HR 6260, the Casualty Assistance Reform Act of 2021, will direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group for the reform of the casualty assistance officer program. The casualty assistance officer provides critical aid to the survivors of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Unfortunately, this is often collateral duty and personnel are detailed with little or no preparation. Better training and a comprehensive approach to this important duty will help assuage some of the pain of a grieving family. We owe it to our survivors to ensure that they are provided caring assistance by a knowledgeable and trained representative.