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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.

COL (Ret) Nick and LTC (Ret) Dianne Monje once again were on the move, traveling to exotic and unique places across the globe in both hemispheres this past Spring of 2024. So where in the world did they go traveling with our AG Corps and their Alamo Chapter logos? Scroll

Submitted by SGM John R. Follett The 350th Civil Affairs Command (CACOM) G-1 hosted a 42A Training Camp and AG Workshop from May 13-23, 2024, at the Corry Station Army Reserve Center, Pensacola, Florida. G-1 SGM and AGCRA Wiregrass Chapter member SGM John Follett coordinated the event. BG Andrée G.

Submitted by LTC Derrick Lucarelli Fort Drum recently deployed a significant portion of its HR units over the past few months and witnessed the change of leadership within several of its key Army HR billets. In addition to the 10th Mountain Division Combat Aviation Brigade deploying to the CENTCOM AOR

By 1LT Katie Kitzmiller People are the Army’s greatest asset, and Army Human Resources (HR) professionals ensure Commanders have the personnel they need to complete the mission. The AG Corps and Army HR Community work tirelessly behind the scenes to guarantee Soldiers have peace of mind with their finances,

By COL (Ret) Gary L. Gresh Just what is harassment? First of all, I am not a lawyer; I’m a former leader of Soldiers and men and women in the civilian sector. If you want legal definitions and advice, seek out a lawyer where you are assigned. This article

The National AG Ball Committee has determined that they can still sell a limited number of unexpected Ball tickets. No code is required for these available tickets. These tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To purchase these Ball tickets, click HERE on the AGCRA events webpage. Please forward

The Cavazos Community Thrift Shop (CCTS), a pivotal charitable establishment in the Fort Cavazos region, recently awarded a significant community grant to the Lone Star Chapter of the Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA). This notable contribution highlights CCTS’s commitment to supporting local organizations that play a crucial role

COL (Ret) Robert L. Manning, President of the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA), has announced the winning Chapters of the Fiscal Year 2023 Chapter Recognition Program.  The FY 2023 Program, in its eighth year, covered Chapter activities from 1 October 2022 through 30 September 2023. The Fort Knox-based

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