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The Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association is proud to release the July–August 2026 edition of 1775: The Journal of the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association.

Appropriately themed “Continuing the Journey,” this 80-page edition captures a profession that continues to evolve while remaining grounded in its fundamental responsibility to support Soldiers, commanders, families, and Army readiness. 1775 is AGCRA’s professional journal, devoted to advancing the professionalism of members of the Adjutant General’s Corps Regiment and providing a venue for Soldiers, veterans, civilians, and other military professionals to contribute to the professional dialogue.

This edition is particularly significant because of who is contributing to that dialogue. The July–August issue is the seventh digital-only edition of 1775, and following a formal call for articles through the AGCRA newsletter and social media platforms, the response was described by the editor as “overwhelming.” The goal is clear: as more members contribute their experiences, ideas, lessons learned, and perspectives, 1775 continues its development as a professional journal for Army Human Resources.

Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of the Association

The edition opens with perspectives from senior leaders across the AG community.

AGCRA President Dr. (SGM, Ret.) Mark A. Clark Jr. provides an overview of a remarkable year for the Association in “Growing Stronger Together: A Year of Excellence, Growth, and Opportunity.” His message highlights membership growth, the 2026 AG National Ball, scholarships, continued chapter expansion, recognition programs, and the opportunities ahead for the Association.

Readers will also find two important farewell messages. MG (Ret.) Richard P. Mustion, outgoing Honorary Colonel of the Regiment, reflects on decades of service and enduring lessons about learning, adaptability, trust, communication, and readiness. COL R. Arron Lummer, the outgoing 37th AG School Commandant and 24th Chief of the AG Corps, reflects on the Corps’ recent modernization efforts and challenges AG professionals to continue preparing for the requirements of the future fight.

A Remarkable Collection of Professional Writing

At the heart of this edition are 15 feature articles representing perspectives from across ranks, generations, specialties, and experiences within the profession.

The issue begins with COL (Ret.) Patricia Mulcahy’s “Establishing the U.S. Space Force: The Newest Military Service.” Mulcahy brings the perspective of an AG professional who became the first Chief Human Capital Officer, or S-1, for the newly established United States Space Force. Her account demonstrates the extraordinary role human capital professionals played in building a military service from the ground up.

From there, the journal tackles questions at the center of the modern HR profession:

• SFC Quaniesha Alston-Charles challenges readers to look Beyond Personnel and understand why HR professionals are combat multipliers.
• CW2 Jeremy Lindsey examines the relationship between modernization, leadership preferences, and organizational trust in “Trust Before Technology.”
• CSM (Ret.) Jamie Price explores the relationship between HR and formation readiness in “Readiness Runs Through HR: Seeing the Formation Beyond the Report.”
• CW4 Alexander D. Pinckney proposes a deliberate professional-development continuum for AG warrant officers that moves from selection and sponsorship through mentorship and stewardship.
• CW5 Eureka S. Price continues that conversation in “Mentorship Matters,” arguing that developing the next generation of AG warrant officers must be an intentional professional responsibility rather than something left to chance.
• SPC Angel Hawkins brings an important junior-Soldier voice to the journal with “New to the Army, Not Too New to Lead,” sharing how mentorship helped shape her development and her understanding that leadership and influence are not reserved for senior ranks.

The conversation continues with articles addressing strategic talent acquisition and the brevet process, lessons from serving as an S1, the psychological endurance required to stand up a new battalion, project management within Army HR, and the role AG professionals play in shaping readiness before combat begins.

The edition also takes a deliberate look at the evolution and identity of the profession. CSM (Ret.) Brian C. Sanders’ “HOW DID WE GET HERE?” examines how Army HR transformed over time and the tradeoffs that accompanied greater operational integration. His reflection reinforces the importance of deliberately preserving mentorship, technical development, professional connectivity, history, and AG identity.

That idea flows naturally into CW4 Alexander D. Pinckney’s “AGCRA: More Than Membership – A Profession Connected,” followed by CPT Savanah Stevenson’s look at AG Week 2026 and SGM Paola M. Delarosa-Lloret’s “Accountability Under Fire.” Together, these contributions reinforce one of the strongest themes running throughout this edition: the AG profession is larger than personnel transactions—it is about readiness, relationships, professional identity, stewardship, and service.

Preserving Our History While Building What Comes Next

1775 also continues its important role in preserving the history of the Regiment.

This edition features the AG Corps Hall of Fame Class of 2015, recognizing MG (Ret.) Gina S. Farrisee, MG (Ret.) Dee Ann McWilliams, COL (Ret.) Robert L. Manning, COL (Ret.) J.P. Mikula, CW4 (Ret.) Charles E. Green Sr., CSM (Ret.) Billy J. Blackmon, and CSM (Ret.) Mitchell Lewis. It also includes the story of the Army's rededication of the M&RA, G-1 September 11 Memorial.

The issue closes with Association administrative updates, transitions, and recognition of AGCRA award recipients—connecting the professional conversation with the people and accomplishments of the Association today.

This Is Our Professional Journal

Perhaps the most important story behind this edition is not any single article.

It is the range of voices represented within it.

Retired general officers and colonels. Command sergeants major and sergeants major. Warrant officers. Commissioned officers. Noncommissioned officers. A specialist with less than two years in the Army. Association leaders and professionals reflecting on decades of change.

1775 provides a place where experience can become institutional knowledge, where an idea developed at the tactical level can influence a conversation across the Corps, and where the next generation of AG professionals can learn from those who served before them while contributing ideas of their own.

The July–August 2026 edition demonstrates what can happen when members of our profession write, share, challenge, reflect, and contribute.

We encourage the entire AG community to read this edition, share the articles that resonate with you, discuss them with your formations and professional networks, and—most importantly—consider adding your voice to a future edition.

The journey of the Adjutant General’s Corps continues.

So does the conversation.

Shields Up! Defend and Serve!

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