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Navy Reserve Forces Command Changes Command

Navy News Service

Story Number: NNS120807-03
8/7/2012

By Jim Vorndran, Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC) held a change of command ceremony at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Va., Aug. 7.

Rear Adm. Bryan P. Cutchen relieved Rear Adm. Lothrop S. Little as commander.

Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Dirk J. Debbink was the guest speaker at the ceremony. He congratulated Little on a job well done and remarked that Cutchen comes to CNRFC with impressive credentials and many successes.

Little addressed the CNRFC staff about the work they have accomplished under his command.

"During this tour I've been struck by your astounding capability and record of productivity each day," Little said. "My entire time with you has been a great celebration for me. A celebration of getting to know you, working issues and solving problems to ensure our citizen Sailors have the best opportunity to participate and excel within our great Navy."

Cutchen takes his new post following his tour as deputy chief of Navy Reserve.

After relieving Little, Cutchen spoke about his predecessor and about the command left under his leadership.

"The real focus of this ceremony is the Sailors and civilians of Navy Reserve Forces command," Cutchen said. "I have admired your dedicated and diligent work for the past two years from my seat at OPNAV and know Rear Adm. Little has laid in a solid course for success. Please know that I work for you, and together we work for the 64,000 plus Navy Reserve Sailors to ensure they bring valued capabilities to the Navy and joint force."

Cutchen is the sixth person to lead CNRFC.

CNRFC mobilizes approximately 6,000 Navy Reserve Sailors a year to fill global augmentation requirements. Since 9/11, more than 50,000 Navy Reserve Sailors have mobilized in support of overseas contingency operations, most directly supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. During any given week 26 percent of the Reserve Force provides global operational support.