On Saturday, 8 February 2025, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter completed its first quarterly cleanup of 2025 along its adopted 1-mile stretch of the All-American Highway, just two miles outside of Fort Liberty’s main gate. Sixteen Chapter and Family members helped police the roadside for litter. Once again, members

Submitted by LTC Jennette Brown Headquartered in Daegu, Republic of Korea, the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) Area IV HR Professionals had the privilege of attending a Leadership Professional Development (LPD) Brown Bag lunch with COL Arron Lummer, the Eighth Army, ACofS, G-1. COL Lummer took this opportunity to engage

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING On 16 January 2025, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter held their 1st Quarterly General Membership Meeting to address key issues within the Adjutant General (AG) Community at Fort Liberty, NC. Other meeting goals included soliciting feedback and discussing upcoming Chapter events and initiatives. The meeting began with

On Friday morning, 17 January 2025, 15 Soldiers from the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter at Fort Liberty, NC, came together for a 5K Ruck March, promoting camaraderie, leadership development, and a healthy lifestyle. The event, held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, emphasized unity and purpose, providing participants

Submitted by LT Hien Kreeger, AGCRA Mount Rainier Chapter On 16 January 2025, the AGCRA Mount Rainier Chapter hosted an inspiring mentorship session at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), bringing together Adjutant General's Corps Soldiers and leaders from across the installation. The session focused on expanding professional relationships by encouraging participants

Submitted by LT Alice Li, VP, Public & Community Events, AGCRA Screaming Eagles Chapter On December 13th, 2024, the AGCRA Screaming Eagles Chapter delivered toys that were donated up to Division G1 Office of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) down to our Fort Campbell USO supporting their Holly Jolly Event

Submitted by CW4 Alexander D. Pinckney, Chapter President, AGCRA Lone Star Chapter On December 17, 2024, the III Armored Corps G-1 conducted its 1st Quarter, FY25 HR University at the Fort Cavazos Education Center. This highly anticipated event brought together Army HR professionals from across the Corps with a shared

AG Corps and AGCRA Members, The 2nd Annual AG Reunion, sponsored by AGCRA and its Rocket City Chapter, will be held in Huntsville, AL, from September 12th to 14th, 2025.  All personnel associated with the Army's AG Corps or AGCRA, and their family members, are invited to attend AG Reunion

Merry Christmas everyone from South Korea! What a better way to spend it with Soldiers, SGM Marie Dunson retiring with 31 years of honorable service, and a real-life Elf on the Shelf. When the Elf on the Shelf found out she was pulling CQ shifts for Soldiers to enjoy their

On Saturday, 21 December 2024, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter hosted its Holiday Dinner and Dancing Celebration, bringing members and their Families together to celebrate the season in style. The evening featured a delicious potluck dinner, a holiday outfit contest, a winter raffle, and a live performance courtesy of the

On 20 December 2024, the III Armored Corps G-1/S-1 Teams, and AGCRA Lone Star Chapter came together for a joyous holiday celebration filled with camaraderie, delicious food, and festive activities. The Lone Star Chapter used this time to highlight the dedication and contributions of several outstanding team members. The

On 7, 13, and 14 December 2024, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter conducted its annual Holiday Gift Wrapping at the South Post Exchange on Fort Liberty, North Carolina. The Chapter brought in $423 in donations to support the Chapter treasury! Chapter members, including our wonderful Families and children, had a

On 14 December 2024, the AGCRA Gold Vault Chapter split operations and supported both on- and off-post cemeteries for Wreaths Over America.   It was a great honor to have MG Hope C. Rampy, Commanding General, Human Resources Command (HRC), and CSM Robert H. Atkinson, HRC CSM, was very welcoming at

Submitted by SSG Cristen Oscar, Chapter President On 12 December 2024, the AGCRA Morning Calm Chapter held its first Chapter Breakfast of FY 25. The Chapter had an incredible and phenomenal celebration of AG camaraderie on the Korean peninsula! SGM Schultz, from the awesome 8th Army Band, served as the

By CW5 Russell Houser and Owen Unger This study examines the evolution of U.S. Army Bands from 1914 to 1945, amid societal and military changes. It explores organizational, mission, and role shifts in Army Bands through historical and archival research, against the backdrop of legislative, technological, and cultural changes.

Other military leaders across the globe often revere the United States Army for its unique and powerful Noncommissioned Officer Corps.  And the fact that service in the U.S. Army is voluntary, mentorship is natural, inherent, and expected, and developmental relationships between a more experienced person and a less experienced

AGCRA is seeking to form a Young Leaders Advisory Board (YLAB). The purpose of the YLAB is to give junior AG Corps cohorts, who are in the early stages of their Army careers, a greater voice and impact on what AGCRA can do for them. The YLAB's role would focus

Registration (click the link HERE) is required if you want to own the distinctive AG250 medal designed as part of our collective celebration of the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the AG Corps in 2025.  A one-time registration allows you to participate in any of the fitness AG250 challenges throughout the

AGCRA Members, COL Chesley Thigpen, Chief of the Adjutant General’s Corps, with support from COL (Ret) Rob Manning, AGCRA President, and Association support staff, has provided guidance to expand events and attendance for the 250th AG Corps Anniversary in June 2025. The following events are planned for National AG

On Saturday, 16 November 2024, the AGCRA Iron Mike Chapter completed its final quarterly cleanup of 2024 along its adopted 1-mile stretch of All-American Highway, just two miles outside of Fort Liberty’s main gate. Approximately 20 Chapter members and their Family members helped police the roadside for litter. On

Submitted by SGM Paul J. Smith, Senior VP, AGCRA Potomac Chapter On Friday, September 13th, 2024, the AGCRA Potomac Chapter held its Annual AG Ball at the Springfield Hilton in Springfield, VA, just southwest of Washington, D.C. This year, our Chapter hosted a Masquerade Ball, allowing Soldiers to “let

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

UPDATE - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR AG250! Go to https://agcra.com/events to register. Email POC is AG250VR@gmail.com. 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

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,