Eight Augusta managers, directors and CEOs traded their business suits for Army Combat Uniforms, their briefcases for rucksacks, and stepped out of their offices and homes onto a military training field for a two-day experience as U.S. Army Soldiers during an ‘Augusta in Army Boots’ event at Fort Gordon, June 10-11.

The event is available several times a year and aims to create opportunity for Augusta community members to hone their leadership skills while gaining tactical knowledge while encouraging mutual respect and understanding.

“This event is an excellent opportunity for us to continue to build our relationship with our community and provide community leaders an opportunity to experience the importance of what we do as well as the impact of their support for our Soldiers and families,” said 1st Lt. Kashmir M. Rhymes, the officer-in-charge of the event, and plans OIC for Headquarters and Headquarters Company 67th Signal Battalion (Expeditionary), 35th Signal Brigade (Theater Tactical), the organization who sponsored the event.

Each community member was paired with a Soldier to guide them through various warrior tasks and battle drills including; react to an Improvised Explosive Device, react to an ambush, and break contact using basic movement techniques for individual and squad size elements.

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