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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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The AGCRA Lone Star Chapter remains busy supporting the Fort Cavazos, Texas area of operations. Provided below is a summary of their latest Chapter events and awardees. Above - on 20 July 2024, Chapter members conducted their quarterly park clean up at AA Lane Park which is the Chapter's adopted

By CW3 Thomas Jackson, currently assigned to the U.S. Military Academy Disclaimer - The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not reflect the position of the United States Military Academy, the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, or the Adjutant General's Corps Regimental

The sole source for this article is a lesson plan from the U.S. Army Element, School of Music, 1420 Gator Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23521-5170. The lesson plan is entitled, "A HISTORY OF U.S. ARMY BANDS," Subcourse Number MU0010, EDITION D, 3 Credit Hours, Edition Date: October 2005.  Provided

This week, the AGCRA National Executive Council (NEC) saw an uptick in phishing attacks. The first hacker pretended to be the NEC Treasurer and requested money from other NEC members. Additionally, there is an Event Brite phishing email being launched stating the hacker is, "unable to authorize ticket purchases for

By LTC (Ret) James J. Galluzzo, first published on November 23, 2018 The proud heritage of the Adjutant General’s Corps dates back to the formation of the American Army when, on 16 June 1775, the Continental Congress established the position of Adjutant General on the staff of General George

Submitted by SPC Patience Awuah Purpose - According to CPT Timothy Daley, in order to develop AG and HR professionals and leaders and cultivate fellowship amongst the Corps' members. First Day of AG Week – June 10 MSG Jordan gave a general overview of AGCRA and how important it is for

AGCRA will conduct its annual worldwide Association Membership Drive from 1 September through 31 October 2024. Chapters wishing to participate to help grow the Association and compete for the opportunity to raise Chapter funds need to register and qualify, per our Membership Drive MOI provided below, with CW4 Alexander Pinckney

AG Corps HOF Class of 2024 MG (Ret) Marcia M. Anderson served our Army for 37-years in a diverse range of assignments, culminating as Deputy Chief of the United States Army Reserve.  Her technical expertise, innovative thinking, and leadership epitomize the proud heritage of the Adjutant General’s Corps. She

On behalf of COL (Ret) Robert L. Manning, AGCRA President, and members of the AGCRA National Executive Council (NEC), it is the Association's distinct honor and pleasure to announce the 2024 AGCRA $1,000 Scholarship Winners (listed in alphabetical order below): * Destiny Eva Garcia, sponsored by CW3 Monette Madayag, attending

By COL (Ret) Rob Manning, AGCRA President [AGCRA Note - This article is the first in a series of articles we intend to publish between now and the 250th Birthday celebration of the Adjutant General's Corps at the next National AG Ball scheduled for 6 June 2025 in Columbia, SC.

Photo credits - Mr. Dane Howard Did you miss this year's National AG Ball?   Then click the link HERE to check out all the excitement with this year's Ball photo blog.