Fort Gordon

“The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) and Fort Gordon is a large, multi-mission, multi-service military installation”, supporting Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Department of Defense personnel, according to the Fort Gordon MilitaryINSTALLATIONS page. In June 2025, the Army announced that Fort Gordon (formerly Fort Eisenhower) would be named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon, per the Army’s announcement of seven installation name changes. The main number is 706-791-0110.

Avoid arriving during Masters week

“Do not plan to arrive or try to find lodging during the first two weeks of April”, the installation page warns. The Masters and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur are held then, and “Every hotel for miles around will be filled to capacity, often including Pointes West Army Resort and lodging on post.” If your report date falls then, make reservations well ahead.

Gate 6 and the Visitor Control Center

“Gate 6 open 24/7 as the new, main access control point for DOD ID Card Holders, commercial vehicles and installation visitors & non-DOD ID card holders requiring passes”, and Gates 2 and 3 are closed permanently, per the check-in page. The Visitor Control Center at Gate 6, off Gordon Highway, is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (706-791-3071).

Reporting and in-processing

“Fort Gordon has a complex assortment of units under different commands and from different branches”, so reporting instructions differ by unit; at a minimum, bring your orders and leave form. “For Army personnel, sponsorship is mandatory”, and if you do not have a sponsor, contact your gaining unit. If you plan to use the allowed ten days of permissive TDY for house hunting, contact your gaining unit first to make sure you have the proper leave form, or you will be charged ordinary leave; after PTDY, report to Darling Hall to begin in-processing. The newcomer orientation is held every Thursday, except federal holidays, at 1 p.m., and spouses are encouraged to attend.

Trainees of the 15th Regimental Signal Brigade report to Building 25710 at any hour; if you need a ride from the Augusta airport, call staff duty at 706-791-8314.

Housing: Balfour Beatty Communities

“Fort Gordon has approximately 1000 family housing units. All family housing is privatized and operated by Balfour Beatty Communities”, per the housing page (706-772-7041). The Housing Services Office is in Darling Hall, Building 33720, Room 129 (706-791-5116).

Medical care

“Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Two Veterans Administration Hospitals, several local hospitals provide medical care to Fort Gordon personnel and their Family Members”, the health care page says. The DDEAMC appointment line is 706-787-7300.

Schools

“RCSS operates Freedom Park School on the installation for Families residing on post with children in Grades PK-8”, and high school students living on post are zoned to attend the Academy of Richmond County, which is off post, per the education page. The Columbia County School System neighbors Fort Gordon to the northwest.

Before you arrive

Avoid the first two weeks of April or book lodging early, use Gate 6, contact your gaining unit about sponsorship and PTDY paperwork, and plan for the Thursday newcomer orientation.