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NEWS | Nov. 21, 2025

U.S. Army Reserve officer selected as Rhodes Scholar

U.S. Army Reserve Command

The United States Army Reserve proudly recognizes the selection of 2nd Lt. Andrew H. Tomusiak of Washington, D.C. as a Rhodes Scholar, a prestigious scholarship that fully funds postgraduate study at the United Kingdom’s University of Oxford.

Beyond his military service, Tomusiak contributes to the nation’s foreign policy as a program analyst at the U.S. State Department. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from George Washington University. During his undergraduate studies, he co-founded a fellowship dedicated to interfaith dialogue and completed multiple internships focused on peace and reconciliation, reflecting his dedication to fostering understanding and stability across communities.

While at the University of Oxford, Tomusiak will pursue both a graduate degree in Public Policy and a Master of Science in Public Policy Research, further preparing him to address complex global challenges with innovative policy solutions.

Commissioned from George Washington University ROTC on May 20, 2024, as a U.S. Army Reserve Military Intelligence Officer, Tomusiak currently serves as a Platoon Leader in a Human Intelligence Company under the 325th Military Intelligence Battalion. He leads a platoon of twenty-five Soldiers engaged in critical human intelligence operations in support of national defense. His military training includes successful completion of Army Air Assault School, underscoring his commitment to readiness and operational excellence.

Second Lt. Tomusiak will bring the Army Reserve’s values of service, leadership, and integrity with him as a Rhodes Scholar. His dual commitment to military service and public policy highlights the vital role of citizen-soldiers in strengthening both national security and international cooperation.