John Burton Mustin (born January 24, 1967) 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.

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. He was born in San Diego County, California and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, graduating from St. Stephen's School in 1985. Mustin later earned an M.S. degree in operations research from the Naval Postgraduate School and an M.B.A. degree from Babson College.

Awards and decorations

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 MedalLegion of Merit with three award starsMeritorious Service Medal with award star
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award starNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three award starsJoint Meritorious Unit Award
Navy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy "E" Ribbon, 1st awardNational Defense Service Medal with bronze service star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with three bronze service starsNavy Reserve Sea Service Deployment RibbonSpecial Operations Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver hourglass device and "M" deviceNavy Expert Rifleman MedalNavy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Small Craft Officer in Charge insignia
Command Ashore insignia
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

External links

  • Media related toJohn B. Mustinat Wikimedia Commons

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Military offices
New officeDeputy Commander of United States Second Fleet 2018–2019SucceededbyMichael J. Steffen
Precededby???Vice Commander of the United States Fleet Forces Command 2019–2020SucceededbyDavid Kriete
Precededby???Commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2 2020SucceededbyRobert D. Katz
PrecededbyLuke M. McCollumChief of Navy Reserve 2020–2024SucceededbyNancy S. Lacore