Foreword By Colonel Vicki Whiting ADC
Welcome to the 2022 edition of the Corps Journal, and what a rollercoaster of a year our 30th Anniversary has been. While COVID is still with us, life has almost returned to normal. It feels like we have been sprinting to keep up!
F
ollowing our withdrawal from Afghanistan last year you would be forgiven for thinking that life
was about to become more predictable and less frenetic. Not so. As we were getting to grips with the implications of the Integrated Review, the war in the Ukraine kicked off in February, leading to the new CGS introducing Op MOBILISE in June.
The Army is restructuring itself to modernise and meet new challenges, and the shape and structure of our Branches are changing accordingly. There remains uncertainty, which will likely continue for some time yet. The value the Army places in our collective outputs does however remain constant. We represent a vital element of fighting power.
Amongst the turmoil, it is perhaps a good time to reflect on the anniversary of the formation of the AGC. We continue to evolve. In April, we adopted the new Cypher and all cap- badges are now wearing their own accoutrements, celebrating our unique identities while recognising we are stronger together. We kicked off the Anniversary celebrations on 6 April with an All Ranks Dinner Night at Worthy Down. Bringing together 300 personnel from across the Corps, and from the new recruit to 3*. This was the largest dinner night we have held yet. I only wish more of you could have joined us for this most enjoyable event. This was closely followed by the Triple Crown
This year, the AGC Association has initiated the formation of Regional Branches. Our National Representative, Major (Retd) Joseph Bright MBE, formerly Assistant Corps Secretary and editor of the AGC journal for many years, volunteered to lead the initiative. The aim is to better support our veterans by providing a hub for social events and facilitating an enduring connection to the Corps. Events are open to both serving and retired. Find out how to get involved on page 152.
Challenge on 27 April where we were honoured by a visit from our Deputy Colonel in Chief, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, who formally unveiled the new lion monument at the entrance to Worthy Down. The Festival in July, Freedom Parade in October and Carol Service rounded off the celebratory events. Well done to all those who organised events around the globe. I hope you enjoy the pictures later in the journal.
Also this year, the Corps proudly took part in both the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June and the state funeral in September. Those that took part did a fantastic job of representing the AGC and I know they will treasure the memories from these historic events.
Here in Corps Headquarters we said goodbye to the COS, Lt Col Paula Nicholas AGC(SPS), the Corps SM, Capt Andy Heron AGC(RMP), and of course the Assistant Corps Secretary, Maj (Retd) Joe Bright. All of them were hugely dedicated and passionate about the AGC. They will be missed, but definitely deserved a rest! In turn we welcomed Lt Col John Alecock AGC(RMP) as COS, WO1 Wayne Heathcote AGC(SPS) as Corps SM, and Sam Hargreaves as our Communications Officer, a new post.
As I have attended both sporting and social events throughout the year, and participated in Honours & Awards, promotion, and commissioning boards, I have been consistently impressed by the quality of our people. You should be as proud of your achievements as I am of you.
Colonel Vicki Whiting ADC Corps Colonel Adjutant General’s Corp
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