Daniel S. Mastagni
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Daniel S. Mastagni is a retired Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
of the United States Navy Reserve
who, from July to September 2003 served as Commander Naval Forces Korea
.
in June 1972; his first assignment was as a junior officer onboard the USS Dale (CG-12)
, prior to assignment at Navy flight school. From 1973 to 1974, Admiral Mastagni was attached to Training Air Wing Four and was designated as a Naval Aviator on June 21, 1974 for service in P-3 Orion
s.
Admiral Mastagni's first active flight assignment was with Patrol Squadron 22, stationed at Barbers Point, Hawaii
. Through this tour, Admiral Mastagni served as a P-3B pilot and was designated as a Patrol Plane Mission Commander on September 22, 1976. In 1977, then Lieutenant Mastagni was transferred to serve a tour of duty at the United States Air Force Academy
as a Navy liaison instructor. He was released from active duty in June 1979 with seven years of active service.
and was attached to Patrol Squadron 94 (VP-94) as the Maintenance and Operations Officer. Admiral Mastagni would later serve as both the Executive Officer and Commanding Officer
of the unit.
Admiral Mastagni was next assigned to a reserve unit supporting Naval Air Station Rota, Spain
where he first acted as Training Officer and later as Commanding Officer. In 1993, Admiral Mastagni assumed command of Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Atlantic, Detachment 0186 (NR PATWINGLANT 0186) and transferred his reserve center affiliation to Norfolk, Virginia
. While at Norfolk, he was transferred to command Naval Reserve Det 1086, Naval Air Forces Atlantic (NRNAVAIRLANT 1086).
During his four years of reserve command in Norfolk, Admiral Mastagni was the director of Exercise Control for "Exercise Northern Viking" and Senior Naval Liaison Officer for "Joint Exercise 96-1" He also served as the Senior Naval Liaison Officer to the headquarters of the Eighth Air Force
and further completed the "Reserve Components National Security Course" on July 30, 1993.
In 1997, Admiral Mastagni was transferred to Naval Reserve Detachment 111, Commander Seventh Fleet which operated out of Carswell Air Force Base
in Texas
. He first served as Special Assistant and later as Executive Officer and participated in five western Pacific exercises; twice as the senior Seventh Fleet representative and also as Officer-in-Charge of Exercise Northwest Pacific. He also served three times as the Officer-in-Charge of Naval Reserve units attached to Exercise "Ulchi Focus Lens" (held annually in South Korea
). In between training periods, Admiral Mastagni continued his professional military education and attended the National Defense University
, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces
, and participated in exchange duty with the Republic of Germany
.
In October 2000, Admiral Mastagni was attached to a Volunteer Training Unit (NR VTU 8282) in a non-pay status. In 2001, he was selected for flag rank and was advanced to Rear Admiral (lower half) in September 2002.
. In the history of CNFK, Rear Admiral Mastagni is the only reserve admiral to ever hold the billet; his assumption to the post was to fill the vacant position left by the departure of Rear Admiral Gary R. Jones.
Admiral Mastagni was relieved two months later by Rear Admiral Fred Byus. Returning to the status of a reservist, he next transferred to serve as Deputy Commander, Fleet Air Force Mediterranean and, in 2004, was transferred to become the Vice Commander, Navy Region Europe
. In September 2005, Admiral Mastagni retired from the United States Navy with over thirty three years of combined active and reserve service.
but spent his youth in Sacremento, California. Admiral Mastagni's father, Emil Mastagni, was a retired United States Air Force
Colonel
with service in World War II
.
While serving in the Navy Reserve, Admiral Mastagni worked as a professional airline pilot for Continental Airlines
. As of 2006, Admiral Mastagni resides in the vicinity of Grapevine, Texas
.
Citations for Admiral Mastagni include:
LEGION OF MERIT
MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL
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(Gold Star in lieu of Second Award)
(Gold Star in lieu of Third Award)
(Gold Star in lieu of Fourth Award)
NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL
UNIT AWARDS
Reserve assignments include:
Flag assignments include:
Admiral Mastagni transferred to the Retired Naval Reserve in September 2005.
Rear admiral (United States)
Rear admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a commodore and captain, and below that of a vice admiral. The uniformed services of the United States are unique in having two grades of rear admirals.- Rear admiral :...
of the United States Navy Reserve
United States Navy Reserve
The United States Navy Reserve, until 2005 known as the United States Naval Reserve, is the Reserve Component of the United States Navy...
who, from July to September 2003 served as Commander Naval Forces Korea
Commander Naval Forces Korea
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is a major shore command of the United States Navy that serves as the shore support agency for all U.S. Naval activity in South Korea. Known by the initials "CNFK", Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is headquartered in Seoul on Yongsan Army Garrison and...
.
Active Duty Service
Admiral Mastagni was commissioned from the United States Naval AcademyUnited States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
in June 1972; his first assignment was as a junior officer onboard the USS Dale (CG-12)
USS Dale (DLG-19)
USS Dale was a United States Navy 5670-ton Leahy class cruiser. Dale was named in honor of Commodore Richard Dale .-History:...
, prior to assignment at Navy flight school. From 1973 to 1974, Admiral Mastagni was attached to Training Air Wing Four and was designated as a Naval Aviator on June 21, 1974 for service in P-3 Orion
P-3 Orion
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a four-engine turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft developed for the United States Navy and introduced in the 1960s. Lockheed based it on the L-188 Electra commercial airliner. The aircraft is easily recognizable by its distinctive tail stinger or...
s.
Admiral Mastagni's first active flight assignment was with Patrol Squadron 22, stationed at Barbers Point, Hawaii
Kalaeloa, Hawai'i
Kalaeloa is a census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 67 at the 2000 census. The community occupies the location of the former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, which was closed in 1999 and subsequently transferred to the State of Hawaii...
. Through this tour, Admiral Mastagni served as a P-3B pilot and was designated as a Patrol Plane Mission Commander on September 22, 1976. In 1977, then Lieutenant Mastagni was transferred to serve a tour of duty at the United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
as a Navy liaison instructor. He was released from active duty in June 1979 with seven years of active service.
Reserve Duty Service
After leaving active duty, Admiral Mastagni joined the Navy Reserve in the fall of 1979. He affiliated with the Naval Air Station in New Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
and was attached to Patrol Squadron 94 (VP-94) as the Maintenance and Operations Officer. Admiral Mastagni would later serve as both the Executive Officer and Commanding Officer
Commanding officer
The commanding officer is the officer in command of a military unit. Typically, the commanding officer has ultimate authority over the unit, and is usually given wide latitude to run the unit as he sees fit, within the bounds of military law...
of the unit.
Admiral Mastagni was next assigned to a reserve unit supporting Naval Air Station Rota, Spain
Rota, Spain
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where he first acted as Training Officer and later as Commanding Officer. In 1993, Admiral Mastagni assumed command of Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Atlantic, Detachment 0186 (NR PATWINGLANT 0186) and transferred his reserve center affiliation to Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. With a population of 242,803 as of the 2010 Census, it is Virginia's second-largest city behind neighboring Virginia Beach....
. While at Norfolk, he was transferred to command Naval Reserve Det 1086, Naval Air Forces Atlantic (NRNAVAIRLANT 1086).
During his four years of reserve command in Norfolk, Admiral Mastagni was the director of Exercise Control for "Exercise Northern Viking" and Senior Naval Liaison Officer for "Joint Exercise 96-1" He also served as the Senior Naval Liaison Officer to the headquarters of the Eighth Air Force
Eighth Air Force
The Eighth Air Force is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force Global Strike Command . It is headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana....
and further completed the "Reserve Components National Security Course" on July 30, 1993.
In 1997, Admiral Mastagni was transferred to Naval Reserve Detachment 111, Commander Seventh Fleet which operated out of Carswell Air Force Base
Carswell Air Force Base
Carswell Air Force Base, was a United States Air Force Strategic Air Command base located about northwest central of Fort Worth, Texas, United States; the air force base is mostly within the Fort Worth city limits and has portions within Westworth and White Settlement...
in Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. He first served as Special Assistant and later as Executive Officer and participated in five western Pacific exercises; twice as the senior Seventh Fleet representative and also as Officer-in-Charge of Exercise Northwest Pacific. He also served three times as the Officer-in-Charge of Naval Reserve units attached to Exercise "Ulchi Focus Lens" (held annually in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
). In between training periods, Admiral Mastagni continued his professional military education and attended the National Defense University
National Defense University
The National Defense University is an institution of higher education funded by the United States Department of Defense, intended to facilitate high-level training, education, and the development of national security strategy. It is chartered by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with Navy Vice Admiral...
, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
The Industrial College of the Armed Forces is a U.S. military educational institution tasked with preparing military officers and civilian government officials for leadership and executive positions in the field of national security...
, and participated in exchange duty with the Republic of Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
In October 2000, Admiral Mastagni was attached to a Volunteer Training Unit (NR VTU 8282) in a non-pay status. In 2001, he was selected for flag rank and was advanced to Rear Admiral (lower half) in September 2002.
Flag rank
Admiral Mastagni's first assignment as a flag officer was as the Commander of Naval Reserve Forces Korea (considered the reserve deputy to the active duty CNFK Admiral) with further designation as Commander Naval Shore Forces Korea and Commander Rear Area Seventh Fleet. Admiral Mastagni served in this assignment from 2002 to 2003, when he was recalled to active duty to serve as Commander Naval Forces KoreaCommander Naval Forces Korea
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is a major shore command of the United States Navy that serves as the shore support agency for all U.S. Naval activity in South Korea. Known by the initials "CNFK", Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea is headquartered in Seoul on Yongsan Army Garrison and...
. In the history of CNFK, Rear Admiral Mastagni is the only reserve admiral to ever hold the billet; his assumption to the post was to fill the vacant position left by the departure of Rear Admiral Gary R. Jones.
Admiral Mastagni was relieved two months later by Rear Admiral Fred Byus. Returning to the status of a reservist, he next transferred to serve as Deputy Commander, Fleet Air Force Mediterranean and, in 2004, was transferred to become the Vice Commander, Navy Region Europe
United States Naval Forces Europe
United States Naval Forces Europe is the United States Navy component of the United States European Command and provides forces for United States African Command....
. In September 2005, Admiral Mastagni retired from the United States Navy with over thirty three years of combined active and reserve service.
Civilian career
Admiral Mastagni was born in Rapid City, South DakotaRapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census. Rapid...
but spent his youth in Sacremento, California. Admiral Mastagni's father, Emil Mastagni, was a retired United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
with service in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
While serving in the Navy Reserve, Admiral Mastagni worked as a professional airline pilot for Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines was a major American airline now merged with United Airlines. On May 3, 2010, Continental Airlines, Inc. and UAL, Inc. announced a merger via a stock swap, and on October 1, 2010, the merger closed and UAL changed its name to United Continental Holdings, Inc...
. As of 2006, Admiral Mastagni resides in the vicinity of Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine is a city in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, United States located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census the city population was 46,334. The city's moniker is derived from the native grapes prevalent in the area. In recent years several wineries have...
.
Dates of Rank
| Ensign | Lieutenant Junior Grade Lieutenant, Junior Grade Lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer rank in the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, United States Merchant Marine USMM, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, with the pay grade... |
Lieutenant Lieutenant A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank... |
Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant commander (United States) Lieutenant commander is a mid-ranking officer rank in the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, with the pay grade of O-4 and NATO rank code OF-3... |
Commander Commander (United States) In the United States, commander is a military rank that is also sometimes used as a military title, depending on the branch of service. It is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the military, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Naval rank:In the United States... |
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- Naval Aviator BadgeUnited States Naval AviatorA United States Naval Aviator is a qualified pilot in the United States Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.-Naming Conventions:Most Naval Aviators are Unrestricted Line Officers; however, a small number of Limited Duty Officers and Chief Warrant Officers are also trained as Naval Aviators.Until 1981...
- Legion of MeritLegion of MeritThe Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
- Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal (United States)The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...
(w/3 gold award starAward starAn award star is a decoration issued to personnel of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard in lieu of multiple awards of the same award. An award star is very similar to an oak leaf cluster, which serves the same purpose in the United States Army and United States Air Force...
s) - Navy Commendation MedalCommendation MedalThe Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military decoration which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. For valorous actions in direct contact with an enemy force, but of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Bronze Star, the Valor device may...
- Coast Guard Meritorious Unit CommendationMeritorious Unit CommendationThe Meritorious Unit Commendation is a mid-level unit award of the United States military which is awarded to any military command which displays exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service, heroic deeds, or valorous actions....
(w/Operational Distinguishing DeviceOperational Distinguishing DeviceThe Operational Distinguishing Device is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard which may be awarded as an attachment to certain personal and unit awards. The device is awarded as a silver "O" device, either centered on the award ribbon or to the middle-right if there are an even number of...
) - Navy Battle "E" RibbonNavy E RibbonThe Battle Efficiency Ribbon, Navy "E" Ribbon, or the Battle "E" ribbon was established in July 1976 by Secretary of the Navy J. William Middendorf. The Navy "E" Ribbon denotes permanent duty on U.S. Navy ships, squadrons, or units that have won a battle efficiency competition after July 1, 1974...
- Global War on Terrorism Service MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalThe Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is a military award of the United States military which was created by Executive Order 13289 of President George W. Bush on March 12, 2003...
- Korea Defense Service MedalKorea Defense Service MedalThe Korea Defense Service Medal is a United States military award that was first created in 2002 when it was signed into law by President George W. Bush. The bill to create the proposal was introduced and championed by Rep. Elton Gallegly and Sen. Ben "Night Horse" Campbell...
- National Defense Service MedalNational Defense Service MedalThe National Defense Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States military originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower...
(w/2 bronze service starService starA service star, also referred to as a battle star, campaign star, or engagement star, is an attachment to a United States military decoration which denotes participation in military campaigns or multiple bestowals of the same award. Service stars are typically issued for campaign medals, service...
s) - Armed Forces Reserve MedalArmed Forces Reserve MedalThe Armed Forces Reserve Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that has existed since 1950. The medal recognizes service performed by the Reserve and National Guard forces of the United States of America....
(w/silver hourglass deviceHourglass DeviceThe Hourglass Device is a military award of the United States armed forces presented as an attachment to the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. The Hourglass Device denotes total service as a member of the Reserve or National Guard and is issued in three degrees....
) - Special Operations Service RibbonSpecial Operations Service RibbonThe Special Operations Service Ribbon is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard which was first created in July 1987 by order of Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Paul A. Yost Jr. The decoration is authorized for certain acts of non-combat meritorious service, performed in the service...
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- Overseas Service RibbonOverseas Service RibbonAn Overseas Service Ribbon is a service military award of the United States military which recognizes those service members who have performed military tours of duty outside the borders of the United States of America. There are different versions of the Overseas Service Ribbons for the U.S. Army,...
- Navy Pistol Marksmanship RibbonMarksmanship RibbonA Marksmanship Ribbon is an award of the United States Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard that is issued to service members who pass a weapons qualification course and achieve an above-average score.-Navy:...
- Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon
- Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Citations for Admiral Mastagni include:
LEGION OF MERIT
For exceptional meritious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the United States of America during the period August 1997 to September 2003. During this period, Rear Admiral Daniel S. Mastagni performed duties under the authority of the United States Seventh FleetUnited States Seventh FleetThe Seventh Fleet is the United States Navy's permanent forward projection force based in Yokosuka, Japan, with units positioned near Japan and South Korea. It is a component fleet force under the United States Pacific Fleet. At present, it is the largest of the forward-deployed U.S. fleets, with...
and served on active duty as the Commander Naval Forces Korea. Given this 15th day of December 2003; For the Secretary of the Navy: Walter F. Doran
MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL
For outstanding meritorious service while serving as Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron 94, Naval Air Station New Orleans, Louisiana from March 1989 through October 1990. Commander Mastangi’s innovative leadership and innate abilities were the driving force behind his squadron attaining the highest possible level of mobilization readiness. He oversaw the establishment of superlative safety programs and the flawless execution of two Annual Training periods and two major Drug Interdiction detachments. During this tenure, Commander Mastagni left his personal mark of excellence on every facet of squadron life, resulting in his squadron being the Commander Reserve Patrol Wing Atlantic (COMRESPATWINGLANT) nominee for the Commander Naval Air Reserve Force Noel Davis "Battle E" Award for 1989 as well as the winner of the 1989 COMRESPATWINGLANT Retention Excellence Award. By his tireless efforts, inspiring leadership, and loyal dedication to duty, Commander Mastagni reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
(Gold Star in lieu of Second Award)
For outstanding meritorious service as Commanding Officer of Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Atlantic 0186 at Naval Air Reserve Norfolk from October 1993 through October 1996. Displaying superb leadership, Captain Mastagni provided qualified command personnel who contributed to the successful planning and execution of the Commander Reserve Patrol Wing Aerial Minded Exercise Resolute Response and Counter Narcotic Patrol Operations. He directly supported the planning and execution of Operation Uphold DemocracyOperation Uphold DemocracyOperation Uphold Democracy was an intervention designed to remove the military regime installed by the 1991 Haitian coup d'état that overthrew the elected President Jean-Bertrand Aristide...
, the blockade of HaitiHaitiHaiti , officially the Republic of Haiti , is a Caribbean country. It occupies the western, smaller portion of the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antillean archipelago, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Ayiti was the indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the island...
, and Operation Sharp Guard, the aerial blockade of Bosnia. Assuming the duties of the Control Group Commander for Joint Exercise Northern Viking, Captain Mastagni oversaw the research, planning, and training required for this exercise and supplied quality personnel needed to make an operation if the defense of IrelandIrelandIreland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
were ever required. Additionally, the unit consistently maintained a trained effectiveness rate above 90 percent. The unit readiness and retention level was also at 100 percent. Captain Mastagni’s professional ability, superb leadership, and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
(Gold Star in lieu of Third Award)
For outstanding meritorious service as Commanding Officer, Naval Reserve, Commander Naval Air Force, United States Atlantic Fleet NR COMNAVAIRLANT 1086 from October 1996 to September 1997. Captain Mastagni consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. An extraordinary and resourceful leader, Captain Mastagni led NR COMNAVAIRLANT 1086 to unprecedented levels of readiness and fleet support. Under his strong guidance, the unit attained an impressive R1 readiness status despite an 18 percent decrease in personnel assets. While serving during a period of decreasing personnel manning and sever manpower constraints, Captain Mastagni’s leadership enabled NR COMNAVAIRLANT 1086 to provide the Atlantic Fleet with continuous 24 hour a day staff support and provided countless man days of support from officers and enlisted personnel. Committed and dedicated to the concept of total force structure, Captain Mastagni significantly enhanced the ability of COMNAVAIRLANT 1086 by personally transforming the unit from an exclusive COMNAVAIRLANT support unit into a joint force team capable of serving all Joint Forces throughout the world. His unit provided unprecedented Navy Reserve centralization to seven defense exercises, including Indifferent Strike, Deny FlightOperation Deny FlightOperation Deny Flight was a North Atlantic Treaty Organization operation that began on April 12, 1993 as the enforcement of a United Nations no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina...
, Solid Citizen, Solid Shield and many others. By his exceptional professional ability, personal initiative, and total dedication to duty, Captain Mastagni reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Reserve.
(Gold Star in lieu of Fourth Award)
For outstanding meritorious service as Executive Officer, Exercise Action Officer, and Exercise Site Officer-in-Charge, Naval Reserve Commander Seventh Fleet Detachment One-One-One from October 1997 to September 2000. Captain Mastagni directed the efforts of more than 350 officers and enlisted personnel who provided more than 14,000 days of contributory support. His personal participation in six major training exercises, serving in the most demanding and responsible positions, received recognition at the highest levels of the Pacific Fleet. Due to Captain Mastagni’s strong and dynamic leadership his unit’s outstanding reputation in Seventh Fleet Operations has been reinforced and enhanced. His direction of the largest Annual Training and Additional Duty for Training Budget of any Reserve Augment Unit resulted in unprecedented levels of exercise participation. Captain Mastagni’s sterling service on selection, promotion, and policy boards continues to shape the future of the Naval Reserve. Captain Mastagni’s exceptional professionalism, personal initiative, and total dedication to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL
For meritorious service while serving as Commanding Officer of Naval Reserve Naval Station (NR NAVSTA), Rota, Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana from 1 August 1991 to 31 July 1993. Through extraordinary leadership, professional knowledge and managerial skills, Commander Mastagni increased unit readiness from R-3 to R-1 and molded the personnel into an extremely capable mobilization ready force. His personal efforts were directly responsible for the command increasing personnel 100 percent qualified in-billet rate from 14.4 to a record high of 73.9 percent, advancement eligibility by 51 percent and overall readiness from 70 to 94 percent, the highest in unit history. Based on his individual adroitness and the unit’s sustained superior performance, NR NAVSTA Rota received the Naval Air Station, New Orleans nomination for the Captain Robert I. Barte Award for the most outstanding augment unit in Commander, Naval Air Reserve Force. Commander Mastagni’s exceptional professional ability, initiative and loyal dedication to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
UNIT AWARDS
- Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation with Operational Distinghuising Device: Service between January 9 and January 11, 1987
- Navy "E" Ribbon: For award of the Noel Davis Award for period January 1 to December 31, 1987
- Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon: For duties rendered from March 19 to April 4, 1989
Assignment History
The active duty assignment history of Admuiral Mastagni is as follows:| Date | Assignment | Position | Rank |
| 1972 | USS Dale (CG-19) | Various Duties | Ensign |
| 1973 | Training Air Wing Four | Flight Student | --- |
| 1974 | Patrol Squadron 22 | Pilot | Lieutenant (junior grade) |
| 1977 | United States Air Force Academy | Navy Liaison Officer | Lieutenant |
Reserve assignments include:
| Date | Assignment | Position | Rank | Reserve Center |
| 1979 | Patrol Squadron 94 | Maintenance & Operations Officer | Lieutenant | Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| 1982 | --- | Executive Officer | Lieutenant Commander | --- |
| 1987 | --- | Commanding Officer | Commander | --- |
| 1989 | Naval Reserve Det 0182, Naval Air Station, Rota, Spain | Training Officer | --- | --- |
| 1991 | --- | Commanding Officer | --- | --- |
| 1993 | Naval Reserve Patrol Wing Atlantic, Det 0186 | Commanding Officer | Captain | Naval Reserve Center, Norfolk, Virginia |
| 1995 | Naval Reserve, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, Det 1086 | --- | --- | --- |
| 1997 | Naval Reserve Det 111, Seventh Fleet | Special Assistant | --- | Carswell Air Force Base |
| 1999 | --- | Executive Officer | --- | --- |
| 2000 | Volunteer Training Unit 8282 | Various Duties | --- | New Orleans Naval Reserve Center |
Flag assignments include:
| Date | Assignment | Position | Rank |
| 2002 | Naval Forces Korea | Commander Shore Forces, Reserve Forces Rear Area 7th Fleet |
Rear Admiral (lower half) |
| 2003 | Naval Forces Korea | Commanding Admiral | --- |
| --- | Fleet Air Force Mediterranean | Deputy Commander | --- |
| 2004 | Naval Forces Europe | Vice Commander | --- |
Admiral Mastagni transferred to the Retired Naval Reserve in September 2005.
External links
- Admiral Mastagni in Life MagazineLife (magazine)Life generally refers to three American magazines:*A humor and general interest magazine published from 1883 to 1936. Time founder Henry Luce bought the magazine in 1936 solely so that he could acquire the rights to its name....
- Admiral Mastagi at Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty Images, Inc. is a stock photo agency, based in Seattle, Washington, USA. It is a supplier of stock images for business and consumers with an archive of 80 million still images and illustrations and more than 50,000 hours of stock film footage...