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Facts and figures about Fort Gordon's impact
on the CSRA. (1 October 2009)
1. Fort Gordon remains the CSRA's largest employer
with over 27,000 military, civilian and contractor employees, a
growth of over 9,000 since 2002. Using a conservative Dept of Commerce
multiplier of 2:1 this equates to 54,000 community jobs as a result
of Fort Gordon.
2. About 800-1200 service members separate from the military at
Fort Gordon each year. These are primarily highly skilled information
technology or medical professionals. Surveys show about half plan
to or would like to remain in Augusta area if there were jobs available.
3. There is over $234M worth of construction currently on-going
or programmed for this year, not counting the new $300M+ strategic
intelligence center scheduled for completion in 2012.
4. Ft Gordon has contracts with 26 area hotels to provide lodging
for students and others on official travel. They average 300 hotel
rooms per day for official military visitors.
5. The Fort Gordon Retirement Services area of responsibility includes
30 Georgia counties and 10 South Carolina counties, within which
there are over 51,000 military retirees and family members.
6. There are over 73,000 vehicles registered on Ft Gordon. Per
Edmunds.com and area auto dealers, the average driver buys a different
vehicle every 5-6 yrs, thus about 13,000 vehicles are sold annually
to people affiliated with Ft Gordon. Consider 2nd order affects
of repairs, car washes, oil changes, tires, etc.
7. Over $138M in health care was purchased from area medical facilities
in FY2008. This includes TRICARE in/outpatient care at area civilian
facilities, specialty care/referrals for treatment not available
at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, and contracted care at civilian
facilities such as all obstetric care for military being provided
by Trinity Hospital and the Medical College of Georgia.
8. Area school districts receive about $1.3M annually in impact
aid, which is funding provided by the Department of Education to
compensate for federal employees who do not pay property or GA state
taxes because they live in government housing or are out-of-state
residents.
9. DoD has reinstituted the adopt-a-school program permitting military
units to establish partnerships with area schools. These partnerships
permit service members to assist students as big brothers/sisters,
tutors, coaches, etc. Thus far, 2 schools in Richmond County and
2 in Columbia County have unit sponsors through this newly reinstituted
program.
10. Fort Gordon is the CSRA's largest contributor to the Combined
Federal Campaign, collecting over $535,000 for CFC in 2008.
11. The US Army Signal Corps Band provides over 300 performances
annually in parades, ceremonies, receptions, schools, nursing homes,
museums, funerals, and other area activities.
12. Fort Gordon service members, civilians and family members volunteer
over 5000 manhours annually in area schools, nursing homes, food
banks, and for other community activities and events.
13. Fort Gordon facilities are used for community activities such
as the Soap Box Derby, Special Olympics, Motorcycle Safety Course,
and ROTC/JROTC training. The 27-hole Gordon Lakes Golf Course, Ft
Gordon Bowling Center, Riding Stables, Dinner Theater, Gordon Club,
Bingo Palace and the Sportsman's Complex with skeet, trap, archery,
and firearms ranges are all open to the public.
14. Ft Gordon is home to the GA National Guard's Youth Challenge
Academy which is a program for high school dropouts, offering a
chance to complete their GED and gain experience as responsible
adults. Each session is 5 months long and graduates over 200 students.
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