Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition

A joint Thanksgiving message from Maj. Gen. John T. Reim, Picatinny Arsenal Commanding General, and Joint Program Executive Officer Armaments & Ammunition and Dr. Theresa A. Smith, Deputy Joint Program Executive Officer. From our JPEO to yours, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

The Stibnite mine presents a rare opportunity to establish a domestic source of antimony. This is part of JPEO A&A’s efforts to address potential supply chain vulnerabilities and enhance national security by securing uninterrupted access to crucial materials. By reshoring essential resources like rare earth minerals, chemicals and electronics, the Army seeks to reinforce its defense industrial base against global uncertainties. Click the link in the comments to learn more.

#USAGPicatinny Arsenal officials hosted a special Veterans Day presentation featuring the SwingTime Dolls. The SwingTime Dolls is an all-female vocal group consisting of three vocalists that shine a new light on the tunes of the American Hit Parade of the 1940s and the 1960s classics of the Vietnam era. Maj. Gen. John T. Reim, Commanding General of Picatinny Arsenal and Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition Executive Officer, thanked the women for their performance and presented each with a military challenge coin. "What a way to kick of Veterans Day," Reim said. "I think it is incumbent upon us to reflect on why that is important. That is why we call ourselves the 'Land of the Free,' and the 'Home of the Brave.' It is because of our Veterans. Read more https://spr.ly/6042sxYPq #ArmysHome #PeopleFirst #QoL

#ICYMI: The US Army’s Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition recently awarded a $435 million contract to establish domestic TNT production in Kentucky – the first such facility on U.S. soil in decades. “This is a major step forward in rebuilding our industrial base and ensuring we have the critical capabilities to support our warfighters,” said ASA(ALT) Doug Bush. “This new state-of-the-art facility is essential to the JPEO A&A’s mission to develop, procure and field safe, reliable and lethal munitions to our joint warfighters and international partners,” said Maj. Gen. John Reim. Learn more about this investment to strengthen the defense industrial base in the full release below. #ExpandTheBase #SucceedThroughTeamwork

#USArmy veterans embody honor as they serve, protect, and defend the United States, contributing to a mission that welcomes participation from all. Today, on #VeteransDay, the Army's salutes and recognizes all those who have proudly served their nation.

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Today, Maj. Gen. John T. Reim joined U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and Bryan Van Brunt, President of Repkon USA, to announce a $435 million contract awarded to Repkon USA. This contract funds the design, construction, and commissioning of a TNT production facility in Graham, Kentucky. “Today marks the beginning of the return of TNT production to American soil—a capability we have not had since 1986,” said Maj. Gen. John T. Reim, Joint Program Executive Officer for Armaments and Ammunition. “This historic initiative underscores our commitment to strengthening national security and reducing reliance on foreign sources for critical materials. Establishing a domestic source of TNT is a vital step toward building resilience within our Defense Industrial Base, ensuring our armed forces have timely access to essential resources.”

Today, we recognized CPT. Catherine Bradshaw’s transition from her role as Aide-de-Camp to Maj. Gen. John T. Reim to her new position within PM Close Combat Systems, where she’ll continue to embody their motto, “On Every Mission.” Throughout her tenure as ADC, CPT Bradshaw was indeed on every mission supporting critical initiatives and ensuring smooth coordination across command priorities. Congratulations CPT. Bradshaw!

On Friday, 25 October 2024, Nammo, the US Army, MG John Reim, COL Leon (Slim) Rogers, and the VIP guests celebrated the opening of Nammo Perry Inc.’s new M119A2 production facility. This milestone event for both Nammo and the Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition was one that will be long remembered. In less than a year, and after Hurricane Idalia, Debbie, and Helene, the Nammo Perry team pushed to meet their deadlines with strength and resilience. #RebuildingTheArsenalOfDemocracy #Dedication #Precision #Care #Nammo #M119A2 #M119A2RedBag #PropellingCharge #155MM #Artillery Nammo Defense Systems Inc. Nammo Perry Inc. Nammo AS

Maj. Gen. John T. Reim, Commanding General of Picatinny Arsenal and Joint Program Executive Officer for Armaments and Ammunition, presented the inaugural “Key to the Cannon Gates” honorary award to Command Sgt. Maj. (Retired) Larry Taylor during a retirement luncheon in his honor on Tuesday, October 29. Taylor served as the Supervisory Safety and Occupational Health Manager with DEVCOM’s Weapons and Software Engineering Center, where he significantly advanced safety and occupational health standards for over 3,000 employees across hundreds of facilities at Picatinny Arsenal. The “Key to the Cannon Gates” Honorary Award, established by Maj. Gen. Reim, is inspired by the iconic Cannon Gates that once served as the historic entry point to Picatinny Arsenal. Dating back to the 1880s, the gates symbolize the rich history, dedication, and tradition of service at Picatinny. The award embodies the values of service, innovation, and collaboration that are central to the Arsenal’s mission and legacy. Congratulations on your retirement Command Sgt. Maj. Taylor!