By COL (Ret) Gary L. Gresh Leadership has always been a favorite topic in every endeavor in which mankind is involved. Capitalist countries, communist countries, social secular countries, autocratic countries, and even dictator led countries all “profess” to have the perfect leadership model. But only the United States of America

By MAJ (Ret) Bob Frelinger The recent AGCRA blog post describing the launch of the The Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS – A) (Army's New HR Platform) brings back lots of memories of another US Army HR system launch. The year was 1973. The place was the US Army

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 2023 AGCRA $1,000 Scholarship Winners (listed in alphabetical order below): * Trinity Amos, sponsored by MAJ Shaunarey Harris-Amos, attending the

The Army’s top human resources (HR) modernization effort, the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Release 3 (R3), launched to more than 1.1 million Soldiers, across the Active Force, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard, on January 17, 2023. The R3 deployment follows years of dedicated

Hello again from the North Country and the 10th Mountain Division! The 10th Mountain Division and AGCRA Mountaineer Chapter likes to reach back every once in a while to share some of the success stories about the Army HR professionals here at Fort Drum. They continue to amaze us every

HRCI, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, is the premier credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession. For over 45 years, HRCI has set the global standard for HR expertise and excellence through its commitment to the development and advancement of businesspeople in the people business. HRCI develops and offers

The 8th Theater Sustainment Command (8TSC) of Fort Shafter, Hawaii has a long history of serving their country and their local communities. On 20 April 2023, a group of 8TSC AG Soldiers showed just how committed they are to make a positive impact by supporting the Salvation Army Family Treatment

The AGCRA continues on a path of steady growth following COVID and wishes to grow in all segments of the AG Corps, which includes the Active, USAR, ARNG, Army Bands, and Accessions/Recruiting/Retention Communities.  This article will focus on AGCRA supporting and providing a voice for USAR and ARNG

I am frequently asked, “Why is the AGCRA important?”  This is a fair question because many within the Army’s HR Community at Large and Adjutant General’s Corps at all levels do not really know what the AGCRA is and what it does for them. To begin, the AGCRA,

AGCRA Awards processing is back online at AGCRA.com. As we are continuing to work on adding improved automation to our awards process, the current procedures for AGCRA Awards follow: 1. Submitting an AGCRA Award Nomination. a. The award nomination form can be found at the link HERE. Please download

On behalf of COL (Ret) Robert L. Manning, AGCRA President, the winning Chapters of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Chapter Recognition Program have been determined based on formal Chapter applications submitted.   The FY 2022 program, in its seventh year, covered Chapter activities across the Association from 1 October 2021 through

Greetings AG Soldiers! In this edition of my 'Commandant Sends', I would like to thank each of you for leading IPPS-A implementation, highlight Training with Industry (TWI) opportunities, pass on a few reminders for AG School reporting/training requirements, and our upcoming AG Week in June. As we progress with

It's time once again to figure out where in the world are the Murphy's and the Monje's carrying our legacy AGCRA logo to exotic locations around the globe. Scroll down to get started... Here are COL (Ret) Bob and Gayl Murphy in Giza, Egypt, at their hotel, the Marriott Mena

COL 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 2023. Each of the selectees have made significant positive impacts on the AG Corps, the Army, and

For the first time since 2001, the U.S. Army has introduced a new brand that redefines what it means to “Be All You Can Be” for a new generation. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, Army Chief of Staff GEN James McConville, and SGM of the Army Michael Grinston

AGCRA Teammates, Time for another “Did You Know” from the AGCRA. Did you know the cost for an AGCRA membership is $2.50 or less a month for either a Standard or Junior two- and four-year membership. To put this in perspective, this is less than the cost of one

The activation ceremony for the new Wiregrass Chapter was held on 1 February 2023 at 0800 hrs in the Wings Chapel located on Fort Rucker, AL. There were over 25 attendees from all over Fort Rucker supporting the newly activated AGCRA Chapter. During the ceremony, CPT Delrisha V. Spann, Chapter

EDITOR’S NOTE – CSM Tamika L. DeVeaux, Adjutant General School and Regimental Command Sergeant Major, was the featured speaker at the AGCRA Carolina Chapter Breakfast on 14 February 2023 at Fort Jackson, SC.  AGCRA is delighted to provide her remarks from the breakfast below. Valentine’s Day greetings to all