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.

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.