180409-N-YU482-020 ARLINGTON, Va. (April 9, 2018) Navy Reserve Force Master Chief Chris Kotz talks with finalists for the 2017 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year during the opening day of a week-long selection board process to select the top Reserve Sailor and recognize each finalist for their exceptional performance (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Stephen Hickok/Released)