She is also the 13th regimental command sergeant major of the AG Corps. “This ceremony is a tradition,” said Col. Chesley Thigpen, commandant of the AG School and chief of the AG Corps.

Since 2008, Armstead has served as Honorary Sergeant Major of the Regiment for the Adjutant General's Corps. Command Sgt. Major John Gathers.

A Fort Bragg human resources assistant was recognized and presented with a civilian award of high honor at the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental National Ball in Columbia, South Carolina.