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 Corps Week, 2 - 7 June 2025, at Fort Jackson and Columbia, SC:
AG “Of the Year” Competition – selection boards for the Adjutant General's Corps Officer, Warrant Officer, Noncommissioned Officer, and Soldier of the Year for CY 2024 will be executed at Fort Jackson 2 - 3 June 2025. Additional guidance for the Senior Civilian / Civilian, and Spouse of the Year can be found in the Program MOI by clicking HERE.
AG Run – executed by the AG School is planned for 0600 hrs, 4 June 2025.
AG 250 Picnic and Sports Competition – is planned for 1000 – 1600 hrs, 4 June 2025. This event is planned to include AG School student sports teams representing current or gaining commands / installations.
AGCRA Carolina Chapter Breakfast – is planned for 0700 hrs, 5 June 2025, at the 1917 Club on Fort Jackson.
Army HR Conference – planned for 0900 – 1400 hrs, 5 June 2025.
AG Corps Distinguished Member of the Corps (DMOC) Induction Ceremony, Class of 2025 – is planned for 1500 hrs, 5 June 2025, at the Soldier Support Institute auditorium.
AG Corps Hall of Fame Dinner / HOF-DMOC Reunion (NEW EVENT) – is planned to be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia, SC, on the evening of 5 June 2025.
AG Corps Hall of Fame (HOF) Induction Ceremony, Class of 2025 – is planned for 1000 hrs, 6 June 2025, at the Soldier Support Institute auditorium.
The National AG Ball – is scheduled for 1630 hrs, 6 June 2025, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia, SC.
AG 250 Golf Outing – is planned for the morning of 7 June 2025.
Anticipated ticket sales for selective events above will open on April 1st, 2025, and will be announced ahead of time through AGCRA social media outlets.
Stay connected to AGCRA Social Media Accounts and the Association Newsletter to remain informed of upcoming National AG Corps Week events for 2025.
AG Corps Hall of Fame (HOF) Dinner & HOF - DMOC Reunion
In previous years, the incoming AG Corps Hall of Fame (HOF) Class was honored with a HOF Dinner. Attendees included incoming HOF inductees, immediate family members, and the AG Corps Regimental Leadership.
In 2025, COL Chesley Thigpen, Chief of the Corps, has approved expanding the HOF Dinner to 1) introduce the incoming AG Corps HOF Class, and 2) include previous HOF and DMOC Inductees for a HOF-DMOC Reunion. The general public is also anticipated to be invited to attend as well.
Again, anticipate ticket sales for the 2025 HOF Dinner / HOF-DMOC Reunion will be available on the AGCRA events webpage and open on April 1st, 2025.
Also, anticipate this NEW EVENT will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia, SC, on the evening of 5 June 2025. Details to follow…
The National AG Ball 2025 – What's Coming that's New!
The 2025 National AG Ball will be different in a few ways next year, as follows:
* National AG Ball Expanded Ticket Sales – Ball ticket sales will expand from ~750 to 1,000 attendees.
* National AG Ball Formal Event & Dinner – Will be held in the Exhibition Hall of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Columbia, SC. The Exhibition Hall is located on the lower level of the Convention Center adjacent to the east parking lot.
* DJ, Music, Dancing, and After Party – After the Ball formal event concludes, attendees will move upstairs to the Convention Center Ballroom to continue celebrating.
* AG Units / Organizations & AGCRA Chapters – Are invited to exhibit static displays in the Convention Center to celebrate the 250th AG Corps Birthday. Our POC email is NationalBall@agcra.com.
* Added Security – The National AG Ball Committee plans to add Deputy Sheriffs from the Richland County (SC) Sheriff's Department for additional Ball security.