ASW Anderson

Official @DeptofWar account of the Assistant Secretary of War for the Office of Strategic Services 🇺🇸

[ASW Anderson @ASWAndersonOSS]

.@SecWar's vision for AUTOWARCOM is reshaping the future of American combat power.

At my direction, @USSOCOM is bringing that vision to life by establishing Joint Task Force-Autonomous Wartare to rapidly integrate and field unmanned and autonomous systems.

This is more than new technology. It's about rapidly delivering lethal, survivable capabilities directly into the hands of our operators.

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

Welcome back, @OSS_DOW.

Thursday the Department issued a formal press release announcing the SecWar’s memorandum that elevates the ASW(SO/LIC) and renames the position to the Assistant Secretary of War @ASWAndersonOSS for the Office of Strategic Services (ASW(OSS)), with active legislative proposals underway to establish a permanent Under Secretary of Strategic Services.

This marks a historic milestone that signals a renewed strategic emphasis on the SOF enterprise.

Read the Official Press Release: https://t.co/lWPYpEPHQr…

[Ambassador Mike Waltz @michaelgwaltz]

Big moves for our Special Operators. Back to basics with the legacy of the OSS!

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Elevates Special Operations Leadership to Revitalize the Legacy of the Office of Strategic Services
https://t.co/dEdzHkxoug

[Pete Hegseth @PeteHegseth]

The OSS is back.

[Office of Strategic Services @OSS_DOW]

Built by some of WWII’s most visionary minds, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) carried American resolve into the hardest places and against the most determined enemies. It embodied the determination of Americans who believed they could achieve the impossible.

Today, after 81 years, the OSS returns.

Our operators deserve a voice equal to the burden placed upon their shoulders. @ASWAndersonSOF advocated for a Secretariat for Special Operations that operates in both name and function, setting the pace, driving coordination, and ensuring SOF has the resources needed.  

This redesignation strengthens SOF representation within @DeptofWar and reaffirms America’s commitment to the forces entrusted with the Nation’s most demanding missions.

Read more here 👇
https://t.co/0xbN0z6hUG

[ASW Anderson @ASWAndersonOSS]

In WWII, the Office of Strategic Services was forged on a defining American truth: when the Nation is tested, Americans rise, endure, and prevail.

The men and women of the OSS went into the night with no promise of safety, no guarantee of return, and no expectation of praise. They went because their country called. They went because the cause was just. They went because Americans do not turn from the hard road when duty points the way.

That legacy lives today in America’s Special Operations Forces. They carry the Nation’s hardest missions into the world’s most dangerous places, often without recognition and always with extraordinary responsibility.

Today, I am pleased to announce that Secretary Hegseth has signed a pivotal memorandum enabling the ASW(SO/LIC) to fully exercise its statutory authority in line with Congress’s intent by elevating the office to Under Secretary of War equivalence and restoring its name to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).

This action is a pledge that those sent into the hardest places, entrusted with the gravest responsibilities, and called upon when all else has failed will have a voice equal to the burden placed upon their shoulders. They will be given the resources, authority, and support required to prepare, to endure, and to prevail.

In honoring our Special Operators, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unbreakable American spirit that has carried this Nation through its hardest hours and will carry us forward still.

Read the full release here:
https://t.co/ZMYdfMCEHp

[ASW Anderson @ASWAndersonOSS]

Freedom is not inherited without sacrifice. It is preserved by those willing to defend it.

This Veterans Day, we honor the generations of American warriors who came before us—those who answered the call, carried the burden of service, and paved the way for those who serve today.

A special tribute to our Special Operations Forces, past and present, whose courage, quiet professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the mission embody the very best of our Nation. Much of your sacrifice will never be known, but your legacy will never be forgotten.

To every veteran: Your service matters. Your sacrifice endures. Our Nation remains forever grateful.

God Bless Our Veterans. 🇺🇸

[USSOCOM @USSOCOM]

Happy 13th birthday, SOCNORTH!

Since 2013, Special Operations Command North has worked alongside mission partners to address complex challenges and support the defense of the homeland. Your professionalism, expertise, and deterrence makes a lasting impact across the Western Hemisphere.

[ASW Anderson @ASWAndersonOSS]

📸 This week, I joined Special Boat Training Command in Mississippi, the elite “brown water navy,” as they demonstrated special operations riverine capabilities.

On the water, these operators are redefining maritime security, turning emerging technology into mission-ready capability that protects the homeland.

[ASW Anderson @ASWAndersonOSS]

No better way to start the day than sunrise PT with America’s great special operators ����🇺🇸

Lethality is forged through hard training, unwavering discipline, and warriors who set the standard.

[Office of Strategic Services @OSS_DOW]

“We need to get things into our warfighters’ hands now. Not tomorrow. Now.” - @ASWAndersonSOF

The SO/LIC team heard the assignment loud and clear. We took a fresh look at how the government buys emerging tech, resulting in the first ACCELERATOR. And it won’t be the last.

Watch the documentary and see how we’re bridging the gap from concept to capability.

📹 Watch now: https://t.co/qhVF5cVeiv
📩 Sign up for updates on the next cohort.

[ASW Anderson @ASWAndersonOSS]

What an incredible Saturday evening celebrating 85 years of SOF and those who shaped its legacy.

From the pioneers of the OSS to today's SOF warriors, the same spirit endures, defined by courage, innovation, teamwork, and a resolve to answer our Nation's call.

As we honor our past, we are focused on shaping our future.  In fulfilling our statutory Secretariat role, we champion SOF, secure critical resources, and enable decisive action with speed, focus, and urgency. 

We are building on an extraordinary legacy to create lasting impact for generations to come. 

Our work is far from over. The SOF enterprise is entering a new era—one that will reshape how we resource, innovate, and modernize. For SO/LIC, that means returning to our roots.

More to come. Stand by.

[Office of Strategic Services @OSS_DOW]

SOF Truth #1: Humans are more important than Hardware.

Yesterday, at AUSA 2026, @ASWAndersonSOF emphasized how unique authorities and adaptable people allow Special Operations to iterate at the speed of relevancy.

[Office of Strategic Services @OSS_DOW]

.@POTUS and @SecWar’s mandate is clear: move faster, cut bureaucracy, and deliver for the warfighter. ⚙️

SO/LIC and @USSOCOM are delivering on that mandate by accelerating acquisition and getting solutions to the field faster. Watch @ASWAndersonSOF at AUSA explain how we slashed an 18-24 month acquisition cycle into just 60 days. 👇

[Office of Strategic Services @OSS_DOW]

The countdown is on! 3 days left.

Submit your technology for the SO/LIC and SOCOM Joint Accelerator. SO/LIC will issue contract awards on event day.

Don't miss the Oct 22 (12PM EST) deadline.
📩 Apply now: https://t.co/0QuOEr7xOa
🔗 Details: https://t.co/hTU4HFk11V

#SOF #Innovation #USSOCOM #CombatDiving

[ASW Anderson @ASWAndersonOSS]

We challenged industry to move at the speed of the warfighter, and they answered the call.

White papers were submitted within 30 days, while warfighters shaped solutions through live pitches. We awarded contracts that same day.

The result: critical capabilities that reach our forces faster, putting decisive tools in the hands of those defending U.S. interests around the world.

[Office of Strategic Services @OSS_DOW]

.@POTUS and @SecWar’s mandate is clear: move faster, cut bureaucracy, and deliver for the warfighter. ⚙️

SO/LIC and @USSOCOM are delivering on that mandate by accelerating acquisition and getting solutions to the field faster. Watch @ASWAndersonSOF at AUSA explain how we slashed an 18-24 month acquisition cycle into just 60 days. 👇

[ASW Anderson @ASWAndersonOSS]

No matter how fast technology evolves, our greatest advantage will always be our people. Proud to showcase the unmatched adaptability of our operators at AUSA 2026.

[Office of Strategic Services @OSS_DOW]

SOF Truth #1: Humans are more important than Hardware.

Yesterday, at AUSA 2026, @ASWAndersonSOF emphasized how unique authorities and adaptable people allow Special Operations to iterate at the speed of relevancy.

[Office of Strategic Services @OSS_DOW]

Information can cross borders, reshape narratives, influence decisions, and enhance the lethality of the warfighter.

Phoenix Challenge 2027 convenes the minds shaping tomorrow’s information domain. Explore the new edge of competition as SI accelerates the speed, scale, and sophistication of influence and decision-making.

Registration is now open: https://t.co/JzPP2aVbxX

[Acting Secretary of the Army @SecArmy]

Secretary Hegseth and @POTUS have provided us with unprecedented top cover to make the rapid changes needed to modernize the Joint Force.

Grateful that @SecWar, @SECNAV, @SecAFOfficial, and @ASWAndersonSOF were able to join us at #AUSA2026 to highlight how we’re delivering for our warfighters.