Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command San Diego

Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command, San Diego (REDCOM SD) hosted a Commander’s conference for the Commanding Officers and staff members from 9-11 February, 2026. Commanding Officers from 19 Navy Reserve Centers (NRCs) throughout the southwest region of the United States all visited San Diego in order to meet face-to-face with REDCOM Staff leadership.

RADM Luke Frost, Commander, Navy Reserve Forces, visited to give remarks and outline the strategic vision for the Navy Reserve going into 2027.

During the conference, NRC Guam was announced as the NRC of the Year, Small Category, FY 2025.

NRC Pearl Harbor was announced as the NRC of the Year, Medium Category, FY 2025.

NRC Denver was announced as the NRC of the Year, Large Category, FY 2025.

Congratulations to all the NRC leaders! Southwest is SouthBEST!

On January 21, 2026, at the Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command, San Diego (REDCOM SD), Capt. Domitilo Pastorin, welcomed the finalists for the Southwest Region’s Sailor of the Year (SOY) Award.

Prior to the SOY board, each finalist enjoyed breakfast with Capt. Pastorin.

After the board, the finalists enjoyed a tour of the historic USS Midway museum. Later in the evening, the finalists enjoyed a dinner with Capt. Pastorin, as well as the Command Master Chiefs who sat the SOY board.

At the end of the event, Personnel Specialist 1st Class Nikita Sheline was selected as the TAR Sailor of the year, and Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Lorenzorae Balane was selected as the SELRES Sailor of the year.

Congratulations to the awardees and finalists!

On December 12, 2025, Yeoman 2nd Class Anna Aparicio, assigned to Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command, San Diego (REDCOM SD), raised her right hand and swore the oath of reenlistment aboard the museum ship USS Midway.

Congratulations and thank you for your continued dedication and service to our country!

On December 3, 2025, at the Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command, San Diego (REDCOM SD), Yeoman 2nd Class Lindsay Bailey received a Letter of Commendation for her performance as REDCOM SD’s operations clerk from July through September of 2025.

CDR Stephanie Dailey, Chief Personnel Specialist Mark Palafox, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Naija Chaneyfield, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Allie Brantley, Yeoman 2nd Class Andre Brooks, Yeoman 2nd Class Bailey Eaton, Yeoman 2nd Class Anna Aparicio, Yeoman 2nd Class Tamika Besenty, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kristine Pauline, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brandon Walter, Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Alejandra Molina, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Mikaela Velasquez, Hospitalman Jiujun Feng, and Hospitalman Ashley Warner all received letters of appreciation for their assistance in executing the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) 2025.

Congratulations to all awardees!

On November 25, 2025, Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command, San Diego (REDCOM SD) had a Thanksgiving potluck. It was a show of gratitude towards both Sailors and civilian personnel for their unwavering dedication to REDCOM SD’s mission.

Capt. Domitilo Pastorin, the commanding officer of REDCOM SD, praised the command for their success in their command assessment from Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC), and wished the staff a happy Thanksgiving ahead of a well-deserved long weekend.

Happy Holidays to all!

On November 7, 2025, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Katrina Hernandez and Yeoman 1st Class Asia Dawkins raised their right hands and swore the oath of reenlistment at Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command, San Diego (REDCOM SD).

Congratulations and thank you both for your continued dedication and service to our country!

On November 6, 2025, at the Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command, San Diego (REDCOM SD), Yeoman 1st Class Asia Dawkins received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for the superior performance of her duties as REDCOM SD’s Command Services Department Leading Petty Officer from November 2022 to November 2025.

Personnel Specialist 1st Class Tynisha Dossman received a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for devoting 150 hours of exemplary volunteer service at Doris Miller Elementary School from September 2024 through June 2025.

Andrea Carlos-Monaghan received her designation as a DOD financial manager.

Melissa Figueroa Gonzalez received her designation as a DOD financial manager.

Congratulations to all awardees!

On October 9, 2025, at the Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command, San Diego (REDCOM SD), Chief Navy Career Counselor Christopher Sistrunk received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for serving as REDCOM SD’s Command Career Counselor from April 2024 to October 2025.

Chief Hospital Corpsman David Rose received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for serving as REDCOM SD’s Adaptive Mobilization Leading Chief Petty Officer.

Yeoman 2nd Class Andre Brooks received a Flag Letter of Commendation for his support in the Navy Employer Recognition Event (NERE) 2025.

Additionally, REDCOM SD held a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the Navy’s 250th birthday. In keeping with long-standing tradition, the cake was cut by the oldest member of the command, Captain Mark Cannon, and the youngest, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Krystine Pauline.

Issue #2 of REDCOM SD's Quarterly Newsletter highlighting accomplishments and important updates from the Southwest Region.

On September 25, 2025, at the Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command, San Diego (REDCOM SD), Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Reinard Barbaran received a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for the performance of his duties as the Leading Chief Petty Officer of REDCOM SD’s Mobilization Department.

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley received a Letter of Appreciation for his video and photo coverage of NRC North Island’s Change of Command ceremony.

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Mikaela Velasquez was promoted to the rank of Petty Officer Third Class, and was pinned by her father, Culinary Specialist 1st Class Michael Velasquez. Congratulations, LS3!