[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

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                          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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