Meet Fire Controlman Second Class (FC2) David Johns, a dedicated Sailor from Windermere, FL, who has spent the past nine years serving the Navy with unwavering commitment. Recently selected as Sailor of the Quarter, FC2 Johns exemplifies the values of hard work, humility, and professionalism that define a top-tier Sailor. His recognition is just one part of a larger story—one that highlights his critical role in maintaining the Navy’s operational readiness and his passion for supporting his fellow Sailors.
As a Fire Controlman, FC2 Johns plays a vital role in maintaining fire control equipment for Navy vessels. Notably, he recently helped prepare USS St. Louis (LCS-19) for deployment, an accomplishment he considers one of the proudest moments in his career.
For FC2 Johns, joining the Navy was more than a career choice—it was a calling. “It was God’s calling,” he explains when reflecting on his decision to serve. This deep sense of purpose drives him daily, and he finds his motivation in the Sailors around him, particularly those who are willing to teach and share their knowledge.
Receiving the Sailor of the Quarter award is a significant honor, though FC2 Johns remains modest about the recognition. “I’m proud of the work, not the recognition, but it’s great to be appreciated,” he says. His leadership and accomplishments, especially in preparing a Navy vessel for deployment, have left an indelible mark on his unit and shipmates.
Mentorship has been a key part of his journey, and FC2 Johns credits the guidance of key figures in the SurgeMain/SERMC unit in Orlando, FL, for shaping his career. Over the past eight years, mentors such as Chief Machinist Mate Mahoney, Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Wake, Hull Maintenance Technician First Class Petty Officer Carter, Machinist Mate First Class Petty Officer Alomari, and Senior Chief Machinist Mate Pizarro have played pivotal roles in his professional development.
Looking ahead, FC2 Johns plans to continue seizing opportunities and remaining open to new challenges. “You have to look for opportunities and talk to the right people,” he advises, underscoring the importance of initiative in the Navy.
Among the many memorable moments of his service, FC2 Johns recalls his time mobilized to Isa Air Base, Bahrain, where he maintained a fuel farm and refueled P-3 and P-8 aircraft. This deployment, followed by a Weapons Training Program (WTP) in Sembach, Germany, solidified his commitment to service and supporting his fellow Sailors.
As FC2 David Johns moves forward in his Navy career, he embodies the core values that define the Navy: Honor, Courage, and Commitment. His faith and determination continue to fuel his drive to serve, and his unwavering dedication to both his shipmates and the mission ensures he will leave a lasting legacy. In a Navy that demands excellence, FC2 Johns not only meets the standard—he sets it.
Rear Adm. Richard S. Lofgren serves as the Acting Chief of Navy Reserve and Acting Commander, Navy Reserve Force. In this role, he provides strategic leadership and oversight for Navy Reserve personnel and operations worldwide, supporting the readiness and integration of Reserve forces across the fleet. A Surface Warfare Officer, Rear Adm. Lofgren brings extensive operational and command experience across maritime expeditionary, coastal riverine, and surface warfare missions, including service in senior leadership roles supporting U.S. naval operations in multiple geographic combatant commands. His career reflects a sustained commitment to operational excellence, leadership development, and the effective employment of Navy Reserve forces in support of national security objectives.
Rear Adm. Luke Frost is a Surface Warfare Officer with extensive operational, command, and strategic leadership experience across the fleet. He has served in senior command roles at sea and ashore, including command of major surface combatants and amphibious forces operating throughout the Central Command and Indo-Pacific areas of responsibility. As a Flag Officer, Rear Adm. Frost served as Director, Reserve Warfare (OPNAV N0959) on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations, where he provided oversight and strategic guidance for Reserve force integration and readiness. His career reflects a deep commitment to warfighting excellence, joint operations, and the effective employment of naval forces in support of U.S. national security objectives.
Rear Admiral John Saccomando is a Naval Aviator with extensive operational, command, and strategic leadership experience across both active and reserve components. He has served in multiple senior command and flag assignments supporting naval aviation, expeditionary operations, and installation readiness, including leadership roles within U.S. Fleet Forces and Naval Air Forces Atlantic. A combat-experienced aviator, Rear Adm. Saccomando brings deep expertise in joint operations, force integration, and operational readiness, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing naval capabilities and supporting U.S. national security objectives worldwide.
Rear Adm. Greg Emery is a Navy Reserve flag officer with extensive leadership experience across naval oceanography, intelligence, and information warfare. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he has served in a wide range of operational, command, and staff assignments supporting global naval and joint operations, including senior leadership roles within Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Rear Adm. Emery brings deep expertise in intelligence integration, operational support, and information warfare, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing decision advantage and mission readiness across the fleet.
Force Master Chief Nicole C. Rios serves as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Navy Reserve, advising on the readiness, welfare, and professional development of approximately 59,000 Reserve Component Sailors supporting Navy, Marine Corps, and joint operations worldwide. A seasoned Command Master Chief, she brings extensive experience across aviation, expeditionary, and information warfare communities, with senior enlisted leadership assignments at the unit, regional, and force levels. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to Sailor advocacy, operational readiness, and the effective integration of Navy Reserve forces in support of national defense objectives.
Command Master Chief Lyons brings extensive operational and shore-based leadership experience across aviation, logistics, manpower, and readiness organizations within the Navy Reserve enterprise. Selected as a Command Master Chief in 2016, he has served in senior enlisted leadership roles at Navy Operational Support Center Pearl Harbor, Navy Personnel Command, Maritime Support Wing, Fleet Readiness Center Mid-West, and currently serves as the Command Master Chief for Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command. An Aviation Warfare Specialist, he is recognized for sustained excellence in leadership and readiness, earning multiple personal, joint, and unit awards throughout his career.
Command Master Chief Louvier enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1997 and brings extensive aviation maintenance and readiness leadership experience across multiple Fleet Logistics, Strike Fighter, Helicopter, and Reserve aviation commands. Selected as a Command Master Chief in 2015, he has served in senior enlisted leadership roles at VR-56, Commander, Tactical Support Wing, Fleet Readiness Center Reserve Mid-West, and currently serves as the Command Master Chief for Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve. An Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, he is a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy and multiple executive leadership programs and has earned numerous personal and unit awards for sustained excellence in leadership and mission readiness.
Master Chief Jerry E. Dotson was born in Garden Grove, California, and raised in Sacramento. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on July 29, 2002, and completed recruit training and Electrician’s Mate “A” School in Great Lakes, Illinois. His career spans operational, reserve, aviation, and senior enlisted leadership assignments, and he currently serves as the Command Master Chief for Commander, Naval Information Force Reserve.