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Sailors as I can reach,” said Phinizy. “This entire process is from Virginia Beach, Va.; Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st
still so surreal and hasn’t sunken in yet. You always hope Class Jessica M. Placek, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron
that one day you will be selected as a chief petty officer, (VR) 56, from Suffolk, Va.; and, Utilitiesman 1st Class
but for it to happen in front of the entire Navy Reserve Kyle W. Werner, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
force is the most humbling experience I have ever had." (NMCB) Two Two, from Conroe, Texas.

Sailors are nominated for Sailor of the Year based on
history of sustained superior performance, command
impact, mission contribution, proven leadership, dedica-
tion to self-improvement, outstanding professionalism,
and superior personal appearance. To those charged with
vetting each candidate, Phinizy’s selection is both a reflec-
tion of her dedication to the Navy core values and proof
of her readiness for advancement to chief petty officer.

“Competition at this level was fierce,” said Vice Adm.
John B. Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander,
Navy Reserve Force, in his official RSOY announcement.
“Each of our finalists represented their units, and the
Navy, extremely well and should be very proud of their
professional and personal achievements. Well done and
congratulations to these stellar performers. You continue
to raise the bar and inspire those who we expect to see in
the coming years.”

Phinizy encouraged others hoping to follow in her foot-
steps to utilize the Sailor of the Year Program, and empha-
sized the vital importance of leaders at every level to con-
sistently recognize the hard work of their Sailors.

“As leaders, we should be our Sailors biggest advocates,”
said Phinizy. “If you have Sailors that are performing
above and beyond, please recognize them. For some
Sailors, even the smallest amount of recognition can give
them the motivation they need to keep pushing forward.”

The other finalists for Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year
2021 were Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st
Class William J. Eisenhart, Navy Reserve Expeditionary 220520-N-LO372-0355
Exploitation Unit (EXU) One, from Alexandria, Vice Adm. John B. Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy
Reserve Force, announced Yeoman 1st Class Jasmyn L. Phinizy of Navy
Va.; Master-at-Arms 1st Class Nicholette A. Parrish, Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Jacksonville as
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) SEAL Team Eighteen, the 2021 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year (RSOY), May 20, 2022.

NERA would like to congratulate YNC Select Jasmyn

L. Phinizy and all the candidates. Your success is well

deserved and we are proud to call you Shipmates.

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