USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) announced that Gregory Bowman, the company's chief global policy officer, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of War's Science, Technology and Innovation Board.

The board was established in early 2026 following the merger of the Defense Science Board and the Defense Innovation Board. The 33-member panel includes representatives from government, industry, academia and research organizations.

Bowman previously served 26 years in the U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of colonel. Before joining USA Rare Earth, he held senior positions at Siemens Government Technologies, including chief corporate strategy officer and senior vice president of national security solutions.

The board is tasked with addressing national security challenges for senior Department of War officials, including the secretary and deputy secretary of war, under secretaries, and the chairman and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

"Greg's appointment to the STIB is a recognition of his standing as one of the nation's foremost voices on national security policy and the defense industrial base," said Barbara Humpton, chief executive officer of USA Rare Earth.

Bowman holds a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and a bachelor's degree from Longwood University. He also earned advanced degrees from U.S. Army institutions and previously served on the U.S. Army Science Board and the U.S. Department of Defense Business Board.

The company noted that Bowman serves on the board in his personal capacity and his appointment does not constitute an endorsement of USA Rare Earth by the Department of War or the U.S. Government.

USA Rare Earth operates across the rare earth value chain from mining to magnet manufacturing, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom, France and Brazil.