Local sailor receives honor from Navy

Posted on February 21, 2020
Lt. Cody Kinser (Photo courtesy Navy Office of Community Outreach)

By WJBC Staff

NORMAL – A local man and U.S. Naval officer has received an honor from the Navy for outstanding performance of his duties.

The USS Little Rock Blue Ship Handler of the Year is Lt. Cody Kinser, according to our sister station WBWN.

The Ship Handler of the year award is given to Surface Warfare Officers who demonstrate superior performance while standing Officer of The Deck Underway on board the Navy’s newest platform, the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship.

Lt. Kinser is from Normal and received his commission from the University of Missouri. His qualifications include Surface Warfare, Officer of the Deck, and Anti-terrorism Tactical Watch Officer. He was previously stationed onboard the USS James E. Williams (DDG 95).

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