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NAVY NEWS

Chief of Navy Reserve Announces 17th

Force Master Chief of the Navy Reserve

Courtesy of the Navy Press Office 11 March 2021; (U.S. Navy graphic by Commander, Navy Reserve Force Public Affairs)VIRIN:
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“Master Chief Hunt brings deep warfighting, leadership, infectious in this office. More importantly, he will be a
and Reserve experience to the Navy Reserve Force Master strong champion for our Reserve Sailors and will always
Chief billet. He’s going to be an important partner as we have their best at the forefront of his efforts.”
transition, with urgency, from a force designed to com-
pete in the Global War on Terrorism to one that delivers Hunt says he is honored by the selection and looks for-
strategic depth in an era of longterm complex competi- ward to supporting Mustin in continuing to execute the
tion,” Mustin said. Hunt is relieving Navy Reserve Force implementation of his Navy Reserve Fighting Instructions
Master Chief Chris Kotz, who has held the position since 2020, prioritizing warfighting readiness as the number
Oct. 2017. one – and only -- mission of the Reserve Force. “Over
the past two years as CMC of Commander, Navy Reserve
“Force Kotz has led and taken care of our Sailors for nearly Forces Command, I have seen first-hand the amazing
four years as Navy Reserve Force Master Chief. He has things our Reserve team can accomplish through a sin-
single-handedly set us up for success in our mission to gle focus attack — whether that’s tackling complex pay
defend our country when and if called upon. He’s going and personnel issues, or fighting a global pandemic,”
to leave some incredibly large shoes to fill when he retires Hunt said. “I’m honored to take on this role as Force of
this Fall,” Mustin said. “I couldn't be more excited about the Navy Reserve and am looking forward to leading our
the selection for the 17th Reserve Force Master Chief,” Reserve team in the next singular focus — warfighting
Kotz said. “After working closely with Master Chief readiness. Keep Pushing Forward Shipmates!”
Hunt in the past, I know his positive work ethic will be continued on page 19

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