Special from Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Navy Reserve birthday message to the fleet Mar. 3.
"Shipmates,
As the Navy Reserve celebrates 96 years of service, we can look back at a rich history of service to our nation and our Navy, from World War I to today.
As I travel the world to meet and talk with Sailors, I could not be more proud of the day-to-day efforts and tenacity of our Sailors. I'm amazed at the integration that has taken shape over the years between our Active and Navy Reserve. We are one Force working side by side in all corners of the world; a Total Force integrated and executing the Navy's mission wherever and whenever called.
Our Navy Reserve provides our nation with a pool of trained and talented Sailors who live up to their motto Ready Now, Anytime, Anywhere. I am proud of the operational capabilities our Navy Reserve provides every day, and those capabilities are made possible by our outstanding Sailors, their families and civilian employers.
Our Sailors are able to serve when called because of their unique support network that makes their service to our Navy and our nation possible. It's because of the devotion and care of Navy families and the Ombudsmen who help them become strong and resilient that our Sailors can serve in harm's way knowing their families have the support they need; and it's because of the support of civilian employers our Sailors can serve when called and return to work when their mission is complete; and it's because of this support network that our Sailors are able to serve with honor, courage and commitment making America's Navy truly a global force for good.
To our more than 64,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, thank you for what you do every day and for your continued service and dedication to our nation and our great Navy.
Happy 96th Birthday Navy Reserve!
HOOYAH!
Very Respectfully,
MCPON"
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