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RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN T. REIM

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On 2026-05-29, Representative Analilia Mejia (D-NJ-11) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN T. REIM" in the House.

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RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN T. REIM

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E496] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN T. REIM ______ HON. ANALILIA MEJIA of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, May 29, 2026 Ms. MEJIA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the retirement of Major General John T. Reim after more than 36 years of distinguished service to our country. Most recently, Major General Reim served as the first Portfolio Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment & Ammunition and as the Commanding General of Picatinny Arsenal since June 2022. I am proud to honor a New Jersey native whose leadership and dedication has strengthened New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, the State of New Jersey, and the United States as a whole. Prior to his new role as one of the first Portfolio Acquisition Executives, Major General Reim served as Joint Program Executive Officer Armaments & Ammunition. In both roles, he has been an unwavering leader within the Army's acquisition and innovation enterprise. The systems, munitions, and capabilities developed under his leadership have made our country safer. He led critical efforts to modernize and revitalize the Nation's munitions production base, strengthen industrial capacity and ensure the readiness of our stockpiles in support of global contingencies. His work was vital to sustaining America's defense priorities and those of our allies. As Commanding General of Picatinny Arsenal, Major General Reim led with distinction. The installation's more than 6,000 Soldiers, civilians, and contractors benefited from his commitment to their mission and to their morale, welfare, and professional development. Under his leadership, Picatinny Arsenal continued to serve as a cornerstone of defense innovation and an engine of economic strength for the region. Major General Reim has been an invaluable partner to Congress. His expertise strengthened congressional oversight and improved our ability to advocate effectively for our national defense priorities. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Major General Reim commissioned into the Quartermaster Corps in 1990 and later entered the Acquisition Corps in 1998. His career includes a wide range of leadership and staff assignments across the Army, Joint Special Operations Command, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. Major General Reim's many awards and decorations, including the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit, reflect a career defined by excellence and selfless service. Above all, he is supported by his wife Patty and their four children, whose sacrifice and commitment have been essential to his success. ____________________

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RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN T. REIM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 91 (Friday, May 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E496] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN T. REIM ______ HON. ANALILIA MEJIA of new jersey in the house of representatives Friday, May 29, 2026 Ms. MEJIA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the retirement of Major General John T. Reim after more than 36 years of distinguished service to our country. Most recently, Major General Reim served as the first Portfolio Acquisition Executive Agile Sustainment & Ammunition and as the Commanding General of Picatinny Arsenal since June 2022. I am proud to honor a New Jersey native whose leadership and dedication has strengthened New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, the State of New Jersey, and the United States as a whole. Prior to his new role as one of the first Portfolio Acquisition Executives, Major General Reim served as Joint Program Executive Officer Armaments & Ammunition. In both roles, he has been an unwavering leader within the Army's acquisition and innovation enterprise. The systems, munitions, and capabilities developed under his leadership have made our country safer. He led critical efforts to modernize and revitalize the Nation's munitions production base, strengthen industrial capacity and ensure the readiness of our stockpiles in support of global contingencies. His work was vital to sustaining America's defense priorities and those of our allies. As Commanding General of Picatinny Arsenal, Major General Reim led with distinction. The installation's more than 6,000 Soldiers, civilians, and contractors benefited from his commitment to their mission and to their morale, welfare, and professional development. Under his leadership, Picatinny Arsenal continued to serve as a cornerstone of defense innovation and an engine of economic strength for the region. Major General Reim has been an invaluable partner to Congress. His expertise strengthened congressional oversight and improved our ability to advocate effectively for our national defense priorities. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Major General Reim commissioned into the Quartermaster Corps in 1990 and later entered the Acquisition Corps in 1998. His career includes a wide range of leadership and staff assignments across the Army, Joint Special Operations Command, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. Major General Reim's many awards and decorations, including the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit, reflect a career defined by excellence and selfless service. Above all, he is supported by his wife Patty and their four children, whose sacrifice and commitment have been essential to his success. ____________________