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Submitted by MAJ (Ret) Bill Walker My sister Joan Walker Miskell, of Beacon, New York, has been the Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Melingah Chapter, in Beacon, New York.   The New York State DAR Regent, Pamela Barrack, is a member of that Chapter, and Joan is

Ladies and Gentlemen of our beloved AG Corps!  We are pleased to announce our next AGCRA Virtual Race, the 5th in our series. This may be the most significant one since the theme is centered around celebrating our Corps’ 250th anniversary. As with the other virtual races AGCRA has done,

AGCRA Chapter Leaders, Please see the attached MOI with an amendment (below) for the FY 24 AGCRA Chapter Recognition Program, outlining the call for Chapter report submissions. AGCRA Chapter Recognition Program MOI Amendment to the AGCRA Chapter Recognition Program MOI Chapter reports are due to the AGCRA VP, History no

The Gold Vault Chapter hosted an Appreciation Lunch and Bowling event for all AG/HR Soldiers, DA Civilians, and Contractors at Fort Knox, KY, for their hard work and support to the AGCRA. There were over 50 AG/HR Professionals on hand and we wanted everyone to enjoy pizza, drinks,

On October 24th, the Carolina Chapter of the Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) hosted a memorable bowling event, drawing over 40 members for an evening of fun, competition, and community. The gathering provided a fantastic opportunity for members to relax, enjoy refreshments, and discuss future Chapter initiatives. Attendees included

On 6 November 2024, Fort Liberty’s “Team AG” gathered for a fellowship at the Iron Mike Chapter Right Arm No-Host Luncheon held at the Iron Mike Conference Center, Fort Liberty, NC. The gathering was highly successful as young AG Soldiers were able to engage more seasoned military and civilian

Reference the flyer above - Attention AG Corps and AGCRA Members, Are you interested in getting featured at the 250th National AG Ball on 6 June 2025? If so, we would like you to submit your photos of AG Professionals in action (military and civilian) from across the AG Corps

AG Corps and AGCRA Members, AGCRA will execute its 2nd Annual AG Reunion event designed to attract and bring together AG Retirees, Veterans, DA HR Civilians, and Spouses, along with the Active, ARNG, and USAR AG Soldiers in a variety of events over a 3-day period that will provide current

The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (19ESC) recently held a productive and engaging 42A Resiliency Sustainment Day, bringing together military and civilian Human Resources (HR) professionals from Area IV (South Korea) to focus on the essential principles of resilience in the workplace. This special event featured insightful presentations from the 19ESC

COL Chesley Thigpen, Chief of the Adjutant General's Corps, has approved the memorandum of instruction (MOI) for the 2025 AG Corps Hall of Fame (HOF) and Distinguished Member of the Corps (DMOC) Programs. Please click HERE to access the MOI. AG Corps HOF and DMOC nomination packets are due NLT

The Carolina Chapter of the Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) recently hosted a Coffee Social that brought together 50 enthusiastic members, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Held in a casual and welcoming atmosphere at the home of the AG Corps on Fort Jackson, SC, the gathering provided an

On 17 October 2024, over 120 AG Professionals from across Fort Liberty, NC, came together for the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter 2024 Fall Breakfast at the Devil’s Den Warrior Restaurant (dining facility operated by and servicing 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division). Members of the Adjutant General’s

Submitted by CSM Vanessa E. Sun. Contributions for the Staff Ride to the National Museum of the United States Army submitted by SGM Laurence Stewart. This year’s AG Senior Enlisted Leader Symposium, themed “Leading through Change: Getting to the Core of the Corps,” brought together an impressive cohort of

By LTC (Ret) G. A. Redding AGCRA Editor's Note - In case you were unaware, decades ago, elements of today's Army Public Affairs were previously under the AG Corps structure.  This included organizations like the Defense Information School (DINFOS), Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN.  This historical article by LTC (Ret) G.

By CW5 Russell Houser, Army Bands Proponency Officer CW5 Houser's study investigates how historical forces shaped the Army Music School from 1911 to 1928. Extant research on the Army Music School is minimal. Evidence accrued from contemporaneous publications revealed mostly monumental and antiquarian histories. However, gathering the data to create

Submitted by MAJ (Ret) Bill Walker and Elin Walker "Tragedy at Home" appears in our book "Those Were the Days."   In 1963, I was a Lieutenant assigned to the AG Section of Headquarters, 4th Armored Division in Goppingen, Germany.  My wife Elin and I lived on the economy in a

*** FOR AGCRA LIFETIME MEMBERS ONLY *** The first commissioned AG Corps Print, "Washington's Watch Chain," is discounted to $75 (50% off the current price) for Association Lifetime members. Lifetime members interested in purchasing an AG Corps Print for $75 can email ag-corps-print@agcra.com and request one or more Prints at

An opinion article by MAJ Justin A. Winn "We recruit Soldiers, but retain Families." – GEN James McConville. AGCRA Editorial Note – The opinions and recommendations of the author do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the U.S. Army, Adjutant General’s Corps, or AGCRA. I don't know if this

The Adjutant General School (AGS) announces the MOI link below that assigns responsibilities and procedures for nominating and selecting the Adjutant General's Corps Officer, Warrant Officer (WO), Noncommissioned Officer (NCO), Soldier, Senior Civilian / Civilian, and Spouse of the Year for Calendar Year 2024 (1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024). Click

AGCRA is seeking amateur artists to help us create a 250th AG Corps Anniversary historical sketch. As we look to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the AG Corps (1775 - 2025), and in consultation with the Chief of the Corps, AGCRA is looking to create a 250th historical sketch as

On Saturday, 28 September 2024, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter completed a quarterly cleanup of its adopted 1-mile stretch of the All-American Highway just two miles outside of Fort Liberty’s main gate. Approximately 20 Chapter members and their Families helped cleanup the roadside for litter. Immediately before the cleanup,

It's time for another edition of Where in the World are the Monje's? COL (Ret) Nick and LTC (Ret) Dianne Monje were once again traveling in 2024 and displaying the AGCRA and Alamo Chapter logos in unique global locations. Please scroll down to figure out their new travels! Nick and

On 20 September 2024, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter hosted its 2024 Sneakers and Stilettos Ball at Intrigue Venue on Bragg Boulevard in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The event was a smashing success!   The program included the following: National Anthem performed by the Jazz Ensemble of the 82d Airborne Division Band;

On 13 September 2024, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter conducted its second iteration of the 2024 Run - Iron Mike - Run 5K Run/Walk. AG senior leaders and Soldiers from across the installation gathered on a rainy Fort Liberty morning to run a delightful 3.1-mile route starting on

The photo below is of then 2LT Tim Maude (right), circa late 1967 or early 1968, participating in the dedication of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade headquarters at Camp Frenzell-Jones, Long Binh, Republic of Vietnam.  2LT Maude was the 199th Brigade Adjutant and was reading the dedication citation.  In the