John Burton Mustin[1] (born January 24, 1967)[2][3] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who served as the 15th Chief of Navy Reserve from August 7, 2020, to August 23, 2024. He previously served as the Vice Commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command.[4][5][6]

John Mustin
Born (1967-01-24) January 24, 1967 (age 57)
San Diego County, California, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1990–2024
RankVice Admiral
CommandsUnited States Navy Reserve
Expeditionary Strike Group 2
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
Naval Postgraduate School (MS)
Babson College (MBA)

Born into a family with a long history of naval service, Mustin graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1990 with a B.S. degree in weapons and systems engineering.[4] He was born in San Diego County, California[2] and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, graduating from St. Stephen's School in 1985.[7] Mustin later earned an M.S. degree in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School and an M.B.A. degree from Babson College.[4]

Awards and decorations

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Vice Admiral Mustin salutes during the U.S. Navy Reserve change of command ceremony on August 7, 2020.
 
      
      
   
     
   
       
 
 
 
Surface Warfare Officer Pin
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit with three award stars Meritorious Service Medal with award star
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award star Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three award stars Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy "E" Ribbon, 1st award National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with three bronze service stars Navy Reserve Sea Service Deployment Ribbon Special Operations Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze hourglass device and "M" device Navy Expert Rifleman Medal Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Small Craft Officer in Charge insignia
Command Ashore insignia
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

References

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  1. ^ "PN1011 — 101st Congress (1989-1990) — Navy". U.S. Congress. March 9, 1990. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Birth Index, 1905-1995. Sacramento, California: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.
  3. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 198. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Vice Admiral John Mustin". www.navy.mil.
  5. ^ Wadl, Mary (August 12, 2020). "Alexandria Native Becomes 15th Chief of Navy Reserve".
  6. ^ "Chief of Navy Reserve Changes Command". DVIDS.
  7. ^ Scroll. Alexandria, Virginia. 1985. p. 63.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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Military offices
New office Deputy Commander of United States Second Fleet
2018–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Vice Commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command
2019–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by
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Commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2
2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chief of Navy Reserve
2020–2024
Succeeded by