John Mustin

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. 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 PinDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit with three award starsMeritorious Service Medal with award starNavy 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 starGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalMilitary Outstanding Volunteer Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with three bronze service starsNavy Reserve Sea Service Deployment RibbonSpecial Operations Service RibbonArmed Forces Reserve Medal with silver hourglass device and "M" deviceNavy Expert Rifleman MedalNavy Expert Pistol Shot MedalSmall Craft Officer in Charge insigniaCommand Ashore insigniaOffice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge