1 00:00:02,540 --> 00:00:04,651 greeting shipmates . I'm Vice Admiral 2 00:00:04,651 --> 00:00:06,762 john Mostyn , Chief of Navy , Reserve 3 00:00:06,762 --> 00:00:08,929 and Commander , Navy Reserve Force . I 4 00:00:08,929 --> 00:00:10,929 enforce my chief Tracy Hunt In this 5 00:00:10,929 --> 00:00:13,096 joyful holiday season . Force . Master 6 00:00:13,096 --> 00:00:15,040 Chief Hunt and I wish you and your 7 00:00:15,040 --> 00:00:17,151 families , season's greetings and the 8 00:00:17,151 --> 00:00:19,373 happiest of celebrations . And we thank 9 00:00:19,373 --> 00:00:18,670 you for your service and your 10 00:00:18,670 --> 00:00:21,280 contribution to our navy and our nation . 11 00:00:21,290 --> 00:00:23,700 In 2021 , you delivered in a 12 00:00:23,700 --> 00:00:25,867 challenging year . What has become the 13 00:00:25,867 --> 00:00:28,033 hallmark of our Reserve Force for over 14 00:00:28,033 --> 00:00:30,200 a century ? Excellence as I reflect on 15 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:32,311 the past year , I'm energized by what 16 00:00:32,311 --> 00:00:34,033 we accomplished together . I'm 17 00:00:34,033 --> 00:00:36,256 particularly proud of the consequential 18 00:00:36,256 --> 00:00:38,200 modernization of our Reserve force 19 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:40,311 along our design , train and mobilize 20 00:00:40,311 --> 00:00:42,256 the forest lines of effort . We've 21 00:00:42,256 --> 00:00:42,190 quantitatively increased our 22 00:00:42,190 --> 00:00:44,301 warfighting readiness and our ability 23 00:00:44,301 --> 00:00:46,468 to track our progress and status . But 24 00:00:46,468 --> 00:00:48,523 despite the great work we've already 25 00:00:48,523 --> 00:00:50,634 done , I remain eager to welcome 2022 26 00:00:50,634 --> 00:00:52,690 and to get busy on the many critical 27 00:00:52,690 --> 00:00:54,801 initiatives that will make us ready , 28 00:00:54,801 --> 00:00:56,970 trained , proficient and confident on 29 00:00:56,970 --> 00:00:59,670 day one of any future conflict among 30 00:00:59,670 --> 00:01:01,781 our many accomplishments in 2021 , we 31 00:01:01,781 --> 00:01:03,726 began the process of reshaping our 32 00:01:03,726 --> 00:01:05,837 force . That means we divested legacy 33 00:01:05,837 --> 00:01:08,003 capabilities in order to grow and more 34 00:01:08,003 --> 00:01:10,059 strategic mission essential capacity 35 00:01:10,059 --> 00:01:12,226 and competencies that directly support 36 00:01:12,226 --> 00:01:14,003 our fleet commanders critical , 37 00:01:14,003 --> 00:01:16,226 enabling more fighting missions such as 38 00:01:16,226 --> 00:01:18,170 space cyber maritime off centers , 39 00:01:18,170 --> 00:01:20,337 naval special warfare data science and 40 00:01:20,337 --> 00:01:22,448 exploration missions . To name only a 41 00:01:22,448 --> 00:01:24,670 few , we declared the initial operating 42 00:01:24,670 --> 00:01:26,726 capability IOC for the game changing 43 00:01:26,726 --> 00:01:28,837 adaptive mobilization process , which 44 00:01:28,837 --> 00:01:30,892 is the decentralized process . We'll 45 00:01:30,892 --> 00:01:32,948 use to rapidly activate and mobilize 46 00:01:32,948 --> 00:01:35,090 Reserve sailors at scale In the event 47 00:01:35,090 --> 00:01:37,257 of a crisis , that's how we'll execute 48 00:01:37,257 --> 00:01:39,423 a mass mobilization with precision and 49 00:01:39,423 --> 00:01:41,534 speed and ultimately get up to 50,000 50 00:01:41,534 --> 00:01:43,590 of our sailors where they need to be 51 00:01:43,590 --> 00:01:46,050 fast and ready . We also cleared up the 52 00:01:46,050 --> 00:01:48,217 ambiguity around reporting seniors for 53 00:01:48,217 --> 00:01:50,328 evaluations and fitness reports . Now 54 00:01:50,328 --> 00:01:52,383 every sailor will be clearly aligned 55 00:01:52,383 --> 00:01:54,494 with their assigned supported command 56 00:01:54,494 --> 00:01:56,606 or you music , which is the mission . 57 00:01:56,606 --> 00:01:58,772 Are taxpayers expect you to be working 58 00:01:58,772 --> 00:02:00,772 on when you drill or do your annual 59 00:02:00,772 --> 00:02:02,772 training . No surprise here , we're 60 00:02:02,772 --> 00:02:04,772 emphasizing your training on what's 61 00:02:04,772 --> 00:02:04,560 required for you to succeed in your 62 00:02:04,560 --> 00:02:06,171 mobilization billet and your 63 00:02:06,171 --> 00:02:08,338 warfighting readiness in that billet , 64 00:02:08,338 --> 00:02:10,560 which is why your report will come from 65 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:12,782 your unit ceo , not your reserve center 66 00:02:12,782 --> 00:02:15,070 As we steam into 2022 were preparing to 67 00:02:15,070 --> 00:02:16,848 launch additional strategic and 68 00:02:16,848 --> 00:02:18,570 innovative policy training and 69 00:02:18,570 --> 00:02:20,737 technology enhancements to improve our 70 00:02:20,737 --> 00:02:22,737 force wide readiness to perform our 71 00:02:22,737 --> 00:02:24,348 operational missions . These 72 00:02:24,348 --> 00:02:26,514 enhancements , improve quality of life 73 00:02:26,514 --> 00:02:28,737 issues and simplify your focus and your 74 00:02:28,737 --> 00:02:30,890 admin shipmates . It's time for us to 75 00:02:30,890 --> 00:02:33,210 work smarter , not harder along those 76 00:02:33,210 --> 00:02:35,377 lines . You should know your hard work 77 00:02:35,377 --> 00:02:37,543 and creative ideas and your commitment 78 00:02:37,543 --> 00:02:39,432 to your tradecraft namely being a 79 00:02:39,432 --> 00:02:41,377 professional ready sailor , have a 80 00:02:41,377 --> 00:02:43,266 direct impact on our Navy and our 81 00:02:43,266 --> 00:02:45,377 national defense . You're doing great 82 00:02:45,377 --> 00:02:47,377 and I'm counting on you to bring it 83 00:02:47,377 --> 00:02:49,390 every single day . Sir . I also was 84 00:02:49,390 --> 00:02:51,501 thrilled but not surprised to witness 85 00:02:51,501 --> 00:02:53,700 our force embrace the aggressive shift 86 00:02:53,710 --> 00:02:55,900 from individual argumenty reserved for 87 00:02:55,900 --> 00:02:58,620 the last two decades to one more laser 88 00:02:58,620 --> 00:03:01,130 focus on strategic competition and 89 00:03:01,130 --> 00:03:03,241 warfighting readiness in the maritime 90 00:03:03,241 --> 00:03:05,660 domain . My wish for each of you over 91 00:03:05,660 --> 00:03:07,549 the coming weeks is to spend some 92 00:03:07,549 --> 00:03:09,771 quality time with your family and loved 93 00:03:09,771 --> 00:03:12,220 ones which many were not able to do 94 00:03:12,220 --> 00:03:15,430 last year . As we navigate our way out 95 00:03:15,430 --> 00:03:18,270 of this pandemic , we understand more 96 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:19,836 than ever the importance of 97 00:03:19,836 --> 00:03:23,630 connectedness and safety team . Check 98 00:03:23,630 --> 00:03:26,370 in on your shipmates frequently . Many 99 00:03:26,370 --> 00:03:28,203 may be away from home or feeling 100 00:03:28,203 --> 00:03:30,370 isolated during this important time of 101 00:03:30,370 --> 00:03:33,950 the year , email , phone call or 102 00:03:33,950 --> 00:03:36,680 text can go a long way and potentially 103 00:03:36,680 --> 00:03:38,970 prevent the offset of growing negative 104 00:03:38,970 --> 00:03:42,250 thoughts or feelings . We all need to 105 00:03:42,250 --> 00:03:44,139 watch out for each other and keep 106 00:03:44,139 --> 00:03:46,790 yourselves and your family safe by 107 00:03:46,790 --> 00:03:48,790 smart decision making and delivered 108 00:03:48,790 --> 00:03:52,070 planning for potential mishaps I know I 109 00:03:52,070 --> 00:03:54,890 can count on you on both fronts that's 110 00:03:54,890 --> 00:03:57,250 spot on for us . Shipmates lookout for 111 00:03:57,250 --> 00:03:59,306 shipmates anytime of year , not just 112 00:03:59,306 --> 00:04:01,250 holidays . If you think someone is 113 00:04:01,250 --> 00:04:03,361 struggling or you notice behavior out 114 00:04:03,361 --> 00:04:05,472 of the norm . Do something about it , 115 00:04:05,472 --> 00:04:07,472 reach out offer support and connect 116 00:04:07,472 --> 00:04:09,583 them with the resources that can help 117 00:04:09,583 --> 00:04:11,528 like the military crisis line or a 118 00:04:11,528 --> 00:04:13,750 chaplain or P hop and sail resources or 119 00:04:13,750 --> 00:04:15,861 their chain of command . Every one of 120 00:04:15,861 --> 00:04:18,083 you is precious and every one of you is 121 00:04:18,083 --> 00:04:20,306 valued together . We need to create and 122 00:04:20,306 --> 00:04:22,361 maintain a culture of excellence , a 123 00:04:22,361 --> 00:04:24,306 culture of safety and a culture of 124 00:04:24,306 --> 00:04:26,250 warfighting readiness . I say that 125 00:04:26,250 --> 00:04:28,361 because creating a culture isn't easy 126 00:04:28,361 --> 00:04:30,472 and it isn't somebody else's job , we 127 00:04:30,472 --> 00:04:32,639 each contribute by our decisions every 128 00:04:32,639 --> 00:04:34,472 day . So I ask you , how are you 129 00:04:34,472 --> 00:04:36,583 contributing to shaping our culture ? 130 00:04:36,583 --> 00:04:38,750 Shipmates ? 2021 is almost in the rear 131 00:04:38,750 --> 00:04:40,583 view mirror . Thank you for your 132 00:04:40,583 --> 00:04:42,528 patriotism , your hard work , your 133 00:04:42,528 --> 00:04:44,583 sacrifice and your focus . This past 134 00:04:44,583 --> 00:04:46,694 year , you and your families make our 135 00:04:46,694 --> 00:04:48,806 navy the most powerful maritime force 136 00:04:48,806 --> 00:04:50,972 the world has ever known . As a result 137 00:04:50,972 --> 00:04:52,861 of your efforts , we have much to 138 00:04:52,861 --> 00:04:54,972 celebrate . So as you reflect on this 139 00:04:54,972 --> 00:04:57,250 past year , what are you most proud of ? 140 00:04:57,250 --> 00:04:59,306 And as you prepare to welcome 2022 , 141 00:04:59,306 --> 00:05:01,472 what is the one thing that you want to 142 00:05:01,472 --> 00:05:01,470 accomplish ? You don't need permission 143 00:05:01,470 --> 00:05:04,090 to move out on your goals on behalf of 144 00:05:04,090 --> 00:05:06,312 force Hunt and the entirety of reserved 145 00:05:06,312 --> 00:05:08,423 for staffs around the world . I offer 146 00:05:08,423 --> 00:05:10,646 my sincerest wishes for the happiest of 147 00:05:10,646 --> 00:05:12,923 holidays I'm proud of every one of you . 148 00:05:12,923 --> 00:05:14,300 Happy holidays , shipmates