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Recently, multiple AGCRA Chapters experienced phishing attacks. The hacker pretended to be the Chapter President and requested money from Chapter members. AGCRA, as a nonprofit IRS-sanctioned organization, files publicly accessible reports with the IRS. Our practice has been to post Chapter Officers on Chapter webpages within AGCRA.com. Since we

When Ivy Division converges with a specialized military unit, we ignite, forging weapons of mass destruction. From April 10th to 12th, 2024, the 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group and the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) joined forces to host a dynamic and collaborative Human Resource University (HRU). This groundbreaking event

Submitted by CW2 William Scheidecker Iowa’s 34th Army Band (Army National Guard) members have been busy during the past few weeks, beginning with performances at the 2024 Iowa National Guard Recognition Dinner, hosted by the Governor and State TAG in honor of service members who retired during the past

By CW4 Alexander (Alex) Pinckney, Sr., WO Readiness, III Armored Corps G-1 In a concerted effort to boost readiness and efficiency across its formations, the III Armored Corps Readiness Improvement Program (RIP) Team recently completed a pivotal Phase 2 visit to Fort Bliss, targeting the 1st Armored Division. This visit

Please note that information on National AG Ball tickets may indicate a start time of 9:00 PM on 7 June 2024. This is incorrect; the actual start time for the National AG Ball is 5:00 PM (EST), beginning with cocktails at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia, SC.

By COL Bruce R. Pulver, Commander The United States Army Band (“Pershing’s Own”) kicked off the Spring season by holding its annual American Trombone Workshop.  Steve Turre of the Saturday Night Live Band performed with The U.S. Army Blues.  Other featured soloists included SSG Felix Padilla (West Point

Colonel Chesley D. Thigpen, Chief of the Adjutant General’s Corps, announces the selections to the AG Corps Hall of Fame (HOF) and the Distinguished Members of the AG Corps (DMOC), Class of 2024. Each of the selectees have made significant positive impacts on the AG Corps, the Army, and

Please see the information below regarding hotel options for this year's National AG Ball in Columbia, SC, on June 7, 2024. Please note that the National AG Ball Committee does not have hotels or rooms blocked for the Ball.  Guests attending the ball are responsible for coordinating individual room reservations.

The Black Jack S1 at Fort Cavazos, TX, recently hosted its second quarter AG Social, extending a warm invitation to the Lonestar Chapter of the Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA). The event served as a platform to honor individuals for their dedication and hard work while providing valuable opportunities

Authored by CW5 Chad Bowen and CW4 Matt Collins, Adjutant General School, Fort Jackson, SC What an exciting time to be in the Adjutant General Corps, where Army continuous transformation efforts are driving change. The latest initiative for the AG Corps will expand our HR roles in direct support of

1775 Spring 2024 - click HERE. Welcome to the second digital-only edition of 1775. This Spring 2024 edition is dedicated to the role of the Adjutant General’s Corps around the Army. As we put this edition together, we were mindful of two important points of emphasis from COL (Ret)

By COL (Ret) Gary L. Gresh, AG, U.S. Army Are Leaders born to lead, or is Leadership a learned skill? This question is perhaps the most asked question when I talk to audiences about my Army experiences since I retired. Most everyone fancies themselves a leader, or at least

By LTC Michael D. Riley, Chief, Data Management Branch, Army National Guard Headquarters, Arlington, VA It was a cold and rainy Friday evening in October of 1997 as PVT Michael Riley pulled into a busy parking lot filled with Soldiers moving at what seemed like a hundred miles an hour.

The John F. Gathers Global Sergeants Major (JFGGSGM) Chapter members enjoyed an excellent turnout for its formal activation ceremony at the Fort Belvoir, VA Community Center on 20 February 2024.  The AGCRA National Executive Council approved the JFGGSGM Chapter effective 18 January 2023, and the activation ceremony formalized the official

Pictured above - LTC Maria Rinaldi (left) and LTC Carolina Cruz welcome golfers to the AG Reunion Golf Outing on 2 March 2024 at The Greens Golf Course on Fort Sam Houston, TX. The Inaugural AG Reunion was recently held in San Antonio, Texas on 1-3 March 2024.  With the

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of CW3 Jonathan L. Crane, Commander and Bandmaster of the 25th Infantry Division (25ID) Band, after his courageous fight with cancer. His leadership, passion, and dedication to the 25th Infantry Division Band, the Army Band Community, and the Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association

On 26 January 2024, COL (Ret) Robert Manning, AGCRA President, and personnel from the USARPAC G1 conducted a walk-through and received a brief about the Defense POW/MIA  Accounting Agency (DPAA).  DPAA’s mission is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their Families and the

It's time for another edition of Where in the World? AGCRA seeks out active members whose travels take them to unique and wonderous places on planet Earth displaying the AGCRA logo or their local AGCRA Chapter logo. In this feature, we have new players - COL (Ret) Rob Manning, our

BG Patricia R. Wallace, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Reserve 80th Training Command (The Army School System), was confirmed for promotion to the rank of Major General. MG Wallace has over 30 years of service as both an Enlisted Soldier and Officer. She assumed command of the 80th

By MSG Landsworth “L3” Lafayette, Jr. On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the Sun City Chapter of the Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA), had the unique pleasure of hosting the Adjutant General’s Corps Senior Executive Council (SEC).  The Sun City Chapter is AGCRA's nonprofit organization that was reactivated post-COVID-19

By CW4 Alexander (Alex) Pinckney, Sr., WO Readiness, III Armored Corps G-1 In a recent mission conducted from December 11-14, 2023, the III Armored Corps Readiness Improvement Program (RIP) Team provided crucial support to the 1st Infantry Division, specifically to units 1/1 ABCT and 2/1 ABCT.  The primary

On December 13, 2023, a pivotal event unfolded at the Whitside Warrior Restaurant, Fort Riley, Kansas — an AG breakfast was executed that brought together members from the AGCRA Lone Star Chapter and the Bison Chapter.  COL Richard Strong and SGM Daniel Cruz from the III Corps G1, and LTC Jacqueline

By CPT G. A. Redding RECALLING 1972 - With the departure of the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry, from the Da Nang area, Republic of Vietnam (RVN), on August 11, 1972, U.S. forces officially ended participation in the Vietnam ground war. At the peak of U.S. participation in the