Fort Gordon troops on the way to Iraq

Another military unit from eastern Georgia has left for Iraq. About 120 troops are the latest deployment that left Fort Gordon on Saturday. They are joining about 550 of their fellow members of the 63rd signal battalion already on the ground in Iraq. It's the battalion's third deployment.

First-ever civilian commander at Fort Gordon

The new second-in-command at Fort Gordon in Augusta will be a civilian for the first time. Joe Capps will take-over in the role of deputy commander this fall. It will mark the first time a non-Army officer has held the position. Capps has worked for the Army for nearly 20 years, and will be leaving a job in Arizona. At Fort Gordon, Capps' main role will be to run all training schools at the facility.