“The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes — eh — a little bit longer.” – U.S. Navy Seabees Construction Battalions WWII Realizing civilian contractors would not be a viable option during war time, International law precluding them from resisting enemy attack or they could be executed as guerrillas, Rear Admiral Ben Moreell submitted […]
AER College Planning
By James Millwood JUMP START YOUR 2020 COLLEGE PLANNING! Did you know Army Emergency Relief offers scholarships to assist Army spouses and dependent children to obtain a 4-year undergraduate degree? In 2019, Army Emergency Relief awarded $8 million in scholarships for undergraduate educational needs. Here at Fort Gordon, 20 Army spouses received $32,566 for full […]
Craft Corner – Mason Jar Bathroom Organizer
The holidays are officially over and it’s time to bring some organization into the home! If you love farmhouse style like I do, then you will definitely want to add this craft your project list. Multiple kids can sometimes lead to chaos on school mornings. Bring in some organization to shared spaces to help create […]
Make Financial Readiness Your Mission
by Lisa Yeoman In the military, we often speak of “mission readiness” at the organizational level in terms of manpower, resources, job performance and competency. However, for individual service members, “mission readiness” is often directly impacted by factors outside of the workplace. Financial problems, relationship struggles and mental health concerns can become significant distractions for […]
Fill Your Cup: Self Care
As a human, parent, service member or even student, individuals tend to forget to take care of themselves. It’s easy to fall into the hustle and bustle of life, yet so many are inclined to take care of others before themselves. How does one ever find time to work out, help with homework, run kids […]
Performance Nutrition
By Danielle Dunnagan, MS, RD, CSSD, LD As a dietitian, I frequently get asked what foods are best to eat before and after exercise whether it be to add muscle, lean out or improve athletic performance. It’s no secret that food and exercise go hand hand, but performance based nutrition is not just what you […]
FYI Magazine – Winter 2020
Having trouble viewing the magazine? Click Here to read it on Issuu.com 2020 is the year to take care of yourself before taking care of others! Focus on long term options while diving into your self-care journey to ensure 2020 is all about YOU! This cover represents numerous ways to fill your cup in the […]
MWR Star – Misty Reynolds
MWR Star is an initiative to recognize exemplary employees in MWR. People who go above and beyond to assist MWR customers and their co-workers. One individual is chosen monthly to be featured as our star, spotlighting details about themselves and their position within MWR. 1. How long have you worked for MWR? I have worked […]
NORAD Tracks Santa
You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town – John Frederick Coots and Haven Gillespie A botched newspaper ad campaign. A Christmas-spirited Colonel. A tradition is born. Christmas Eve, 1955, it’s the Cold War and the red phone rings. A […]
Herb Shop – St. John’s-Wort
Plants have always been a part of my life. Since I could remember, my father would bring my little sister and I into his small garden. It only took up a small square of land in our backyard but to us it felt like another world. He would spend all day out there, and then […]
