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United States government official
Department of Defense, the assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs (ASD (M&RA)) serves as principal staff assistant and advisor to
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Assistant_Secretary_of_Defense_for_Manpower_and_Reserve_Affairs
Civilian office in the US Department of the Navy
The assistant secretary of the navy (manpower and reserve affairs) (abbreviated as ASN M&RA) is a civilian office in the United States Department of the
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Navy_(Manpower_and_Reserve_Affairs)
United States Department of Defense position
Department of War. March 11, 2020. "Mr. Thomas A. Constable - Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (PDASD (M&RA))"
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness
Assistant_Secretary_of_Defense_for_Readiness
Civilian official in the U.S. Department of the Army
assistant secretary of the army (manpower and reserve affairs), abbreviated as ASA (M&RA), is a civilian official in the United States Department of the
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Army_(Manpower_and_Reserve_Affairs)
United States government official
the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Assistant Secretary of Defense
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Under_Secretary_of_Defense_for_Personnel_and_Readiness
Several posts in the US government
and Readiness Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Assistant Secretary of
United States Assistant Secretary of Defense
United_States_Assistant_Secretary_of_Defense
United States government agency management and oversight body
and Readiness Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (HA) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) Assistant
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Office_of_the_Secretary_of_Defense
Civilian office in the U.S. Department of the Air Force
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) (SAF/MR) is the title of a civilian office in the United States Department of the
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs)
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Air_Force_(Manpower_&_Reserve_Affairs)
American service medal
letter from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, subject: Termination of Eligibility for the National Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
National_Defense_Service_Medal
The assistant secretary of defense for sustainment (ASD (Sustainment)), formerly known as the assistant secretary of defense for logistics and materiel
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
Assistant_Secretary_of_Defense_for_Sustainment
Civilian office in the U.S. Department of the Air Force
and logistics) (SAF/IE) and the assistant secretary of the air force (manpower and reserve affairs) (SAF/MR). In mid-2014, the assistant secretary of
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Energy, Installations & Environment)
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Air_Force_(Energy,_Installations_&_Environment)
American lawyer (1923–1992)
Counsel of the Army from 1964 to 1967, as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs from 1967 to 1969, and as general counsel of the
Alfred_B._Fitt
Senior civilian official of the Department of the Navy, position abolished in 1954
Acquisition) Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Navy
American retired air force general and government official
American military officer and civil servant. Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs in Donald Trump's first presidency
James_N._Stewart
is the Secretary and Deputy Secretary's civilian staff, which includes several Under Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries of Defense with functional oversight
Organizational structure of the United States Department of Defense
Organizational_structure_of_the_United_States_Department_of_Defense
American politician from North Carolina
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. In 2024, Martin was appointed Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Military
Grier_Martin
Statutory office and the head of the U.S. Department of the Air Force
Manpower and Reserve Affairs Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration General Counsel of the Department of the Air Force
United States Secretary of the Air Force
United_States_Secretary_of_the_Air_Force
American government official and former military officer
statements and tweets critical of Republicans and conservative Christians. The position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs is
Brenda_Sue_Fulton
of Defense (Reserve Integration). In this role, he is the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASD
Judd_H._Lyons
Retired United States Marine Corps officer
"SES Michael R. Strobl, Ph.D., Assistant Deputy Commandant, Manpower & Reserve Affairs". Manpower & Reserve Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
Michael_Strobl
American politician
the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/CFO. He previously served as the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). Hurst served
Jules_W._Hurst_III
Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense (1929–2025)
as Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from 1968 to 1970, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs from
William_K._Brehm
US Marine (1940-)
January 20, 2008. He also served as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from January 21 to April 30, 2009. Barnum was
Harvey_C._Barnum_Jr.
Family and Employer Programs and Policy Office within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. Each Reserve Component
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program
Yellow_Ribbon_Reintegration_Program
Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs". Retrieved February 29, 2020.[dead link] "Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense
List of Department of Defense appointments by Donald Trump
List_of_Department_of_Defense_appointments_by_Donald_Trump
US Department of Defense organization
of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower & Reserve Affairs (OASD (M&RA)) and renamed the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). One
Defense_Manpower_Data_Center
terms of office) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness Under Secretary of Defense for
List of positions filled by presidential appointment with Senate confirmation
List_of_positions_filled_by_presidential_appointment_with_Senate_confirmation
Civilian head of the U.S. Department of the Army
and Environment) Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) General Counsel of the Army Administrative Assistant to the Secretary
United States Secretary of the Army
United_States_Secretary_of_the_Army
Second-highest ranking civilian official in the Department of the Air Force of the USA
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Space Acquisition & Integration) General Counsel of the
United States Under Secretary of the Air Force
United_States_Under_Secretary_of_the_Air_Force
American politician (born 1945)
1945 in Mankato, Minnesota) was United States Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) from 2007 to 2009. Craig Duehring was educated
Craig_W._Duehring
20, 2021. "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs Leads United States Delegation to 240th Meeting of the U.S.-Canada
List of Department of Defense appointments by Joe Biden
List_of_Department_of_Defense_appointments_by_Joe_Biden
Senior civilian official within the U.S. Department of the Navy
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) (abbreviated ASN (RDA)) is a civilian office of the United States Department of
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition)
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Navy_(Research,_Development_and_Acquisition)
W. Ross, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs". LinkedIn. Retrieved 6 August 2025. "Chief
List of active duty United States senior enlisted leaders and advisors
List_of_active_duty_United_States_senior_enlisted_leaders_and_advisors
Environment) Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) The general counsel is equivalent in rank to the assistant secretaries. The five
Assistant Secretary of the Army
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Army
American politician, lawyer, and military officer (born 1984)
States Army. He previously served as a Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from April 9, 2025 to December 18, 2025. Anderson
Derrick_Anderson
American politician (born 1945)
an American venture capitalist and politician. He was Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) during the Reagan administration
Tidal_W._McCoy
Military department for the Air Force and Space Force, U.S. Department of Defense
manpower & reserve affairs; and space acquisition & integration and a general counsel. The highest-ranking military officers in the department, and senior
United States Department of the Air Force
United_States_Department_of_the_Air_Force
Espionage arm of the US Defense Intelligence Agency
of the Joint Chiefs General John Vessey, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower & Reserve Affairs (M&RA) William D. Clark, and Deputy Assistant
Defense_Clandestine_Service
List of US Air Force major generals
Ricky Mills". Secretary of the Air Force – International Affairs. Retrieved 6 January 2025. "Major General Troy T. Daniels". Secretary of the Air Force
List of active duty United States Air Force major generals
List_of_active_duty_United_States_Air_Force_major_generals
United States government office
of the United States Army. The following officials report to the under secretary of the Army: Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
United States Under Secretary of the Army
United_States_Under_Secretary_of_the_Army
American attorney (1912–1995)
recruitment of Hispanics for high command. Hidalgo previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs from April 1977
Edward_Hidalgo
List of military components of the U.S. Defense Department
the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Force Management Director of Public Affairs Director, Legislative
List of components of the U.S. Department of Defense
List_of_components_of_the_U.S._Department_of_Defense
American Navy official and retired admiral (born 1949)
the U.S. Senate-confirmed 18th United States Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASN M&RA) from June 11, 2018 to January 20
Gregory_J._Slavonic
American public servant, business executive and military veteran
Reserve Affairs under President Bill Clinton and as the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) under President Barack Obama. After graduating
Todd_A._Weiler
United States Navy officer (born 1933)
for Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Logistics. He was nominated to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Logistics by President
Robert_B._Pirie_Jr.
American defense official
April 20, 2020) was United States Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower, Reserve Affairs, Installations and Environment from 1998 to 2001. Born
Ruby_Butler_DeMesme
1960s U.S. military recruitment program
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) (September 1968). "Project One Hundred Thousand; Characteristics and Performance of "New
Project_100,000
military assistant to the assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs and the assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs. He
Jon_C._Kreitz
United States Secretary of the Air Force
Pentagon as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. In that position, she was senior advisor to the Secretary of Defense. Prior to her Senate
Deborah_Lee_James
American brigadier general (1944–2023)
brigadier general. He served as the United States Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from 1988 to 1989. Kenneth Bergquist was born
Kenneth P. Bergquist (Department of Defense)
Kenneth_P._Bergquist_(Department_of_Defense)
Executive department of the US federal government
president to participate in every piece of Department of Defense affairs, the secretary of defense and the secretary's subordinate officials generally exercise
United States Department of Defense
United_States_Department_of_Defense
American politician (born 1939)
the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from 1981 to 1983, deputy assistant for presidential personnel from 1983 to 1985, and Secretary of Energy from
John_S._Herrington
United States general
W. Bush to serve as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). He was sworn in on July 17, 2001, and served through January,
William_A._Navas_Jr.
American Marine Corps Brigadier General and Government official
United States Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from March 1969 until March 1971. Hittle was also a member of so-called "Chowder
James_D._Hittle
Movement within conservatism among African Americans
Davis as Director General of the Foreign Service Reginald J. Brown as Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Brigadier General Francis
Black conservatism in the United States
Black_conservatism_in_the_United_States
of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Army Equity and Inclusion Agency Army Review Boards Agency United States Army Manpower Analysis Agency Administrative
Structure of the United States Army
Structure_of_the_United_States_Army
States Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from 1989 to 1993. She came to prominence during the Tailhook scandal for her opposition
Barbara_S._Pope
American politician (born 1966)
the 17th United States Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) and a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing
Juan_M._Garcia_III
Salary system of the U.S. federal government
Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Department of Defense Counselor to the Secretary of Labor, Department of Labor Deputy Under Secretary for Education
Executive_Schedule
List of US Marine Corps major generals
Corps, U.S. Navy. Retrieved 7 August 2025. "Manpower Management Division". Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Headquarters Marine Corps. Retrieved 17 December
List of active duty United States Marine Corps major generals
List_of_active_duty_United_States_Marine_Corps_major_generals
Military unit
to be establish". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. "Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs visits NSDC". "Space Operations" (PDF)
National_Space_Defense_Center
American government official
Transformation and Military Personnel Policy) from 2001 to 2006 and as acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) in 2008. Blair
Anita_K._Blair
American politician and lawyer
served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and then as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manpower, Reserve Affairs, and Logistics. From 1981
Richard_Danzig
Combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense
Secretary of Defense which placed the agency under the management, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower, Reserve
Defense_Logistics_Agency
American politician (born 1971)
States Under Secretary of the Navy from October 2025. He ran as the Republican nominee for Virginia's 10th congressional district in 2022 and for the U.S.
Hung_Cao
Government ministry of Indonesia
president and vice president were to die, resign, or are unable to perform their duties, the minister of defense, along with minister of foreign affairs and the
Ministry of Defense (Indonesia)
Ministry_of_Defense_(Indonesia)
List of current US National Guard two-star generals
Retrieved 1 August 2025. "Secretary of Defense General Officer Announcements for August 4, 2025". U.S. Department of Defense. 4 August 2025. Retrieved
List of current United States National Guard major generals
List_of_current_United_States_National_Guard_major_generals
American Army major general
general of the United States Army Reserve. She last served as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). She
Tammy_Smith
American government official (born 1944)
1944) was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from 1977 to 1979; 5th Director of the Selective Service System
Bernard_D._Rostker
Military unit
entity and thus called upon its citizens to provide manpower to then fledgling Philippine Army. The National Defense Act of 1935 heralded the creation of what
Philippine Army Reserve Command
Philippine_Army_Reserve_Command
American venture capitalist (born 1935)
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from 1973 to 1977. Joseph T. McCullen Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was
Joseph_T._McCullen_Jr.
Historic gravesite
Kennedy instead. Late on June 6, Alfred B. Fitt, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, flew from Washington to New York City to confer
Grave_of_Robert_F._Kennedy
American Secretary of Defense (1961–1968)
eighth United States secretary of defense from 1961 to 1968 under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson at the height of the Cold War. He remains
Robert McNamara as Secretary of Defense
Robert_McNamara_as_Secretary_of_Defense
35th commandant of the Marine Corps (born 1946)
James F. Amos, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps". Biographies: General Officers & Senior Executives. Manpower & Reserve Affairs, United States
James_F._Amos
American lawyer and politician (born 1929)
and educator who served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from 1977 to 1979 and as United States Under Secretary
Antonia_Handler_Chayes
Division, Directorate of Compensation and Career Development, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). March 1, 1968. Mitchell
Legislative history of United States four-star officers, 1980–2016
Legislative_history_of_United_States_four-star_officers,_1980–2016
American government official (born 1953)
States Secretary of the Air Force in 2005. He also served as the United States Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs from
Michael_L._Dominguez
US Navy destroyer
served as deputy assistant secretary of the Navy (Reserve Affairs) and as acting assistant secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). In a press
USS_Harvey_C._Barnum_Jr.
Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (2018–2019) Anthony Tata, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
List of Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign former officials endorsements
List_of_Donald_Trump_2024_presidential_campaign_former_officials_endorsements
American businessman and government official (born 1964)
American businessman and political donor who served as the United States secretary of the Navy from 2025 to 2026. Phelan worked for several firms during
John_C._Phelan
American civil servant
American lawyer who served as the 12th assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs from 2022 to 2025. He previously held roles
Alex Wagner (government official)
Alex_Wagner_(government_official)
American politician (born 1940)
Assistant Secretary for Force Management and Personnel. He previously served as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs from
Chapman_B._Cox
US Under Secretary of the Navy
1975, President of the United States Richard Nixon appointed Murray as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), a post he held
Robert_J._Murray
American government official (born 1970)
(September 29, 2017). "White House names Air Force assistant secretary for manpower, reserve affairs". Inside Defense. Retrieved 14 December 2017. Biography at
Shon_J._Manasco
American politician from Maine
Secretary for Personnel & Readiness, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (1998-2001), and Acting Assistant to the Secretary of Defense
Charles_Cragin
US Marine Corps general (born 1948)
Coleman was assigned as Deputy Commander for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and selected for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general. He received his third
Ronald_S._Coleman
American government official
Brooklyn, New York City) was United States Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from 1998 to 2001. Patrick T. Henry was educated
Patrick_T._Henry
US Army major general (1955-2016)
Mathis was director of Program Oversight in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. He was promoted to
Jeff_W._Mathis_III
Civilian office of the US Navy
The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics) was a civilian office in the United States Department of the Navy. The Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics)
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Navy_(Shipbuilding_and_Logistics)
Retired US Air Force general
American defense official and retired United States Air Force lieutenant general and former Assistant Secretary of Veteran Affairs for Human Resources and
Gina_Grosso
US AI military intelligence program
originated under Deputy Secretary Robert O. Work after he raised concerns about China's advances in defense applications of artificial intelligence.
Project_Maven
United States Army general (1918–2023)
company. From 1968 to 1969 and 1971 to 1979 he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. While in this position
Paul_D._Phillips
Public policy school of Syracuse University
Administrator of NASA and Secretary of the Navy Alex Wagner – former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) "About". Maxwell
Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Maxwell_School_of_Citizenship_and_Public_Affairs
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (2018–2019), and retired U.S. Air Force major general Edward Straw, Director of the Defense Logistics
List of Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign political endorsements
List_of_Donald_Trump_2020_presidential_campaign_political_endorsements
American attorney and government official (born 1976)
under secretary of the Army in the Biden administration. He previously served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) from
Gabe_Camarillo
Academic journal
assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs at the U.S. Department of Defense Matthew G.T. Martin, United States attorney for the
North_Carolina_Law_Review
American academic administrator
Polaris missile submarine. In 1964, he was named Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research and Development) for the United States Navy. Dissatisfied with the
Robert_W._Morse
Award
Instruction 1650.1H: Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual (Washington, D.C.: Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, 2006)" (PDF). Marines
Prisoner_of_War_Medal
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) (2009–2013) Alfonso Lenhardt, acting Administrator of the United States Agency for International
List of Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign federal executive officials endorsements
List_of_Kamala_Harris_2024_presidential_campaign_federal_executive_officials_endorsements
Statutory office and the head of the U.S. Department of the Navy
Department of Defense. On April 22, 2026, Hung Cao became acting Secretary of the Navy following the removal of John Phelan. By law, the secretary of the Navy
United States Secretary of the Navy
United_States_Secretary_of_the_Navy
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