Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA

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[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

We're pleased to welcome Mr. Tim Dill back to M&RA. Last night the Senate confirmed him as Assistant Secretary of War for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. He previously performed the duties of General Counsel of the @USNavy and of key roles in P&R, including ASW(M&RA).

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

We are transforming how we support the career lifecycle of our total force.

The Project Patriot Pipeline establishes a centralized pathway to directly connect service members, military spouses, and civilians with mission-critical training, education, and employment opportunities.

By integrating separate workforce development programs under one initiative, we are ensuring our community has seamless access to the career tools they need to succeed.

Click for more information: 🔗 https://t.co/dXWK2RlP1D
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[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

America’s warriors are the greatest asset we have—that’s why we are establishing the Project Patriot Pipeline.

This initiative creates new strategic partnerships focused on the skilled trades and bringing America’s best to our Defense Industrial Base.

VISIT: https://t.co/ObXj3tVkuh

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

Over three decades of service and 333+ lives saved. Now, USCG Jayhawk 6004 has arrived at its final destination.

Watch this aviation icon get carefully hoisted into place at the National Coast Guard Museum following its final on-site reassembly. Entering service in 1990, this rescue hero protected our skies and waters for 18,800+ flight hours, a true testament to the dedication of the crews who flew and maintained her.

A legendary career officially joins the history books. Mission complete, hero.
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[U.S. Coast Guard @USCG]

A legend finds a new home. Watch USCG Jayhawk 6004 get hoisted into the National Coast Guard Museum after some on-site reassembly.

The legacy of 6004: 
🚁 Entered service: Sept 1990 
🚁 Flight hours: 18,800+ 
🚁 Lives saved/assisted: 333+ 

Time for this rescue hero to fly away into history. 
#USCG #Aviation #NationalCoastGuardMuseum #NCGMuseum #NCGM

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

Staff Sergeant Brett bender is officially back in the formation. After separating due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the 68W Combat Medic has been reinstated to the Army with full seniority, backdated promotion to E-6 and battle benefits completely restored.

What makes this homecoming even more special is that he and his family are already preparing to head overseas for his next assignment to continue to the noble profession he feels called to do. Seeing a dedicated professional return to the mission to serve his country and fellow soldiers is exactly what the total force is all about.

Welcome home, SSG Bender. It’s an honor to have you back on the team.
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[Under Secretary of War Anthony J. Tata @USW_PR_HONTata]

Proud to welcome back another brave warrior who was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Brett Bender.

Sergeant Bender, a 68W Combat Medic, was involuntarily separated in July 2022, leading to significant hardship for him and his family. With support from the @USArmy COVID-19 Reinstatement & Reconciliation Task Force - and under the leadership of @SecWar and @SecArmy - he was reinstated in March 2026 with full relief, including backpay, a backdated promotion to E-6, MOS & duty station preference, entitlements, benefits, and constructive service credit. Now, Staff Sergeant Bender and his family are preparing to head overseas for his next assignment.

He shared, “I have long felt called by the Lord to serve the men and women who serve our country, and I do not take the opportunity to return to that noble profession lightly. I am excited to continue my career and encouraged to once again…serve my country and my fellow soldiers.”

Welcome back to the formation, SSG Bender!

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

Total force readiness relies directly on how we support and retain our highly skilled civilian workforce. The Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness, Anthony J. Tata, recently engaged with our organizational partners to review advancements in building a modernized pay and performance system specifically for our wage-grade shipbuilders.

This initiative directly aligns personnel policy with strategic defense priorities, ensuring our compensation structures reward excellence and remain competitive. By optimizing workforce incentives, the department continues to invest in the critical talent required to sustain and grow our national shipbuilding capabilities.
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[Under Secretary of War Anthony J. Tata @USW_PR_HONTata]

Spent a fantastic Friday morning with the Project Triton team. This group is working hard to build a better pay & performance system for our wage-grade shipbuilders in line with @POTUS & @SecWar priorities. Hats off to the talented graphic recorder who diagrammed my remarks in real time!

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

Readiness starts with people and it shows from the first formation of the day. Through discipline and teamwork, our Sailors and Marines continue to build the strength and resilience that power the force. Investing in them is what keeps us ready. @SecWar
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[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

No better way to start the day than morning PT with America’s Sailors and Marines.

These warriors are the true backbone of America.

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

It takes an incredible amount of dedication and teamwork to keep flight operations moving seamlessly at sea. Our Sailors aboard the USS George Washington are showing exactly what hard work and commitment look like out in the Philippine Sea. Behind every successful launch is a highly trained personnel network ensuring our teams are supported and ready for the mission. We are constantly proud of the people who make up our total force.
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[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

Sailors aboard the USS George Washington conduct flight operations in the Philippine Sea, sustaining naval aviation excellence and strengthening deterrence across the @US7thFleet.

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

No shortcuts. No compromises. The Soldiers of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, @10MTNDIV, put in the grueling work during JRTC rotation 26-07, mastering large-scale combat coordination under demanding conditions. Our total force remains ready for any mission.
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[USAWHC 🇺🇸 @USArmyWHC]

💥No shortcuts in readiness

Soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, @10MTNDIV trained under demanding conditions during JRTC rotation 26-07, integrating maneuver, aviation, and battlefield coordination across large-scale combat scenarios.

#FreedomsGuardian 18airbornecorps

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

This Memorial Day, we stop to remember the profound debt of gratitude we owe to the brave Warfighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation. Our freedom, our security, and our way of life are built upon the foundation of their selfless courage and unwavering devotion to duty.

As a Total Force community, we honor their memory not just with words, but by reaffirming our commitment to supporting the families they left behind and the values they fought so fiercely to protect.

Today, and every day, we remember their names, their stories, and their legacy of sacrifice.
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[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

Advocating for our Total Force on Capitol Hill. Our leadership team was on Capitol Hill this week to ensure the priorities of our personnel and families remain front and center.

The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel met to hear testimony about our policy programs as Congress considers the Department’s budget request. The testimony is a critical part of how we continuously advocate for the resources, readiness and support our community needs to thrive.

Click on the link to watch the full hearing and see our leadership in action: https://t.co/TAP4wMlEkz
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[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

In case you missed the rollout earlier this year, the commissary home delivery program is active and expanding at dozens of bases across the country.

If you live on base, you can easily shop online for fresh produce, meats and everyday staples and have them delivered straight to your home in just a few hours. Plus, as a bonus to keep your grocery bill down, the commissary is no longer charging you for single-use plastic or paper bags.

It is an incredible way to save time and make full use of your benefits without the extra trip. Skip the crowded aisles this week and take advantage of this convenience right from your living room.

Read more about commissary home delivery here:
https://t.co/wU696xDYTI
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[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

Loving what you do makes all the difference. In this video, Joel Helston shares why he loves working for Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA), especially because he gets to collaborate with teachers who come from all over the world. Learning from their different backgrounds has helped him grow his own teaching strategies for his students and you can see that joy on the children's faces. It takes strong collaboration and teamwork, from our excellent educators in the classroom to the essential behind-the-scenes support, to create a school where military children truly thrive. We are always looking for the next generation of people who want to take education to the next level. If you want to join a group that cares this deeply about the future, you belong here.

For job opportunities, visit: https://t.co/IjOBYr42VP.
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[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

True readiness starts at home and supporting military spouses as they grow professionally is a huge part of that. Today, Stephen B. Simmons, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP), joined our partners to discuss fresh, collaborative ways to tackle spouse unemployment and smooth out the unique career transitions our families face. We are looking at ways to make career paths adapt right along with the military lifestyle, making it a lot smoother to stay with the Department of War. When our families are supported and thriving, the entire foundation is stronger.
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[Stephen B. Simmons @DASW_MCFP]

Readiness at home fosters battlefield success! Honored to join @BlueStarFamily partners for the “Advancing Military Spouse Employment” panel. Together with @DoDMilSpouse employment partners, we’re exploring new ways to tackle #militaryspouse unemployment.

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

Mission success takes the entire total force working together, right down to our dedicated military working dogs. No matter the branch of service, these K9s rely on the critical expertise of veterinarians to stay healthy and ready for action. It’s a powerful reminder that every specialized role builds unbroken chain of our national defense. Today, let’s lock in on that shared trust and the deep pride that drives our unified team forward.
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[U.S. Army @USArmy]

Keeping America's fiercest K9s ready for action. ⚡

Watch an Army Veterinarian break down the mission that keeps our working dogs ready for action.

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

This Armed Forces Day, Manpower and Reserve Affairs stands in proud support of the men and women serving across our Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve components. Our entire mission centers on taking care of this incredible Total Force, ensuring they and their families have the resources and care they deserve. It takes a dedicated network of professionals working behind the scenes to maintain our military's strength and readiness. Today, we encourage you to join us in thanking a service member in your life and exploring how we work every day to support the people who defend us all.
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[The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 @thejointstaff]

On #ArmedForcesDay, we honor the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardians, Coast Guardsmen, and civilians who make up our Joint Force.
Across every Service, domain, and mission, they stand ready to defend the Nation, support our Allies and partners, and meet the challenges of a complex world. Their service, and the families who stand beside them, are the foundation of our strength.

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kennie Kelly is officially back in the cockpit. After separating due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, he has been reinstated to the Army under EO 14184 with his full seniority, backpay, and benefits restored.

What makes this homecoming even more special is that he now serves alongside his three sons—each following their own path in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Seeing a Master Aviator return to the mission alongside the next generation of his own family is exactly what the Total Force is all about.

Welcome home, CW5 Kelly. It’s an honor to have you back on the Team.
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[Under Secretary of War Anthony J. Tata @USW_PR_HONTata]

Today, we are sharing the story of another resilient warrior who was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Kennie Kelly.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kelly, a Master Aviator, was involuntarily separated in September 2022 after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Following the release of EO 14184, he worked directly with the dedicated @USArmy COVID-19 Reinstatement & Reconciliation Task Force to return to service. With support from the Task Force - and under the leadership of @SecWar & @SecArmy - CW5 Kelly was reinstated in February 2026 with full relief, including backpay, duty station preference, entitlements, benefits, and constructive service credit.

He now serves alongside his three sons, each carving their own path in the @USArmy, @USNavy & @USAirForce. Said CW5 Kelly, “Putting the uniform back on is an absolute honor that truly feels like coming home. Though the COVID separation was a difficult chapter, it ultimately deepened my dedication to the @DeptofWar mission and the nation I serve.”

Welcome back, CW5 Kelly. Hooah!

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

We are proud to see students from the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) showcasing their strength and determination at the recent Presidential Physical Fitness Test event at Marine Corps Base Quantico. This initiative highlights our commitment to fostering healthy habits and physical readiness within our military-connected families. We are grateful for President Trump’s leadership in prioritizing the physical well-being of our youth and restoring these important standards to our schools. By providing students with the tools to succeed both in and out of the classroom, we are helping to prepare the next generation for the challenges of the future.
Read the full article here: https://t.co/YOix7aIKM3.
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[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

We are excited to share the success of the inaugural Presidential Physical Fitness Test held at Marine Corps Base Quantico. This restoration reflects a commitment to President Trump’s focus on prioritizing the physical well-being of our next generation. This event brought together over 100 students from Crossroads Elementary School and Quantico Middle High School to demonstrate the commitment to health and readiness that defines our military-connected families. By launching these programs on our installations, we are ensuring our youth have the environment they need to develop the strength and discipline required for the future.
Read the full article here: https://t.co/iX0mHIAODe.
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[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

This comprehensive review of the military legal system is a step in further strengthening trust and accountability for our service members. By focusing on long-term enhancements, we ensure the total force continues to be supported by a world-class system that evolves with their needs.
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[Secretary of War Pete Hegseth @SecWar]

Today, I am convening a special review panel to conduct a comprehensive, long-term, department-wide review of every aspect of the military legal system impacting our servicemembers.

This panel will enhance trust, strengthen our force, drive real reform, and help ensure our warfighters receive the world-class military legal system they deserve.

[Office of the Assistant Secretary of War M&RA @ASWMandRA]

This Mother’s Day, Manpower and Reserve Affairs honors the mothers across our Department of War community whose strength, sacrifice, and support help sustain our warfighters and their families.

Whether serving in uniform, in the civilian workforce, or at home, mothers are essential to mission success.

Happy Mother’s Day.
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