Bob Ortiz

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

History in the making!   Congratulations to COL (Ret) Hal J. Gibson! At 100 years old, Hal is the oldest living recipient of the MG Horatio Gates Bronze Medal for his contributions to the U.S. Army Field Band, the West Point Band, and the U.S. Armed Forces Bicentennial Band.

On 29 August 2024, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter partnered with USASOC Jumpmasters, primarily facilitated by the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) (1SFC(A)) G1 and G3 Air, to conduct a Soldier Support Branch Airborne Operation. The operation included paratroopers from CMFs 42, 420, 36, 27, 56, 36, and 79.

Researched by:  COL (Ret) Gary L. Gresh, Writer and Historian Colonel Timothy Pickering was the Adjutant General for General George Washington during much of the American Revolutionary War.  He was a very special man, educated at Harvard, and eventually would also serve as both Secretary of War and Secretary of

By Bill and Elin Walker The early days of the Army's Automatic Data Processing efforts. February 1968 In February 1968, I served as the Chief, Personnel Services Division (PSD), in the AG Section of Headquarters, Americal Division (23rd Infantry), Chu Lai, Vietnam. As such, I was required to travel to

Courtesy of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) Library. As we continue to celebrate the upcoming 250th Birthday of the Adjutant General's Corps, Army Bands remain a significant cohort within the Corps.  As such, we look back at Army Bands during the 1926 United States Sesqui-Centennial (1776-1926)

1775 Summer 2024 - Click HERE. Welcome to the third digital-only edition of 1775. This Summer 2024 edition is dedicated to the upcoming AG Corps' 250th Anniversary (1775-2025).  AGCRA has already started its 250th Anniversary countdown this year with our 250th AG Corps Birthday Newsletter series, and now this edition

AGCRA Members, Association membership has its privileges, and our members previously told us that a Mentorship Program was important to them. Hence, we are excited to announce that Phase 1 (see "PHASED GUIDANCE" below) of the new AGCRA Mentorship Program is now live on AGCRA.com. The AGCRA Mentorship Program

AGCRA Potomac Chapter SGM Larry Strickland Memorial Bowling Tournament will be held on 27 September 2024 at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Strike Zone, Fort Myer, VA. For details and tickets, click https://conta.cc/3WPMjpN

Submitted by COL Bruce R. Pulver, Commander The United States Army Band (TUSAB) “Pershing’s Own” continued to have a productive season from the latter half of April through July 2024. In April, The Army Blues traveled to Puerto Rico in support of USAREC, performing at the Puerto Rico Conservatory

The 122nd Army Band's annual tour, this year themed 'Rewind to the 80s', has concluded triumphantly, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable performances and cherished memories. Spanning multiple cities, the tour brought the vibrant energy and nostalgia of the 1980s to enthusiastic audiences, culminating in a celebration of music, community,

By Bill and Elin Walker Personnel Records Reorganization June 1963 At the 4th Armored Division headquarters, I had a new job as a result of a major Army-wide reorganization of the management of Army personnel records management. Heretofore each battalion managed its own personnel paper files. The Army plan was

On 18 July 2024, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter conducted its second Leadership and Development Panel of 2024, entitled “Getting to Know Your Corps.” The event was held at the Fort Liberty NCO Academy. The event's goal was to introduce, engage, and dialogue with leaders from the Army Band, United

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