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Construction underway for training facility at SRS

The first phase of construction of a non-nuclear operations training facility has started at the Savannah River Site (SRS). A news release from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) said the High-Fidelity Training and Operations Center (HFTOC) is a component of the plutonium pit production mission on-site. “The SRPPF Project team has now started work to transform the existing HFTOC building into a key asset for the pit production mission. SRNS is collaborating with NNSA and our partners as we work with a sense of urgency to deliver on this national

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 23, 2025 No Comments
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Veterans’ cemetery in Augusta is closer to reality

Just a week before Christmas, the Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) announced a significant milestone in the decades-long effort to create a state veterans cemetery in Augusta, since the closest one is (pictured) in Milledgeville. A news release from GDVS has learned from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that there is now an opportunity for grant funding to support building a state veterans cemetery near Gracewood State School and Hospital. “Augusta has applied before, but we were too far down the priority list for the available funding

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 22, 2025 No Comments
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New leadership in place at Cyber Command

One of the units at Metro Augusta’s largest employers has a new Commanding General during a change of command ceremony. MG Christopher Eubank was elevated at Fort Gordon. He is the sixth commanding general for ARCYBER. He replaced LTG Maria Barrett. ARCYBER’s 16,500 soldiers, civilians, and contractors represent more than one-third of Fort Gordon’s total employment of military and civilians. Presiding over the ceremony was 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, GEN Randy George, the 41st Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. He said command and control are

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 8, 2025 No Comments
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Potential funding for a Veteran’s cemetery in Augusta

There is one 90 miles away from Augusta, and now Georgia’s senior U.S. senator has joined the call to create a state Veterans Cemetery in Richmond County. A news release from Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, said he has secured $150 million in a bipartisan funding bill for Grants for Construction of Veterans Cemeteries. In a letter, Ossoff wrote to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins, said there should be enough funding to create

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Dana Lynn McIntyre December 2, 2025 No Comments
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Military Intelligence Veteran develops $1 million business in CSRA

Luke Cain joined the Marine Corps after 9/11, serving 16 years in the Military Intelligence community. “I deployed 3 times while active, and deployed again after getting out as a contractor in the military community,” said the Evans resident. Cain had no college degree or business background. “Civilian life didn’t have the same structure and standards,” said Cain. He looked for a team and found it in the Pest Control industry. “Mosquito Squad is made up of numerous locations and owners across the US. We all share our experiences and

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Neil Gordon November 10, 2025 No Comments
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Unique career education and training starts tomorrow!

Augusta University (AU) is beginning a series of workshops to help military veterans, active duty members, and their families understand what local programs and services are available. The program is called the Military Community Engagement Series. It starts on October 21 with the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). The goal is to make AU a hub of information for the military community. “I have found that many times, students or the community may not venture into something that’s unknown,” Stefane Raulerson, AU’s Director of Military and Veteran

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 20, 2025 No Comments
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Local 9th grader selected as worldwide winner

A 14-year-old student at Augusta Christian School won the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made the Grade” sweepstakes, which recognizes academic excellence among military-connected students. He was selected out of 2,300 entrants. Trent Hall is the son of retired Fort Gordon veterans, Tamika and Robert Hall, who have served for a combined 42 years. He enjoys studying science, plays soccer, and aspires to become a professional soccer player. His grand prize in the form of a $2,000 Exchange gift card was presented to him during a presentation at

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Staff Report August 15, 2025 No Comments
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Local Home Healthcare Provider wins statewide award

Nuclear Care Partners was recently honored as one of only two Home Healthcare Providers in the state to be recognized as Best of South Carolina 2025 in the Guide to South Carolina.  The agency has played a big part in helping Savannah River Site employees recover from major illnesses and ailments. The local staff is in Aiken at 933 Dougherty Road and services the entire state of South Carolina and Georgia. There is also a satellite office in Augusta. Nuclear Care Partners is in its 15th year of providing our nation’s

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Neil Gordon July 29, 2025 No Comments
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Financial impact related to military name change

The decision to rename Fort Eisenhower has led local organizations and government agencies taking steps to return to the original name, Fort Gordon. Following an unexpected announcement by President Trump on June 10, the original names of seven army posts are being restored. While the name Fort Gordon has been restored, it is with a new purpose. The name originally recognized MG John Brown Gordon, who served in the Confederate army. It is now honoring Medal of Honor recipient MSG Gary Gordon of Maine. He lost his life while aiding

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 22, 2025 No Comments
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Paying tribute to area military personnel

The Columbia County Exhibition Center hosted a full house, awash in red, white, and blue to honor Fort Gordon, the Augusta area’s largest and one of its oldest employers. It was established in 1941 as Camp Gordon. The Columbia County Chamber, North Augusta Chamber, Alliance for Fort Gordon, Greater Augusta Black Chamber, Thomson-McDuffie Chamber, and Veteran Golfers Association co-sponsored the annual Military Appreciation Luncheon, part of the Executive Luncheon Series. Among the speakers was Dr. Tom Clark, Executive Director of the Alliance for Fort Gordon, who retired from the post

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Dana Lynn McIntyre June 19, 2025 No Comments
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