Machinist’s Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class Joshua Adam Van Heusen, a 2011 graduate of Woodstock High School, took home top honors as the ship’s Junior Sailor of the Year (JSOY).
Each command across the Navy chooses one JSOY, the unit’s top-performing second class petty officer, each year.
Van Heusen said he was honored to be selected.
“This feels unbelievable,” he said. “It’s difficult for reactor department Sailors to receive command awards like this based off the different watches we stand. I am extremely proud of this accomplishment.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently conducting operations while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.
Each command across the Navy chooses one JSOY, the unit’s top-performing second class petty officer, each year.
Van Heusen said he was honored to be selected.
“This feels unbelievable,” he said. “It’s difficult for reactor department Sailors to receive command awards like this based off the different watches we stand. I am extremely proud of this accomplishment.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently conducting operations while underway in the Atlantic Ocean.