AG Corps Regimental Association

HR Leaders,

As Chief of the Adjutant General’s Corps, it gives me great pleasure to announce the selection of the 2012 Class of the AG Corps Hall of Fame (HOF) and the 2012 Class of AG Corps Distinguished Members of the Regiment (DMORs) .

The 2012 AG Corps HOF inductees are:

MG (Ret) Thomas F. Sikora
COL (Ret) Ward B. Nickisch
COL (Ret) Paul Proffitt
COL (Ret) Edward M. Strong
CW5 (Ret) Dan Logan
CW5 (Ret) Dave Ratliff
CSM (Ret) Michael L. Armstead
CSM (Ret) John F. Gathers

The 2012 AG Corps DMORs are:

MG Gina Farrisee
MG Reuben Jones
MG Razz Waff
MG (Ret) Thomas F. Sikora
COL Tom Palmatier
COL Steve Shea
COL Phil Smith
COL (Ret) Juan Chavez
COL (Ret) Jon Finke
COL (Ret) Lou Henkel
COL (Ret) Bud Kelly
COL (Ret) Ward B. Nickisch
COL (Ret) Bob Ortiz
COL (Ret) Mark Patterson
COL (Ret) Paul Proffitt
COL (Ret) Hayward Roberts
COL (Ret) Edward M. Strong
CW5 Ron Galloway
CW5 (Ret) Brian Broadway
CW5 (Ret) Dan Logan
CW5 (Ret) Dave Ratliff
CW5 (Ret) Andy Taylor
CW4 (Ret) Ken Echols
CW4 (Ret) Charles E. Green, Sr.
CSM Joseph Camarda
CSM Darlene Hagood
CSM Bruce Lee
CSM Todd Moore
SGM Tracey E. Anbiya
SGM Tom Gills
CSM (Ret) Michael L. Armstead
CSM (Ret) Andre Douglass
CSM (Ret) Jim Euell
CSM (Ret) John F. Gathers
CSM (Ret) Annette King
Mr. Ron Canada
Mr. Willard Lovett

The AG Corps Hall of Honor officially opened on 11 June 2010. The AG Corps Hall of Honor is established to recognize and honor persons who have made positive, lasting and significant contributions to the AG Corps. AG Corps HOF and DMOR members are honored with a permanent display in the AG Corps Hall of Honor at the Adjutant General School, Fort Jackson, SC.

AG Corps HOF inductee selections were made by a board comprised of currently serving AG Corps senior leaders. AG Corps HOF induction criteria requires 75 percent approval by voting HOF board members. AG Corps HOF selection was made based on the criteria of inductees accomplishing positive, lasting and significant contributions that perpetuate the history and traditions of the U.S. Army Adjutant General’s Corps.

The AG School will honor and recognize the achievements of the 2012 AG Corps HOF Class and DMORs during AG Corps HOF and DMOR Induction Ceremony, 1 June 2012, at Fort Jackson, SC. The National AG Ball will also be executed in the evening on 1 June 2012 at the Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center, Columbia, SC.

Again, congratulations to the 2012 Class of the AG Corps Hall of Fame and Distinguished Members of the Regiment.

Defend and Serve!

Very respectfully,

Robert L. Manning
COL, AG
Commandant, AG School
Chief of the AG Corps
Chief, Army Bands

The Gold Vault Chapter of the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association will hold the 2nd Annual Maude Foundation Golf Tournament on Thursday, the 10th of May, 2012 at Lindsey Golf Course, Fort Knox, KY. Format is a 4-person scramble. Unit POCs, costs, and additional information are noted in the flyers below.

Maude Foundation Golf Tournament Registration Forms (.pdf)

From the Lone Star Chapter:

The Lone Star Chapter presented Certificates of Appreciation to: Days Inn, Hawthorn Inn, Chick-fil-A, T.G.I.F., Harker Heights Walmart and  Hollywood Theater.  These organizations support the Lone Star Chapter by donating various give away items that we presented during the AG Ball last year. They really appreciated us taking the time out to thank them for all their support and service.

by LTC Terry Owens

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen.  The Gold Vault Chapter of the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) will hold its annual Regimental Ball on Friday, 11 May 2012 at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY.  A social hour will be held prior to the formal portion of the evening in the Cochran Room of the hotel beginning at 1730.  The cost per attendee is noted in the flyer below.  Please disseminate this information down to your lowest levels. Unit ticket POCs may contact LTC Terry Owens at terry.owens3@us.army.mil and (502.613.5221) or MAJ Charles Musante at charles.a.musante.mil@mail.mil and (502.613.5169) for tickets. Each person who receives a ticket will also receive an information sheet with directions and room information for the evening. Thank you.

Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) Members,

For the second year, four (4) AGCRA members, or their dependent family members, will qualify for, and receive, $1000 each in scholarship funds to continue their education.

Eligibility information, award criteria, and an application for the awards are included on the attached MOI.

Don’t miss this opportunity!  Gather your documentation and submit your scholarship (application) today.  Application must be received by the VP, Plans and Programs, no later than 5:00pm, 15 May 2012.  Emailed applications are accepted if complete.  They should be sent to plans@agcra.com.

Any questions concerning this exciting program should be directed to the VP, Plans and Programs at plans@agcra.com.

DEFEND AND SERVE!

AGCRA Scholarship Fund MOI-Application (549)

AGCRA GATES GOLD & BRONZE MEDAL CHANGES,

INTRODUCING THE NEW SUPERIOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD,

AND PROMOTING THE AGCRA ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL

The Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) Executive Council, through majority vote, announces the awards criteria changes below for the AGCRA Gates Gold and Bronze Medals effective 1 March 2012, announces the new Superior Lifetime Achievement Award, and fully encourages promoting the AGCRA Achievement Medal.

Gates Gold Medal Changes:

• The inclusive dates for the award for the Gates Gold Medal must now cover at least 24 months (minimum).  The award nominee must be an AGCRA member during the inclusive dates of the award period.  There can be no overlap for Gates Gold Medal recommendations.

• The second award of the Gates Gold Medal will now be called the Superior Lifetime Achievement Award.  The Superior Lifetime Achievement Award will follow the same awards selection criteria as the Gates Gold Medal.

• Reminder – The Gates Gold Medal still requires significant achievement and distinguished service to the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association AND the Adjutant General’s Corps or Army Human Resources Community.

Gates Bronze Changes:

• The Gates Bronze Medal will now require significant achievement and distinguished service to the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association AND the Adjutant General’s Corps or Army Human Resources Community.

• The inclusive dates for the award for the Gates Bronze Medal must now cover an extended period of time.  The extended period of time is not defined, but rules out consideration of an achievement type award based on AGCRA Executive Council interpretation.  The award nominee must be an AGCRA member during the inclusive dates of the award period.

Promoting the AGCRA Achievement Medal:

• All Superior Lifetime Achievement Award, Gates Gold Medal or Gates Bronze Medal nominations disapproved by the AGCRA Executive Council will be considered for approval of the AGCRA Achievement Medal by the AGCRA President.

• Reminder – All AGCRA Chapter Presidents have AGCRA Achievement Medal approval authority.

• All Achievement Medal recipients must be AGCRA members at the time of presentation (minimum).

Other AGCRA Awards News:

• Based on the increased cost of precious metals, the Gates Bronze Medal now costs $35.00 and the Gates Gold medal is $40.00.  There is no change in price for the Achievement and Honorary Gates Medals.

• Awards should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the presentation date to allow time for AGCRA Executive Council voting, preparation of the medal and certificate, and shipping.  Shipping charges for first class or priority mail are included in the cost of each award.  If expedited shipping is used, the recommender will pay the increased shipping costs.

• AGCRA award payments can be made by check payable to AGCRA, or we can process a personal credit card through the Association’s PayPal account.  AGCRA accepts MasterCard, Visa or Discover.

• Reminder – AGCRA awards are not intended to be retirement awards.  Presenting the award before retirement allows the recipient to wear the award at AG Corps Regimental functions while still on active duty or serving as a DOD / DA civilian employee.  Note, retirees are also authorized to wear AGCRA awards at AG Corps Regimental functions.

AGCRA award recommendations will be submitted as follows:

• Primary Method – Scan & Email to:  awards@agcra.com
• Secondary Method – Mailing Address:  Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association, P.O. Box 10026, Fort Jackson, SC  29207

Ensure all AGCRA award nominations are endorsed by the local AGCRA Chapter President or Senior AG/HR Official (if there is no local Chapter.  Click on the Awards tab above to see an example award nomination memorandum, and the updated award criteria/prices as outlined in this post.

POC is CW5 (Ret) Dave Ratliff, VP AGCRA Awards, David.A.Ratliff2.civ@mail.mil, (803) 751-8300, DSN 312-734-8300.

AGCRA Members – it’s that time of year again.  Attached to the bottom of this post you will find the official announcement and detailed instructions for nomination of FY 2012 AG Corps Hall of Fame and Distinguished Member of the Regiment inductees. 

The deadline to submit complete nomination packets is 1 March, 2012.  Point of contact for all packets is Dave Ratliff at David.Ratliff1@us.army.mil or (803) 751-8300.

Mr. Davis Tindoll, the Director Of Installation Management Command’s Southeast Region, passes the Fort Knox garrison command colors to the new Garrison Commander, COL Bruce Jenkins, at a garrison change of command ceremony on 14 July 2011. To read more, go to the following link: http://www.turret.com/content/col-jenkins-assumes-garrison-command

COL Mark Rado, second from left, accepts the Accessions Support Brigade (ASB) guidon from LTG Benjamin Freakley, U.S. Army Accessions Command and Fort Knox Commanding General, at the ASB change of command ceremony on 14 July 2011. Outgoing commander COL Fred Johnson is at right with ASB CSM Tory Hendrieth to the left of COL Rado. To read more, go to the following link: http://www.turret.com/content/col-johnson-passes-asb-colors-col-rado-who-calls-knox-home

Message for the Field

AG Corps Regimental Association Leaders,

It is my distinct honor and pleasure to announce the 2011 first annual AGCRA $1000 scholarship winners:

Courtney Kubanek
Brittany Pruitt
Lauren Rideout
Ashley Thomas

These young, aspiring college students faced some REALLY stiff competition. Based on their academic performance, community service, and ability to articulate future goals they were voted as most qualified to receive these scholarships made possible by active ACGRA membership dues and AG Regimental Print purchases.

Thanks to all AGCRA members for your participation! I ask you all to continue to promote our professional association and AG Regimental Print so we can continue to do great things for AG Corps and their families…like this!

We’re off to a great start, but remember, this is only the first year of a new and continuous AGCRA scholarship program. The scholarships will be primarily supported by sales of our beautiful and historic AG Print. So…don’t put off buying it any longer; they’re goin’ fast!

Defend and Serve!