Summarized by the Alliance for Fort Gordon
Published October 3, 2025
On September 26, 2025, Fort Gordon held a dedication ceremony to honor Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Gary Gordon, renaming the installation in his memory. The event featured the unveiling of a sign bearing his name, with remarks from his widow, Carmen Drake-Owens, and military leaders. The ceremony highlighted Gordon’s heroic actions during the Battle of Mogadishu, where he sacrificed his life to protect fellow soldiers. The dedication serves as a tribute to his legacy and the values he embodied.