violence Hotline: 706-791-STOP (7867). ..............................................................................

FinancialReadiness706-791-1918/8586

• Consumer Information

• Personal Financial Management/Consumer Advocacy

• Army Emergency Relief (AER)

• ACS Emergency Food Program..............................................................................

InformationAndReferralServices706-791-0792

The Information Desk operates Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Military Onesource: 1-800-342-9647 or www.militaryonesource.com

• Family Outreach Center (791-5220)..............................................................................

MobilizationAndDeploymentProgram706-791-1958

• Family Readiness Group Training

• Unit Service Coordinator..............................................................................

Outreach706-791-8358..............................................................................

RelocationServices706-791-4181/1922

• Welcome Center: In room 172, Darling Hall

• Lending Closet: The Lending Closet is located in Darling Hall, room 172.

• Welcome CDs.

• Destination Information..............................................................................

SoldierAndFamilyAssistanceCenter(SFAC)706-791-8777..............................................................................

SurvivorOutreachServices(SOS)706-787-4767/1767..............................................................................

*SwapAndAssistShop706-791-3579

Hours of operation are Thursdays 1000-1400 hours only.

*Denotes special Fort Gordon programs pioneered at Fort Gordon.

aFtb level i(Modules on basic military information)June12-13,9a.m.-3p.m.

Are you new to the military lifestyle? Then this class is for you! Level I training is specifically for those who are new to the Army (0-5 years). Come learn basic Army terms, acronyms, customs, courtesies, and many more resources that are needed in order to successfully transition into the Army lifestyle. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Program Manager to sign up for this course, (706) 791-2820.

aFtb level ii(Modules train personal growth skills)June6-8,9a.m.-3p.m.

Grow personally through self-development modules. Learn how to improve your communication skills, personal relationships, and stress management skills. Discover how teams form and grow, how to solve problems and how to resolve personal conflict. Acquire knowledge on Army traditions, customs, courtesies and protocol. Pre-registration is

required. Please contact the Program Manager to sign up for this course, (706) 791-2820.

aFtb First sergeant spouse seminarJune22,9a.m.-4:30p.m.

The purpose of this seminar is to provide future or current First Sergeant Spouses with the information and skills they will need to take on the role of an informed, involved, productive, and proactive member of the command team. This seminar is designed to help equip First Sergeant Spouses with the information, tools and resources to fulfill many roles within the unit. Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Program Manager to sign up for this course, (706) 791-2820.

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ChildDevelopmentCenterBldg. 44401, 44th St.706-791-2701/6761...............................................................................

ChildDevelopmentCenterEastBldg. 290, 225 East Hospital Rd.706-791-8707/8507...............................................................................

ChildDevelopmentCenterWest(openingsoon)Bldg. 18407, 537 19th St................................................................................

CYSS/CentralRegistrationBldg. 28320, Lane Ave.706-791-4455/4722...............................................................................

CYSSFamilyChildCareBldg. 28320 Lane Ave.706-791-3993/4440...............................................................................

CYSSGAPre-K&Pre-K/KindergartenAfterschool ProgramsBldg. 45400, 46th St.706-791-1306/4790...............................................................................

CYSSSchool-AgeServices&MiddleSchool/TeenProgramsBldg. 45410, 46th St.706-791-7575/6500...............................................................................

CYSSSportsBldg. 45410, 46th St.706-791-5104

CommUNitY sErviCEs


CYss Youth Program: dad’s appreciation dinner*June15,6p.m.-10p.m.Gordon’s Conference and Catering

CYSS youth members in grades 6-12 are encouraged to bring their dads for a delicious dinner catered by Gordon’s Conference and Catering. Join us for contests, games and a variety of activities!

Meet other YP Dads and enjoy a night of entertainment performed by the YP youth and DJ Tony Howard.

For more information contact Darrell Butler, YP Assistant Director, at (706) 791-7575/5127.

CYss Family Child Care Program: Father’s day social*June15,9:30-11a.m.28320 Lane Ave.

FCC providers, FCC enrolled children and their families are invited to attend.

For more information on the FCC program and opportunities call (706) 791-4440/3993.

CYss school liaison services8:30a.m.-5:30p.m.Bldg. 28320, Lane Ave.

Are you moving to or from Fort Gordon? We can help!

For questions about your child’s educational transition please contact CYSS School Liaison Services at (706) 791-7270.

Pre-K/Kinder & afterschool summer Fun, 2012*

Week3:June4-June8 “Zoo Animals”Week4:June11-June15 “Sports and Water”Week5:June18-June22 “Restaurants”Week6:June25-June29 “Farm Animals”Week7:July2-July6 “Red White And Blue”Monday-Friday,5:15a.m.-6p.m. To be eligible for Pre-K Summer Camp, children must be entering Kindergarten or First Grade in the fall of 2012.

For program information call (706) 791-1306.

Fieldtrips and lots of fun filled daily activities are planned. USDA approved meals provided.

Sample fieldtrips planned for June are as follows: Sesame Street Live, Putt Putt Golf, Morris Museum, Steed’s Dairy Farm, Monkey Joe’s and Augusta Greenjackets Game.

Please note all fieldtrips are included in your fees and are subject to change

Pre-school summer Fun, 2012*May21-June01 “Zoo/Safari”June4-15 “The Deep Blue Sea/The Army’s B’day”June18-29 “Red White and Blue-Proud To Be An American”!July2-13 “Bugs, Bugs, and Bugs! The Sciences”Mon.-Fri.,5:15a.m.-6p.m. Children must be enrolled in the Full-day program to be eligible for Summer Fun.

For program information call (706) 791-1306.

Fieldtrips and lots of fun filled daily activities are planned. USDA approved meals provided.

Sample fieldtrips planned for June are as follows: Sesame Street Live, Putt Putt Golf, Morris Museum, Steed’s Dairy Farm and Monkey Joe’s.

Please note all fieldtrips are included in your fees and are subject to change.

*Must Be Registered with CYSS.Call 706-791-4722 to register for FREE.

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CommUNitY sErviCEs cont.

Bldg. 997, 10th St. and Chamberlain Ave.706-791-7881

thE grEEN CorNEr

• An estimated 80,000,000 Hershey’s Kisses are wrapped each day, using enough aluminum foil to cover over 50 acres of space – that’s almost 40 football fields. All that foil is recyclable, but not many people realize it.

• Rainforests are being cut down at the rate of 100 acres per minute!

• A single quart of motor oil, if disposed of improperly, can contaminate up to 2,000,000 gallons of fresh water.

• Motor oil never wears out, it just gets dirty. Oil can be recycled, re-refined and used again, reducing our reliance on imported oil.

• On average, each one of us produces 4.4 pounds of solid waste each day. This adds up to almost a ton of trash per person, per year.

• A typical family consumes 182 gallons of soda, 29 gallons of juice, 104 gallons of milk, and 26 gallons of bottled water a year. That’s a lot of containers – make sure they’re recycled!

Source: www.recycling-revolution.com

HoursofOperation:Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Paul Henri, Manager 706-831-3409 (cell)

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Bldg. 29300, 30th St.706-791-2390

For information on prices and services, visitwww.FortGordon.com

HoursofOperation:

Full Service Drop-Off:Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Closed Sat., Sun., and Holidays

Self Help:Wed. - Fri. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Clean-Up Starts One Hour Prior to Closing.

There are no signing - in of vehicles during the last hour of business.

A Shop Safety Card is required for all self help customers. To obtain a safety card you must attend the Safety Orientation Class which is available during regular shop hours.

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Bldg. 18402, 19th St.706-791-6780/2205|706-793-7636AfterDutyHours:706-339-0827

CateringAvailable seven days a week Bookinghours:Mon.-Fri.8a.m.-5p.m.: No appt. neededMon.-Fri.after5p.m.:By appt. onlySat.andSun.: By appt. only

Bldg. 18402, 19th St., Fort Gordon(706) 791-6780 FAX: 706 793-7414Caterers: Janice Ivey and Jeff Starcher

Our professional staff has catered hundreds of wedding events over the years. We also offer full service catering for any type of special event.

Creativeandflexible is the cornerstone of our success. Provide us with your needs and budgets and we can make this a memorable event for you and your guests.

Outdoor wedding receptions/familyreunions/picnics: Our experienced staff can provide professional service and great quality food and beverages to any location in the area.

We also offer: specialty stations; buffet food service; buffet food service; plated service; delivery service; equipment and a number of facilities.

lunch: dine in or Carry out!Mon.-Fri.,11a.m.-1p.m.

We provide busy professionals with lunch specials every day, by providing a generous hot and cold buffet that consists of soup, chili, 50+ item salad bar, and variety of meat, vegetable, and starch entrees, plus dessert bar with soft-serve ice cream. Also available is our sandwich line – offering create your own hot and cold favorites. Enjoy tea, soft drinks and Starbucks coffee!

The facility hosts a number of rooms for all occasions, including hail and farewells, birthdays, corporate meetings and conferences. Call (706) 791-6780 and make your reservations.

BuffetMeals: $8.70Our buffet offers dishes that are flavorful and

include time-tested recipes updated for today as well as new twists on classic dishes.

Monday: Manager’s Special Buffet

Tuesday: Italian Buffet featuring Carved Roast Beef

Wednesday: Buffet plus Taco Salad Special Beef or Chicken

Thursday: German Schnitzel

Friday: Hand Breaded Fish

Looking for a light lunch? Check out our hot and cold sandwich line with your favorite wraps, burgers, tuna and chicken salad, BLT and more. Sandwiches made hot off the grill, served with French fries or onion rings, or potato chips. Sandwich line also specializes in shrimp and chicken tender baskets. We have something for every guest!

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Leitner Lake-Conference Center-

Locatedabout1.5milesdownGibbsonRd.fromRangeRd.(Full map and directions on www.fortgordon.com)

Catering&ConferenceCenterBookings: Janice [email protected]/2205

ConferenceCenterSales:Jeffrey [email protected]

Located on the serene Leitner Lake and minutes from the heart of Fort Gordon, this breathtaking new facility offers multi-functional accommodations with seating for 100 guests. The spacious deck overlooks the water, an ideal setting for pre-function receptions. Adjustable lighting and a comfortable seating area ensures

perfect ambience for every event.

Tables and chairs are included with your room rental, and a nearly limitless array of room layouts can be arranged to suit your event’s every need.

Leitner Lake Conference Center offers a caterer for your special events located on Fort Gordon. Gordon’s Conference & Catering Center’s most popular items are available at a reasonable cost. If you prefer to customize a menu, the catering staff will be happy to work with you. Guests at Leitner Lake Conference Center may select independent caterers for their events at an additional fee.

We look forward to making your special event a memorable occasion. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you!

EvENts•Weddings •Receptions•RehearsalDinners •Retreats•TeamBuilding •Reunions•ThemedEvents •Luncheons•Showers •CasualEvents•Conventions •BirthdayParties•RetirementParties •Anniversary•GraduationParties •Bar/BatMitzvahs•BusinessMeetings •Hail&Farewells•CompanyorUnitGatherings

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Lake Thurmond6703 Washington Rd., Appling, GA 30802 706-541-1057

Looking for a unique venue for your wedding ceremony and reception? Pointes West Army Resort has just what you have been looking for!

Our rustic lakefront conference center is the perfect place for an outdoor ceremony on the lawn surrounded by a breathtaking backdrop view of the lake. For the reception, move indoors for a charming and elegant atmosphere. Let Pointes West be a part of your special day and make your wedding unforgettable!

To schedule an appointment to view our conference center, contact Jenna Parker at 706-541-1057.

To book your reservations, contact Janice Ivey at 706-791-6780/2205.

Pointes West Army Resort is available to authorized users only. Please see our website for more details: www.fortgordon.com

A security deposit is required at the time of your reservation.

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FormoreinformationonMWRdiningfacilities,pickupourmonthlyDiningGuide!

Available at most MWR facilities

Fort gordoN & mWr diNiNg

Sandwiches, grill & snacksBldg. 537, Range Rd.Weekday Hours: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Weekend Hours: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.Phone: 706-791-2433 (ext. 4)

Ribs, Southern Style Cooking & SeafoodIn Signal TowersBldg. 29808, 506 Chamberlain Ave.Mon: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.Tue.-Fri.: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.Sat.-Sun.: 12 noon-7 p.m.Delivery: 706-910-1500/267-4700Phone: 706-910-1500

Pick-up, Delivery or Dine-In PizzaIn Alternate Escapes Recreation CenterBldg. 25722, B St.Sun.-Thu.: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.Fri.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-12 midnightPhone: 706-863-6211

Lunch buffet, sandwiches, hot dishes & moreBldg. 18402, 19th St.Mon.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Phone: 706-791-6780

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner267 Avenue of the States24 Hours, 7 Days a WeekPhone: 706-798-3722

Grill, snacks, smoothies & coffeeIn Alternate Escapes Recreation CenterBldg. 25722, B St.Mon.-Thu.: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Fri.-Sat.: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.Sun.: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.Phone: 706-791-0785

Specializing in coffee & smoothies In Signal TowersBldg. 29808, 506 Chamberlain Ave.Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Snacks, coffee & smoothiesBldg. MWR-023, Chamberlain Ave.Mon.-Thu.: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.Fri.: 7 a.m.-11 p.m.Sat.: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.Sun.: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Phone: 706-787-3803

Grill, burgers & moreIn Gordon Lanes Bowling CenterBldg. 33200, 3rd Ave.Sun.-Thu.: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.Fri.: 11 a.m.-1 a.m.Sat.: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.Phone: 706-771-6907

Chinese foodAt the Bus StationBldg. 36000, 3rd Ave.Sun.-Thu.: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Fri.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Phone: 706-792-9774

Breakfast & lunch - daily specialsIn Darling HallBldg. 33720, Chamberlain Ave.Mon.-Fri.: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.Phone: 706-790-5505

Mexican foodIn The CourtyardBldg. 36708, Brainard Ave.Mon.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.Sat.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Sun.: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Delivery Available (Mon.-Sat.: 5-9 p.m.)Phone: 706-910-1044

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

disney military salute Promotion Promotion has been extended to September 2012! Call Aladdin Travel for details.

HoursofOperation:Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Closed on all major and government holidays.

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Bldg. 25722, B St.706-791-0785

dJ – Every Friday night 7-10 p.m.Jukebox with all the new releases!

guitar hero – Two guitars, microphone, three song disks. Play every day!

X-box 360 – Many games to choose from, four controllers available, sign-up required.

10 large screen tvs with satellite!

movies – Everyday, all day long.Choose from over 150 movies, including new releases! Wednesdays – ladies choice, chick-flick and action movies.

Eat at the Java Escape – Hot wings, chicken tenders, club sandwich, BBQ and our HUGE fish sandwich with side and a drink!

Now open to the entire Fort Gordon community!

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Courtyard Outdoor Pool:Ring Hall, Bldg. 36710, Brainard Ave.706-793-3550

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

spray Park and Pool at the Courtyard!

Aquatics has undergone significant renovations – in fact; you may see some of the changes as you walk into the dining facilities at the Courtyard Recreation Center! One of the most significant changes is the new spray park! We finally have a facility for everyone and one that is worthy of the amazing families we have here at Fort Gordon!

The new park has many features for children of all ages. Not only is there a

toddler slide, but kids will love the helicopter (it spills out water from the top!), a spray tree, tipping buckets, spray animals and more!

The pool itself has undergone a bigger transformation. With a beach-front entry, it also has two one-meter diving boards and a colossal slide! For those with very little ones, we have a kid’s pool and it also has a beach front entrance.

Sunbathing parents will enjoy a terraced section placed near enough to the water to watch their children. For non-sun bathers, two shaded structures and misters help you to cool off. And – as always – we will continue to have an air conditioned operations building with cable TV.

indoor Pool Hour-long swim lessons will be available

throughout the summer, Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The American Red Cross has created swim lessons for babies as young as six months. And – for the first time – this summer, we have expanded swim lessons to include adults during lunch time. For information or availability, please call the Indoor Pool at 706-791-3034 or e-mail us at [email protected].

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Bldg. 15500Corner of Lane Ave. and 15th St.706-793-0003

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BOSSHeadquartersBldg. 19730, Barnes Ave. 706-791-3025

annual blood drive @ boss hQJune27$150 MWR funds to the unit that provides the most people to donate blood!

annual Combative tournamentJuly14Register NLT July 10

sPorts, rECrEatioN & lEisUrE


annual skydiving tripJuly21(open to all) $160/personRegister w/50% deposit by July 1

For more information, contact: [email protected]

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Bldg. 32100, 3rd Ave.706-793-8552

UPComiNg shoWs:

Almost,Maine, by John CarianiShowdates: July 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28

On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the emote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend – almost – in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

“…a whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance. Magical happenings bloom beneath the snowdrifts.” -NY Times

“A charmer…Unexpected magic lingers in the air like someone’s breath on a cold winter’s night. John Cariani aims for the heart by way of the funny bone.” -Star-Ledger

“Utterly endearing…It’s hard not to warm up to ALMOST, MAINE. A crowd-pleaser.” -Broadway.com

“Sweet, poignant and witty.” -NY Daily News

“A snowy charmer…These nine tales of love in the time of frostbite have a winning glow that proves surprisingly contagious.” -NY Sun

WitnessfortheProsecution, by Agatha ChristieShowdates: Sept. 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

Only Agatha Christie could have conceived such a suspenseful thriller and then capped it with an uncanny triple flip ending. A young married man spends many evenings with a rich old woman. When she is found murdered, the naive young man is the chief suspect. The audience will be on the edge of their seats as Dame Agatha takes them on a journey through what has been called her “best mystery” ever.

“A walloping success.” -Herald Tribune

“Packs plenty of surprise in its cargo of suspense.” -Daily Mirror

Auditions: June 26, 27, 2012 @ 7:30p.m.

For more shows and upcomming auditions, please visit www.fortgordon.com/theatre.php

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Bldg. 00445, Carter Road706-791-5078

recreational shooting at range 14Sat.,May9,23and30:9a.m.-5p.m.Wed.andThu.:11a.m.-6p.m.$9.00 per person, $4.00 FGSC members and $2.00 for persons under the age of 16.

Fishing tournaments at butler reservoirBassTournament:June10CrappieTournament:June24Daylight-NoonOpen to all ID cardholders and members of the public with a FG fishing license guest permit (available at registration).

$20.00 per person, $10.00 FGSC members with a $5.00 Big Fish Pot, $100.00 awarded to first place; $50.00 to second place.

Kids Fishing derbyJune2,ClaypitLakesRegistration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Claypit Lakes; fishing starts at 8 a.m.

Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and in each of four age groups for the most pounds of fish caught. Free t-shirts for the first 300 kids! Free hot dogs and sodas will be available to each participate. Kids need to bring their own fishing pole (limit of one fishing pole per child).

3-d archery tournament at range 14June2420-Target Tournament, open to the public, ages 5 to adult. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies awarded in 12 classes. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Shooting begins at 11 a.m., no starts after 2 p.m. $15.00 per person, $7.50 FGSC members

leitner lake CampgroundLeitner Lake Campground has eighteen full hook-up sites with 30/50 amp electric service, water and sewerage, picnic tables, a grill and fire ring. Two areas are primitive with beautiful lake front views. We have a new comfort station with bathroom, showers and washer and dryers.

All camp sites are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. All campers must register at the Outdoor Recreation Office (Bldg. 00445 Carter Rd.) Campers under the age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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[email protected]

June 2 Paddle and Ride 9-10 Whitewater Rafting, Ocoee River

July 7 Explore the Outdoors-US National Whitewater Center13-14 Whitewater Rafting on the Cattooga River21 Skydiving

For more information on these trips, or any other Get Outdoors Gordon activity, call (706) 791-2556, or email [email protected].

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GORDONFITNESS CENTER

Bldg. 29607, Barnes Ave.706-791-2647

massage therapy at gordon Fitness Center and gym 6

• TherapeuticBackMassage• RelaxationMassage• WednesdaySpecial• SpaTreatments

Call for prices and times

HoursofOperation: Mon.-Fri.: 5 a.m.-10 p.m.Sat.: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.Sun. & Holidays: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Bldg. 537, Range Rd.www.gordonlakesgolf.com706-791-2433

You can now make tee times onlineForteetimes,email:

• [email protected]• [email protected]• [email protected]

Tee times are taken four days in advance.

golf tournamentsThe time to set up your 2012 summer and

fall golf tournaments is now! Tournaments average 90 per year and Fridays and Saturdays go fast! Please contact Bill Fumai at (706) 791-2433 to set your event up today!

golf memberships

Join one of the best golf courses in the CSRA and the #1 Army golf course, as voted by the PGA of America. Now is the perfect time to become a member of Gordon Lakes Golf Club – great membership pricing is taking place now!

Receive discounts on range balls, green fees, cart rides and merchandise! Also enjoy special offers on cart fees, tournament entry fees and making tee times. Take advantage of the latest technology with our new Visage GPS system: exact yardage to the pin; hole-by-hole playing tips and food and beverages orders.

hook a soldier on golf Gordon Lakes Golf Club is now in full swing

with its Hook a Soldier on Golf program. Enjoy a free golf clinic every Saturday morning and receive a one-hour golf lesson on the driving range at Gordon Lakes, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PGA instructor, Dallas Cooke, and Gordon Lakes staff members welcome all Active Duty Service Members, Retirees and their families for these complimentary golf lessons. Range balls and golf clubs are provided – just show up!

hook a spouse on golf Join us once a month for a free two-hour

golf lesson on the driving range. Our PGA instructor, Dallas Cooke, and the Gordon Lakes staff will be on hand to help out any Military

Spouses who are interested in the game of golf. Range balls and clubs are provided - just show up! Check with the Pro Shop for dates and times.

golf lessonsTake golf lessons from our PGA instructor, Dallas Cooke – Dallas has over ten years of instructional experience.Individual Lesson: .................................. $403-Series Lesson Package: ....................... $1005-Series Lesson Package: ....................... $150All lessons are 45 minutes.To sign up, call Dallas at 706-831-4654

taylor made Fitting CenterWe have recently acquired a brand new

fitting cart from Taylor Made. Come check out the newest equipment - R11 S drivers and RBZ rocket balls drivers, fairway woods and irons. Try different club heads, golf shafts, rescue clubs and much more. Our staff will fit you with the right equipment to help your game. Call the golf shop to set up your appointment today!

gordon lakes senior dogfightTuesdaysandThursdays

Must be 55 or older to be a member - valid handicap required.

For more information, please visit the website: http://bellsouthpwp.net/l/a/larryoham12/SeniorDogFight.htm

bogey’s grill hoursMon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Sat. and Sun.: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

HoursofOperation: Mon.-Thu.: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.*Fri.-Sun.: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.*Tee times: 706-791-2433 (ext. 2)*Weather permitting

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Bldg. 33200, 3rd Ave.706-791-3446

this moNth at gordoN laNEs!• DollarDays

Every Monday in June! 1-11 p.m. $1.00 per game, $1.00 shoe rental, $1.00 hotdogs, $1.00 sodas and $1.00 French fries. A great family treat!



• XtremeCosmicBowlingFriday and Saturday 10 p.m.-1 a.m.It’s awesome fun!

• Father’sDay1 p.m.-10 p.m. $2 per game and $2 shoe rental. Fathers get three free games and free shoe rental.

• BowlopolisBirthdayPartiesYou bring the kids and cake, we do the rest!

• WildWednesdays7:30-11 p.m. $1.50 per game and $1.50 shoe rental.

Plan your next bowling party at gordon lanes• Birthday Parties• Church Groups• Military Functions• Family Reunions

If it’s NOT listed above, we probably can do that TOO.

Groups from 10-150

FulllineSnackBar•Bar•ProShopArcadeGames•24-numberbingo!

Kegler’s barKegler’shas18TVs•Greatatmospherefriendlystaff•yourfavoritebeverages

If you haven’t been in Kegler’s Bar in a while, it’s time to come in with friends and unwind.

Kegler’s CaféGreat food at a fair price! We have the best burgers on post!

summer leagues Now Forming Don’t get left out – Join in the fun!

League StartDateOver 50 Seniors .................... May 1Friends vs. Friends ................ June 4Cosmic Bowling clubGuys & Dolls ....................... May 22Adult Youth League .............. May 29Summer Scratch Dbls ........... May 29Fort Gordon Have-A-Ball ..... May 27Friday Mixed Summer .......... May 25Youth Have-A-Ball ............... June 2Sunday Night Special ........... May 21

For more league info, see the ad on page 48.

HoursofOperation:Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-11 p.m.Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-1 a.m.Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Bldg. 509, N. Range Rd.706-791-4864

Family Fun day June16Ages seven and up. Child pays full price and parent pays half price. Good for 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. trail rides.

boarding $275.00 per month – spaces available

Trail day UseSun.-Sat.,8a.m.-4p.m.For privately owned horses. $10.00 per day, per horse, with Coggins.

open riding Reservations are not required at the weekend. First come, first served. See our website for riding times. Weekday riding is available with 24-hour reservations. All riders need to arrive 40 minutes before ride time.

Youth horse Camps Make your reservations now for summer! Reservations must be made no later than two week before camp start dates.

Hilltop Riding Stable’s 2012 event calendars are out. Come by to pick one up.

• 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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At Lake ThurmondP.O. Box 67, Appling, GA 30802706-541-1057

CoNFErENCE CENtEr Looking for a unique venue for your next

family reunion or gathering? Pointes West Army Resort has just what you have been looking for! Our rustic lakefront conference center with its distinctive charm and laidback atmosphere is the perfect place for a get together.

Let Pointes West help make your next event unforgettable! Call Jenna Parker at (706) 541-1057 to schedule an appointment to view our conference center.

PoiNtEs WEst bEaChNeed a beach day get away? Bring your

friends and family to Pointes West Army Resort and relax on our white sandy beach, or go for a swim to cool down from the hot sun. Enjoy playing beach volleyball, horseshoes, or renting one of our canoes, kayaks or pedal boats! Pointes West also offers parasailing!

Soar above Clarks Hill Lake while enjoying breathtaking views above the treetops. With gentle, dry takeoffs and landings, Pointes West Army Resort parasailing is a thrilling air adventure!• Single rides: $35 per person • Tandem rides: $50• Hours of operation: Saturdays and

Sundays, 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

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Bldg. 33500, Rice Rd.706-791-7323

FrEE rEFErENCE/rEsEarCh ClassEsTo sign up, call 706-791-2449 or email David White at [email protected]

• WoodworthLibraryCatalog(GLIS)June4and13Find Books, DVDs, Music CDs and more.

• KidsInfobitsJune5,14and26A database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.

• LiteratureResourceCenterJune6,18and25Your most current, comprehensive, and reliable online resource for research on literary topics, authors, and their works.

• OpposingViewpointsResourceCenterJune7,20and27A premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration.

• Grzimek’sAnimalLifeJune12,21and28Covers more than 4,000 species including information on evolution, habitat, behavior and range. This site includes interactive range maps, photos, video, and audio for both school age and academic research.

• Tutor.comJune11and19Learn about the library resource you can use to get help with all math, science, social studies and English subjects-from elementary to advanced levels. Tutor.com allows you to work anonymously in a one-to-one in a secure classroom.

Classtimes:12-12:30 p.m. and 4-4.30 p.m.

summer reading Program 2012*For Adults, Teens and Children!May31-July26

Reading is Sooooo Delicious! Celebrate summer reading with the Library! We have special programs planned all summer with wonderful prizes for adults, teens, and children when you reach your summer reading goal! Sign up and log your reading hours at: http://usarmy.evanced.info/woodworth/sr/homepage.asp.

book around town*June27,6p.m.

Let’s go restaurant hopping and read a book while we do it! Contact the Woodworth Consolidated Library to reserve your spot and find out the meeting location! The book selection for May is Another Roadside Attraction by Tom Robbins.

between the lines: Families with deployed soldiers; record a Classic Children’s story and receive a Free book!

To sign up, call (706) 791-2449, visit the Reference Desk, or email [email protected].

Between the Lines is a FREE program that allows Fort Gordon Families with deployed Soldiers to record children or parent(s) reading favorite children’s books. The recorded DVD and selected book will be given to participating families as a gift to share the joy of learning, stay in-touch during long deployments, and record precious memories.

On-going via appointment on selected Saturdays from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. while supplies last!

music in the libraryEnjoy music in the library and learn more

about different genres and points of interest in history. Check out books and CDs for all your favorites! This month the library will feature beach and shag music!

Enjoy Free audiobookCloud through the library!*Just Click, and Listen!*

AudioBookCloud is the newest addition to the many electronic resources available to you through your library! AudioBookCloud offers you instant access to thousands of cloud audio books – no sign outs, no CDs, no return date and no software to download. For use on all your mobile and other electronic devices.

Available for free through Woodworth Consolidated Library in three easy steps:

1. Come by and register with your DOD ID or CAC card at the Library

2. Set up “My Account” and browse the research tab at: http://mylibraryus.fmwr.net/search~S25

3. Select AudioBookCloud, Click and Listen!

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othEr sErviCEsFamilY aNd mWr admiNistratioN:...............................................................................

DirectorateofFamilyandMorale,WelfareandRecreation(DFMWR)Rm. 382, Bldg. 33720Chamberlain Ave.706-791-4140...............................................................................

FYIAdvertisingSalesRm. 337, Bldg. 33720Chamberlain Ave.706-791-3912...............................................................................

FYICreativeDirector706-791-3218...............................................................................

FYIEditorial706-791-6234...............................................................................For a complete list of dFmwR key personnel, visit www.fortgordon.com/staff.php

lEisUrE sErviCEs:...............................................................................

CarlsonWagonlitTravel–OfficialTravelRm. 117, Bldg. 33720Chamberlain Ave.706-798-0990

sPorts & FitNEss sErviCEs:...............................................................................

CourtyardOutdoorPoolRing Hall, Bldg. 36710Brainard Ave.706-791-3550...............................................................................

Gym#3Bldg. 25510, Brainard Ave.706-791-2864...............................................................................

Gym#5Bldg. 25713, 27th St.706-791-7370...............................................................................

Gym#6–FitnessCenterBldg. 21713, 21st St.706-791-2947...............................................................................

IndoorSwimmingPoolBldg. 21608, Brainard Ave.706-791-3034...............................................................................

Sports,FitnessandAquaticsBldg. 29719, Barnes Ave.706-791-1142

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THOM TRANFunny man

Molly Swift, Editor


There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt. –Erma Bombeck

ThomTranenlisted in the Army in 1997, while still in high school. He went to basic training at Fort Jackson, SC and then onto AIT at Fort Gordon. After his military career was abruptly halted by a sniper’s bullet, Tran pursued a career in comedy. As a bonus, Thom has also enjoyed some perks of L.A. life - making an appearance as the Vietnamese dude in Call of Duty: Black Ops, as well as starring in a variety of films and TV shows. I caught up with him to chat about his comedy troupe, the GIs of Comedy. The GIs are Thom Tran, Jose Sarduy, Tom Irwin, and Will Care; veterans of the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Their motto: Standup comics. All Veterans. Still serving. One joke at a time.

Thom, you had a normal start to yourmilitarycareer–tellushowthatplayedout.

“Yes, Fort Gordon is still one of my favorite posts in the whole world; I was with Bravo Co 369 – I remember Barton Field quite fondly, for both good and bad reasons! I then went onto the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations unit under US Army Special Operations. I cross-trained as Civil Defense Sergeant and deployed to Iraq with Psychological Operations – then I was wounded in April of 2003.

After that deployment, I worked with the recruiters for about a year – I was medically released from service in 2005. Stand-up comedy became something I did. A few years of spending time on the road, traveling from comedy club to comedy club, I decided to move to Los Angeles in 2008 and started doing stand-up comedy locally. I also got a job as a military consultant for Dagger Media − a production company that creates training videos for the Army and Air Force. I’ve worked on movies and did some work on CSI New York and Deadliest Warrior.

I wound up doing a Bob Hope benefit concert for the USO at LAX, where I met a few long-term comedians who are also veterans in terms of combat. In 2008 I had gone back to Iraq to do stand up and, after I had done those shows for the USO, I thought “You know what, there are all these comedians doing these tours, but there have never been a group of just veteran comics – guys who can really, truly relate to these troops on the ground. Nobody’s going to better relate to these guys who are deployed, than a group of guys who have actually deployed.” So, I got a bunch of my best friends together and asked them if they were interested in doing something with me. We booked a couple of shows and we sold out. Next thing, we’re getting calls from CNN and Fox News and we were on the road.

Youwereinjuredincombatin2003.Canyoutalkmethroughthisperiodofyourlifeandhowyoucamethroughit?Iknowcomedyisabigpartandyou’vetalkedbeforeabouttheequation;tragedyovertime=comedy.

I didn’t want to leave the Army - it was a medical requirement. I was shot in the head. My roommate was killed in action right before I came home from Iraq. So, I had some serious issues from the time I was gone – comedy helped me to stem those, if you will. But in a way my commitment took me from the very military world I had grown to love so much.

When I came home, which was a Monday, I immediately went back to college to finish my degree and I didn’t really have a flight or fight mode anymore; just fight. I went from a battlefield to doing 26 credit hours - I guess so I could just stay in a constant go, go, go mode. But I remember the day I graduated − I had a graduation party and I was in the backyard in tears, because I didn’t know what to do anymore.

At some point, about a year later, I almost had a heart attack. I was 23, 24 years old at the time and my blood pressure was through the roof – my girlfriend at the time happened to be a doctor, she took my blood pressure, freaked out and rushed me to the VA. The doctor at the VA said, “Hey Sergeant – you’re going to have a heart attack if you don’t relax.”

A friend of mine owned a comedy club in my hometown – he put me up on stage one night as a host. I’ve said it before, but there are few things in life more terrifying than getting up on stage with new jokes and getting a bunch of strangers to laugh! I faced down a battalion of Iraqis and I will take that over being on stage at a comedy club! But, it helped me to relax and when I haven’t been on stage for a while I notice I don’t feel as well as I do when I’m on stage more frequently. It helps me with my discipline and health.

Lately there has been a big focus oncreativeoutletsastherapy–sharpcontrastto say 30 years ago when PTS wasn’teven acknowledged.Howdoes your ownexperiencewith rehabilitation fit inwiththispractice?

Doing stand-up comedy was kind of a release. But, as I’ve said, the fear and adrenalin rush you get from doing this takes you out of wherever you are in your head and puts you in the here and now. I’ll give you an example. We [the GIs] were asked to do a special show for the series Coming Home and we were asked to do 21 minutes for Army families –

and when we heard “Army families” we were thinking Soldiers and their spouses. When we got there, there were 1,000 children under the age of five and we had to be completely PG. I was frightened out of my mind – there is a video out there on Facebook or somewhere that shows me right before show time pacing back and forth freaking out. I have jumped out of airplanes, been in combat and I was freaking out over doing seven minutes of material in front of a bunch of kids.

It is a career, but it’s not just a career – it means a lot to me; I’ve been working really hard at this the last couple of years. I’m still trying to help Soldiers; I’m still very much an NCO at heart and whatever I can do to make these kids feel a little better. I want to make sure people understand why we’re doing this and why I created this tour – it’s really to help the people still serving, just as much as it is to help me.

Areyouarepresentative forTheWoundedWarriorProject?

I am! I’ve been asked to represent the Project as a speaker at events, such as the Sugar Ray Leonard celebrity boxing tournaments last year in Santa Monica. The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation actually donated $15,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project. It was cool – I got in the ring, literally, and told the story of the Wounded Warrior Project and my story about combat. It’s a Foundation that means a lot to me. You know, if you see me in everyday situations, it wouldn’t cross your mind that I had been wounded – that I had been shot in the back of the head; I wear a baseball cap and nobody has any idea. But, you see some of these kids and they are missing limbs and it breaks my heart. We took a group of Wounded Warriors to Las Vegas for the Emmy’s last year thanks to the Wounded Warrior Project. A friend of mine happened to know Vanilla Ice, which was weird, so we were sitting with Vanilla Ice and I was looking at these guys who were missing legs, just dancing the night away with the ladies who had escorted us. It was one of the happiest things I’d ever seen. To be able to help these kids who gave everything, it was amazing.

IhavetomentionCallofDutyandActivision–theysupportSoldiersinTransition?Howso?

Very much so; they support them through the Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) – a nonprofit corporation which raises money to help soldiers transition to civilian careers. It launched in 2009 and when the original meeting came up [with Activision] for Call of Duty: Black Ops, they asked us (Dagger) if we could do a promo for them. We decided we


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would do it for free − it’s this amazing two-minute video that they put online for the Call of Duty Endowment. It works like a scene from Modern Warfare.

Last summer, they did the Call of Duty XP live-action event featuring Kanye West and the Dropkick Murphys here in Los Angeles – people from all over the country came and all the proceeds went toward the Endowment. I think they raised $1.5 million for the Endowment. I dressed up as my character and walk around, which was a little awkward considering my character is shirtless. I was a rock star; I was signing autographs – body parts.

You star in (andgetkilled in)BlackOps,whichwasreleasedin2010.Doyoueverseesomethingdepictedinthegamethatmakesyousitbackandgo“Wowthatwasalittleclosetohome”,orisitalljustgreatfun?

It’s funny – when I moved to L.A., I didn’t have a job or even a prospect for a job, I just lucked out and wound up working for this military, veteran-owned and veteran-run consulting firm. As a production company, they consult on wardrobe and weapons, that kind of stuff. We were doing a project for the Army – a cultural awareness project – and our wardrobe guy accidentally ran into one of the guys working on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and the guy said “we need help on this project, can you guys help us out?” So we came in, they didn’t tell us what the project was or the name, just asking us broad questions until we got to the point where we needed to know what was going on. Turns out it was Call of Duty: Black Ops − we worked as the weapons and uniforms consultants for the game, ensuring it was all period-correct. One day, one of the art directors looked at me and asked, “You are Vietnamese, right? How would you like to be in the video game?” and I was like “Are you drunk? That’s a silly question – I would love to be in the video

game!” It was a lot cheaper and easier to hire me as the model for all the Viet Cong forces; they dressed me up and took pictures, then scanned my head. It was surreal. I’m a playable character and, depending on what you choose for me to wear, you can see my face. I’m every Vietnamese guy in the game. It’s the most awesome pick-up line ever!

I just saw a stat the other day that said I’ve been killed about 3 billion times now since that game came out. I am a gamer but I’ve had to stop; I was playing so much I’ve had to shut off my Xbox. In fact, I’ve hidden my controller and don’t know where it is. It ruled my life for a while. The first day Black Ops came out, they sent a copy to the office and we played for 11 hours straight. We actually forgot to eat!

It is all for fun though, you can’t take it at all seriously. I actually shot myself playing myself, which was the most surreal thing ever. We were playing against each other and I was picked up a sniper rifle and I got a beam on this guy and I pulled the trigger, I was like “I just shot myself in the head. This is just weird.” So, I ran over and as I was standing there looking at my other (dead) character, my boss comes over [in the game] and knifes me in the throat.

So,gettingtotheGI’sofComedy–theideaisusinglaughtertoheal–orasCNNorFoxsay,healingothersandyourself.ExplainhowthatworksandwhattheGI’sofComedyhavedonesofartohelpothers.

We’re touring! We’re adding dates all the time (find them online at www.gisofcomedy.com) and we want to get to every place we can to perform for the troops – get out on the road and turn this into a TV special, perhaps raise some money for the Wounded Warrior Project. I’d love to do that.

I got an email not long ago from a friend of mine who was a recruiter with me. He went back into the big Army, into the 101st

Airborne, and he deployed to Afghanistan. He said, “Hey man, we lost 125 guys during this deployment – the most of any division – and then we came home and lost another 200 guys to PTSD, alcoholism and divorce and all these other post-combat problems that you don’t hear about. So can you come to Fort Campbell and perform for these kids?” I had tears in my eyes while I was reading this email. I would love nothing more than to get to every installation and perform for these great men and women who are serving.

My experience with the VA and therapy was not what I wanted and I tried, I tried taking the pills and after a few months I thought “this sucks! I do not want to do this – this does not make me feel good. I’m going to do something else.” So I started doing PT again – I got back into the gym and started doing standup comedy. I found these creative outlets that physically or artistically help me get the stress out. As the GIs of Comedy, we do our respective sets and then we all come back out on stage and tell our favorite war stories from when we were in. I actually show the video of me getting shot in the back of the head and most people’s reaction is “how can this be your favorite war story?” It was the most traumatizing thing that’s ever happened to me in my life, but I turn it into one of the funniest jokes I have. I think my ability to take tragedy, or everyday silliness and turn it into comedy immediately is what gets me through the days.

AnythinginclosingyouwouldliketosaytotheservicemembersofFortGordon?

No wire, no fire. The motto I went by in Signal Corps. Do what you love doing – I love the Army, that’s why I did it. I love standup. That’s why I’m doing that.


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Local ProduceLocal produce is becoming trendy – not in

a “local tomatoes are cool” kind of way, but in terms of helping our economy and our health. That’s right; the benefits gained from eating local goods extend beyond convenience. In fact, shopping for locally-grown products has become something of a weekend pastime for many, just as dining in locally-owned restaurants that support area farmers seems to yield a more enjoyable dining experience.

Exactly how is this possible? Well, according to localharvest.org, most produce in the US is

picked four to seven days before being placed on our store shelves and has already traveled an average distance of 1500 miles prior to being sold. Compare this to produce farmed 24 hours before landing in your kitchen and you get the idea. Likewise, meals devoured in restaurants that use fresher ingredients have a more vibrant taste and tend to be healthier for you - free of pesticides and preservatives, otherwise necessary for mass-produced goods.

Anticipating a shift in our energy supply is another good reason to make the change from

mass-farmed items to local produce. When we save on fuel, we also save on price – the cost of transportation is removed from the equation, as is mass storage techniques and the dangers that come with increased exposure to contaminated storage systems.

So how can you jump into this wave of freshness? Simple – go downtown, stop at a local fresh fruit stand, or support our local dining facilities that acquire their menu items locally. It’s that simple.

Saturday Market on the River

Fresh, fresh, fresh! From fruit juice to bread, from fish to okra, the Saturday Market on the River has it all! Known for its community feel, the market is open every Saturday through late October. The hours are very accommodating – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – as is the location. Travel downtown to 8th Street and enjoy a great choice of goods from market stalls and vendors. A huge artist attraction, the market boasts family-friendly activities and often is enhanced by local musicians. For more information, check out www.theaugustamarket.com.

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Local Fruit & Veg Stands

Little more appeals to me than an eye-catching, roadside market stand; I guess in my mind, it represents authentic farming. Regardless of whether you are whimsical or just penny-wise, these stands often provide fabulous deals on a smaller produce selection. Whether that is peanuts, squash, Vidalia onions or some other southern staple, the roadside stands give you great bang for your buck – and their food usually packs a punch in flavor, too. Tip: head out toward Edgefield near Aiken and look for Sara’s; a colorful stand that offers incredible sauces, jams, fruits, vegetables and more – not to mention fabulous, freshly-made ice cream!

Blue Clay Farm,North Augusta

Blue Clay Farm was acquired by Manuel’s Bread Café owner, Manuel Verney-Carron, to support his menu. Cultivated with typical French flair, the Farm’s products include a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetables – all selected with purpose. Manuel’s vision entailed a sustainable community vegetable garden, one that would support the locals and his diners. For more information on how you can enjoy Blue Clay Farm, call (803) 613-1641.

Gurosik’s Berry Plantation,North Augusta

A family farm, Gurosik’s produces strawberries, blackberries, peaches, blueberries, flowers and more. The Plantation offers patrons the chance to pick their own fruit – on select dates – or to stock up on fresh produce already picked and cooled. Run over to North Augusta for their fruit breads and fritters - you will become an instant fan! And luckily for you, the farm brings its goods closer to you with some convenient roadside markets; all locations are featured on the farm’s website, www.gurosiksberryplantation.com.


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Fine Dining Featuring Local Farm Produce

Manuel’s Bread Café505 Railroad Avenue, North Augusta, SC(803) 380-1323

Manuel’s is a popular café in the Hammonds Ferry community of North Augusta. It offers fresh dishes comprising organic produce from the community gardens of Blue Clay Farm.

Frog Hollow1282 Broad Street, Augusta(706) 364-6906

Frog Hollow’s fare features local and regionally farmed ingredients which serve to enhance the vibrant freshness of its menu. For a list of its local vendors, check out its website at www.froghollowtavern.com.

Five O’Clock Bistro2111 Kingsway, Augusta(706) 922-9560

The Bistro proudly serves as much local produce, meats and seafood as possible and adjusts its menu accordingly. If you want a variety of homegrown and decadent dishes, make a reservation!

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Buona Caffe CoffeeBuona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee, Inc. 1837 Central Ave., Augusta (800) 863-2419

Not the first product to come to mind in Augusta, Georgia, local couple John and Pat Curry roast their own coffee and make it available for local and online purchase. Fresh coffee, like fresh produce, yields the freshest flavor and the aroma is divine! Like many local sellers, the Currys are giving back through their products – for every 12-ounce bag they sell, 50 cents is donated to Children’s Safe Drinking Water, a program that provides water purification packets to such organizations as World Vision, CARE, and U.S. AID.

Steed’s Dairy4634 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown(706) 855-2948

Steed’s Dairy is a real working dairy farm and it welcomes the entire community by providing an agritourism epicenter of activity during the fall season! The milk made at Steed’s is hormone free and fresh from the cow – demonstrations are available to children during field trips, which are available to book online at www.steedsdairy.com.

Augusta Locally Grownwww.augustalocallygrown.org

Augusta Locally Grown is a non-profit network of food suppliers and market vendors, small farms and gardeners who make their natural, locally-grown food available for sale in the Augusta area. A self-proclaimed modern-day farmer’s market, Augusta Locally Grown products are available for purchase online and at numerous locations throughout the CSRA. Check out the network for information on local farmers, gardeners and upcoming events.


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By Pamela Rachal, Exceptional Family Member Program Manager

The mission of our installation Exceptional Family Member Program is to provide Soldiers and Families information, resources, and a strong supportive environment in which they can thrive.

Exceptional Family Member Program 101

What is an Exceptional Family Member?Any Family Member with a chronic medical

problem or special educational need, regardless of age. This special need may be physical, emotional, developmental, or an intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education training, or counseling.

What exactly is the Exceptional Family Member Program?

A mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, medical, educational and personnel services to Families with special needs.

Who must enroll in the program?• Active Army• US Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers serving

in the USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program. Mobilized and deployed Soldiers are not eligible for enrollment in EFMP.

• Army National Guard AGR personnel serving under authority of Title 10, United States Code and Title 32 United States Code.

How does a Soldier enroll in the program?The Soldier contacts the EFMP Case Coordinator

at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center. The Coordinator is located on the second floor of the Family Medicine Clinic. She will initiate the process and assist Families in completion of the necessary forms. Completed forms are forwarded to the appropriate regional center for coding. The regional medical command enrolls eligible Active Army Soldiers in EFMP. They also notify Army National Guard and Reserve personnel agencies of eligible AGR Soldiers. Soldiers and their Families are responsible for updating the medical and/or

educational needs documentation as the EFM’s condition changes or at least every three years, whichever comes first.

Does enrollment impact the Soldier’s career?Enrollment in EFMP will not adversely affect

selection for promotions, schools, or assignments. Medical services availability for EFMs will be taken into consideration when determining Soldiers’ duty assignments. Information about a Soldier’s EFMs is not available to selection boards.

What EFMP community support services are available through Army Community Service?

• Information and referral• System navigation• Advocacy • Support groups• EFMP respite care• Housing coordination and tools for easier

PCS moves• Special needs workshops and resource

information• Recreation and Cultural activities

The EFMP staff was recently expanded to include a Systems Navigator, who will provide one on one advocacy for Soldiers and Exceptional Family Members. He/she will serve as a personal guide through the complicated maze of services and resources. The Fort Gordon EFMP Systems Navigator is Ms. Grace Bagley. She may be contacted at (706) 791-1053 or by email at [email protected].

For more information about EFMP, please contact the EFMP Manager in Darling Hall, Room 155, check out our website at www.gordon.army.mil/efmp or www.militaryonesource.mil.

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One third of children in the United States are considered overweight. Schools are cutting back on Physical Education; computers and gaming consoles steal kids and teens from their bikes and neighborhood baseball games, and what’s worse – with inflation on the rise – parents have to resort to cheaper, and often times, unhealthier meals to compensate for the three dollar gallon of milk. To combat this ultimately deadly cycle, Child Youth and School Services (CYSS) has collaborated with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to bring change to Fort Gordon and its families lifestyle habits.

EFNEP was created by the United States Department of Agriculture and is sponsored in Georgia through the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, and is designed to assist individuals and families with acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavioral change necessary for nutritionally complete diets and daily life. Over the past three years, over 20,000 youth and 13,000 adults have participated in the program, and 90% of them went on to make positive changes in their lives.

To do this, the EFNEP uses a variety of

interactive cooking classes and six, one hour long healthy lifestyle sessions to teach patrons simple steps to healthier eating and living. The classes cover topics like, taking the stress out of mealtime, how to shop and save, instructions on how to read and what to look for on food labels, using herbs and spices to reduce sodium intake, food safety, creative ideas to introduce vegetables to children, how to choose from a fast food menu and more. All this comes complete with free goodies, including children’s interactive books on food safety, colorful flyers with healthy meal illustrations, aprons, measuring cups, temperature gages, a menu meal planner, a “Meals in Minutes” cook book featuring delicious, quick, easy, and cheap recipes with nutritional information and photos, and a certificate of completion.

I myself attended an EFNEP introductory class and was truly astounded at how little mind we pay to what we put on our plate, and how much we eat in a given day. Take for example, macaroni and cheese – the kind that comes in that pretty blue box that is impossible to open. The program instructor showed us the average size bowl someone might use to serve

themselves this American delicacy with – and then showed us the recommended portion size. It was half of said bowl.

However, as seemingly unhealthy as boxed Mac-and-cheese may be, the instructor stressed that under the proper serving size, and when paired with healthier, “colorful” side dishes like a Crunchy Apple Salad or Dilly Dip with Vegetables (both recipes within the Meals in Minutes Cookbook) then it is okay to indulge yourself in the cheesy goodness. Offering tips that can turn a package of Ramen noodles into a dinner fit for four, they enlightened me and my classmates on straightforward, painless to follow tips on making the most bare of cabinets and emptiest of wallets into quick and filling entrées that won’t leave your blood sugar reeling afterwards.

I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. The tools and information provided, all at no charge, are invaluable. For more information on EFNEP, contact Melissa Drinnen at (706) 791-6494/6498 or LaToya Stallings at (706)791-4722/1305.

Eat SmartArial Marsh, MWR Staff

1/3of children in the U.S. are considered overweight

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everyone

loves to be

entertained

– and boy,

there are

some great

musicians

lining up

to do the

entertaining!

here are just

a few of the

upcoming

performances

heading

our way this

summer…

Pre-Father’sDayGospelExplosion:PastorShirleyCaesarSaturday, June 16James Brown Arena

While Pastor Shirley Caesar is not coming to Fort Gordon, she will be headlining this Gospel showcase which includes Lee Williams and the Spiritual QCs, Dotties Peoples, Earnest Pugh and The Spiritual Voices.

With 150 concerts a year, 25 hours a week helping the poor in her Outreach Ministries, several Grammies, and 30 record albums to her credit, Shirley Caesar may seem to be a whole army of gospel singers instead of just one diminutive woman. The “Queen of Gospel” packs a lot of wallop in her small frame. Backed by a sixty-person choir, rocking like a tempest, she journeys all over the world, sometimes traveling all night to return to her pulpit in Durham, North Carolina, the town where she was born. Shirley has barreled through fifty years of touring and preaching, starting at age ten, and she continues to bring the house down every time she performs.

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GarySiniseandtheLt.DanBandThursday, July 5 Barton Field, Fort Gordon

Between appearing at Washington DC’s Rolling Thunder concert and the 7th Annual Rockin’ for the Troops concert, Gary Sinise will be heading to Fort Gordon with his band! In February of 2004, The Lieutenant Dan Band hit the road on their first overseas USO tour to Korea, Singapore and Diego Garcia. Since that first overseas tour, Gary and the band have played an average of 30-40 shows per year with a good 75% of those shows for USO, charities or benefits. The Lt. Dan Band covers everything from Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix classics to contemporary songs by Kelly Clarkson, Evanescence, Beyonce, Lonestar, the Zac Brown Band and much much more. Even tunes from the 40’s big band era. There’s something for everyone and each show highlights the musical diversity of the band, as well as the passion and energy each member brings to the stage. Whether performing for troops overseas or a local club crowd, the goal is to have fun and rock the house!

NatalieStovallSunday, July 8Location TBD

This July, Natalie will return to Fort Gordon for a very special concert: one for our troops who are here for AIT. Since her first professional gig singing and playing the fiddle at the age of 10, Natalie has performed everywhere from Oprah to the Grand Ole Opry. She was the first performer ever to be invited to sing God Bless America for the President at the White House Press Correspondents Dinner. And surprisingly, she has done all of this with no record deal of any kind. In the past couple years Natalie has used that momentum to become one of the hottest booked independent acts in America. Performing and fiddling over 200 dates a year at college campuses, military bases, fairs, festivals, clubs, and bars is all just par for the course with Natalie. “I write and perform because I love it… It’s always been part of me. I do it ‘cause I have no other choice.”

Sources: www.ltdanband.com and www.nataliestovall.com


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Book: Mama Day, 1989, Author: Gloria Naylor

“She could walk through a lightning storm without being touched; grab a bolt of lightning in the palm of her hand; use the heat of lightning to start the kindling going under her medicine pot. She turned the moon into salve, the stars into swaddling cloth, and healed the wounds of every creature walking up on two or down on four.”

Mama Day is an experience in thought and word, a resonant tale churning up roots and magic from the depths of universal consciousness. Naylor successfully and convincingly intertwines the supernatural into the portrait of what would have been a simple tale about a newly married couple coming to meet the in-laws. What starts as a straight-forward meet-the-family, soon becomes an introspective glance at what lies just outside the normal, the objective, and secular. Gloria Naylor is a master of evocation; read just a little bit, and you’ll be looking for (and finding!) glimpses of enchantment in everyday life.

Movie: Fast Five, 2011, Director: Justin Lin, Rated: PG-13

Yeah, yeah, I know. Big dumb movie from a big dumb franchise, yada, yada, yada, so why is this a recommendation? Because this movie is FUN. Ridiculous, impossible, clever and testosterone-driven FUN! Sometimes, you just need a great escape in entertainment, and what better pick than a heavy-metal movie, that is, in fact, about a great escape? Fast Five will have you rooting for the under-dog, amused and intrigued by over-the-top stunts, and very satisfied when the bad guy gets his come-uppance. And who can say no to Vin Diesel and the Rock (Dwayne Johnson)?

Precious few, baby, precious few!

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Books, movies, CDs and more are available for free check-out to Service Members & DOD Civiliansat Woodworth Consolidated Library, 549 Rice Road, Building 33500, Fort Gordon, GA 30905For more information, call: (706) 791-7323 or visit our website at www.gordon.army.mil/library

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mobile money-savers

GasBuddy

If there’s one thing we’re sure of, it’s that gas prices aren’t going down. Insure you’re getting the best deal in town by using the GasBuddy app. It’ll list all of the gas stations in your area and their current rates for all gas types. If you’re in a new area and aren’t sure how to get to the gas station, just press the “map” button and get directions from your GPS location!

ShopKick

Using this app, you will be rewarded points simply for walking into a store! Once you’re within one of the thousands of participating stores, open up your app to receive points. Once you’ve gathered enough, check out the “rewards” section of the app for a list of all the goodies you can get!

RedLaser

This handy app will insure you’re getting the best price possible for a product. Simply scan the barcode of the item you wish to purchase and it’ll give you a list of prices for different locations that you can purchase it from. For instance, I scanned a Harry Potter book. I received a long list of results. The online results showed used books as low as .99! This app also allows you to scan those handy QR codes or even create some of your own!

KAYAK

This is a great app for the traveling enthusiast. You can plan the trip from start to finish. First, check out the “Tours & Attractions” section to see the huge list of destinations all around the world. You can plan your hotel accommodations, flight, your rental car and much more. You can even view a chart that lists the airline rates by month so you can optimize your travel savings.

LivingSocial

This is another app that tries to find deals that are relevant to you location. It seems to me that LivingSocial includes more of the higher priced items, but it still has some great deals if you’re in the market for the items it advertises. Looking to escape? LivingSocial lists some great vacation ideas from local to international. Looking for adventure? They’ve got a section for that too, including kayaking trips, obstacle runs, rafting and more!

GeoQpons

This app collects all of the deals that are relevant to you based on your GPS location. Once you find a coupon you like, you can then send it to your email to print it out. The list of offers is enourmous – you’re sure to find a few for your favorite stores.

If you own a smart phone, you’re carrying around a lot of extra cash. And no, I’m not stereotyping – the extra cash is money you could be saving with a few of the great money-saving apps available for download. Oh and did I mention many of them are free? I’ve compiled a small list of some of my favorites —so check them out and start saving; it’s time to put that smart phone to work!

don’t have a smart Phone? Check this out:For money-saving tips on your desktop computer or laptop, check out “stretching Your dollar,” from our Financial Fundamentals contributor rachael sosa. it can be found in our February 2012 issue on page 15 – or check it out online here: www.issuu.com/fyi_magazine/docs/201202

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I will be the first to admit I am not a Will Ferrell fan. However, I know people who quote “Anchorman” religiously and scream with laughter at the mere thought of “more cowbell.” I find his man-child schtick insufferable and “Elf ” made my skin crawl. But, having missed his dramatic turn in “Stranger than Fiction” (2006), I was curious when I saw “Everything Must Go” streaming recently on Netflix. Based on the Raymond Carver short story “Why Don’t You Dance?,” and marking the directorial debut of Dan Rush, this film made me rethink my opinion about Ferrell and what I perceived as his limited acting range.

Ferrell stars in this low-key film as Nick Halsey. Nick resides in Arizona and is Regional VP of Some Big Corporation. And he’s a hell of a salesman. He’s also a relapsed alcoholic. DUIs, assault charges, rehab - these are things that are all brought up when he’s called into the boss’ office. Despite strong sales numbers, he’s being relieved of his job duties. Yep, he’s getting fired. But for 16 years of service, adding insult to injury, his reward? An engraved Swiss Army knife. Well, the two cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon he buys on the way home would probably make things better, if he wasn’t getting harassed outside the convenience store.

That’s not even the worst of it. He arrives home, only to find all of his belongings strewn all over the lawn and the locks changed. His wife has left him. “I saw this coming a mile away,” his neighbor quips. Maybe so, but at this point, Nick can’t sink much lower. That is

until he finds out his credit cards won’t work, his wife has put a stop on their bank account and his cell phone service has been suspended. Then his company Chrysler is repossessed.

How does Nick handle all of this? He arranges his mish-mash of records, assorted furniture and whatnots on the lawn and rules over his domain from the comfort of his recliner. When the cops arrive due to complaints of someone living on their lawn, his detective friend Frank (Michael Pena), suggests a yard sale. “Do you think this will make her come back?” he asks. Three days he has, or else he’s looking at jail. Nick enlists the help of Kenny (Christopher Jordan Wallace, son of late rapper Notorious B.I.G.), a lonely neighborhood kid, teaching him some lessons about salesmanship along the way. Baseball, too, since Nick was apparently quite the ball player high school from the amount of trophies he has lying around. “Are we friends?” Kenny asks. “Yeah, we’re friends,” Nick tells him.

At first, things are difficult; all he can unload is a half-empty bottle of mouthwash. But he throws in some floss and the whole shebang for 50 cents. Even Kenny gets his cut. “Always give the customer a little something extra,” Nick advises.

But Kenny isn’t the only one who Nick befriends. Photographer Samantha (the lovely Rebecca Hall) moves in across the street. Married and pregnant, she is awaiting her husband’s arrival after he chooses to relocate in Arizona from New York. She may also have marriage problems of her own. Nick thinks he

knows her. “I figured you out in five minutes,” he says. “What kind of man lets his pregnant wife move across the country alone?” Years of sales may have made Nick perceptive, and perhaps a bit jaded, but he certainly isn’t all-knowing. Samantha alternates between being sympathetic towards Nick and put off by his erratic behavior. They eventually establish a fragile friendship out of necessity more than anything.

Nick does have a small bright spot in an otherwise dreary outlook on things. While perusing some old high-school yearbooks, Kenny comes across a picture of Nick. “You look happy,” Kenny tells him. This in turn leads Nick to look up an old friend, Delilah (Laura Dern). He shows up at her house and they reminisce. She tells him a story about something that happened at a party that he doesn’t even remember. “You have a good heart,” she says. “That doesn’t change.” And it doesn’t. Even Nick knows it.

As an actor, Will Ferrell is able to capture the gamut of emotions he experiences to an absolute tee. There is no shouting, no wacky antics and no physical comedy – nothing that I knew Ferrell for. This quiet story of a sinking man and the helplessness he feels couldn’t have been told any better with any other dramatic actor. Sure, comedy probably will always be what he’s known for, but when everything is toned down a few notches, he is able to roll with the best of them. Heck, I may even put “Talladega Nights” in my Netflix queue.

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will Ferrell gets serious: everything must Go

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What you do: Smile

Matthew Breedlove with Noah and Elijah at the Month of the Military Child Celebration, Barton Field

Deon Willis and Troy Barley at Slinger’s Express,Darling Hall

Rebecca Runyan on the shoulders of Mark Lippard at the Month of the Military Child Celebration, Barton Field

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Laurence Gransbury and Emily Swift at the Fort GordonMarine Mud Challenge

Brian Patterson and Adam Cummings at the Fort Gordon Marine Mud Challenge

Tracey and Brittany Meek at the Fort GordonMarine Mud Challenge

Tim Strong, Scott Moore and Ray Wingo at the Fort Gordon Marine Mud Challenge

Vaun Price, Lynne Price, Ashley Price and Channon Crewe at the Fort Gordon Marine Mud Challenge

Carol Drinks, Danielle Hayes, Bo Bice, Jim Green, Brandi Grubb and Tina Pondy at Spring Fest, Barton Field

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Or better still, just code it!Now you can go directly to the ICE Customer Feed-back page via smart phone and enter your comments directly!

Provide your feedback by visiting our homepage at www.gordon.army.mil. Look for the “Gordon BE HEARD!” logo then click on the ICE Customer Feedback link.

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July 2012

beach lifePointes West is the closest we come to a beach around these parts, but for some of us, beach living is in our future. What can we expect from making our home amongst the sandy dunes? We give you the lowdown on beach culture, activities and survival tips!

the art of recyclingFort Gordon’s recycling program has come a long way since its inception. Now a thriving business operation, Fort Gordon’s Recycling Program can take care of more than just paper and cardboard boxes. Find out how you can tap into this fantastic resource and help reduce waste.

school’s out for the summerBut a new year is right around the corner. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the sooner you think about how you’re going to tackle the next semester, the better off you’ll be! Arial Marsh talks kid-to-kid about how to man up to your educational responsibilities.

Christmas in July I don’t want to make anyone upset, but we’re more than halfway through the year and – for MWR – that means we have plans to put into action for our holiday celebrations. What will the festive season bring Fort Gordon?

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