Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Nancy S. Lacore and Reserve Force Master Chief Tracy L. Hunt visited Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command (REDCOM) Jacksonville and Navy Reserve Center Jacksonville onboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville, November 6.
Lacore and Hunt recognized Sailors from each command on their contributions in mobilization and warfighting readiness for the Navy Reserve.
“I really enjoyed spending quality time with our Navy Reserve Center, Region Readiness and Mobilization Command and squadron based here in Jacksonville. They are a very real example of what it means to be Warfighting Ready,” said Lacore. “These amazing Sailors support our full spectrum of Navy Reserve aviation platforms, from C-130 Hercules, MH-60R anti-submarine helicopters, P-8 Orion Maritime Patrol, C-40s and MQ-4C Triton UAVs — operating every day, around the world. I couldn’t be more proud of the work they do.”
Yeoman 2nd Class Samantha Matos, from Reno, Nev., was recognized for her remarkable dedication and skill in her role as the Navy Mobilization Processing Support (NMPS) Site Manager, providing direct support to the 8,211 Selected Reserve Sailors in the Southeast.
“I’m extremely honored,” said Matos. “It came as a complete surprise; having my chain of command recognize me is wonderful. Hearing Vice Admiral Lacore’s goals for the Navy Reserve makes me feel more confident in my work and the direction we’re headed.”
During the visit, Lacore spoke about her plans for the Navy Reserve, building up the total fighting force to align with the Chief of Naval Operations’ Navigation Plan. She responded to Sailors’ questions and offered insight, responding to their thoughts and addressing their concerns.
"It was an honor to host CNR on her visit to Jacksonville," said Capt. Todd Bruemer, "Sharing her strategic guidance was so important for our Sailors on the deck-plate level as it reinforced our Navy Reserve mission. Personally recognizing six Sailors from REDCOM and NRC Jacksonville energized the Sailors and solidified our Reserve team mentality.”
REDCOM Jacksonville and NRC Jacksonville play a crucial role in the warfighting readiness in the Navy Reserve by providing administrative services, training support, and world class customer service to Reserve personnel in support of surge and operational requirements for the Navy and Marine Corps team and the Joint Force
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.