Ensign Logan O'Shea was selected as the 2016 Commander Lanny King Leadership Award winner for guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64).

Established in 1996, the Commander Lanny King Leadership Award is sponsored by the United States Naval Academy Class of 1964 in memory of Cmdr. Lanny King.

The award's namesake was Carney's first prospective commanding officer who tragically passed away shortly before the ship commissioned. In remembrance of King's exceptional professionalism and inspiring leadership, each year Carney's wardroom and Chiefs Mess vote for the junior officer they feel best exemplifies these characteristics. Winners receive an award from the Class of 1964 and a Navy Achievement Medal from Carney.

Jim Ounsworth, a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1964, was on hand at Carney's annual Lanny King Dining In event to present the award. Also in attendance at the dinner, held at a local sherry bodega in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, were the 2014 and 2015 Lanny King award winners -- Lt. j.g. Seelye Clements and Lt. j.g. Marina Nanartowich -- as well as Capt. Brendan McLane, Carney's 10th commanding officer.

Ensign Logan O'Shea hails from Dayton, Ohio, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in systems engineering in 2015. While at the academy, he was a member of the silent drill team and served as the company commander of 13th Company his senior year.

"Being selected as the 2016 Lanny King Leadership award is an incredible honor," said O'Shea. "The fact that my fellow officers and the chief petty officers on Carney chose me for an award that represents leadership and professionalism really means a lot to me. I am so thankful to all those who have mentored and taught me, but most of all I want to thank all the incredible Sailors who work with me. Without them, none of this would be possible."

Through three U.S. 6th Fleet deployments, O'Shea has proven to be a masterful bridge watchstander and very capable division officer. He has served as the combat electronics officer and currently serves as the vertical launching system officer.

Carney's Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Peter Halvorsen, said of O'Shea's performance, "Ensign O'Shea is an incredibly talented officer. His ability to lead Sailors in any task and his awareness as a bridge watchstander are truly impressive for a junior officer. There is no doubt in my mind that he will continue to have success and one day be an influential leader in our Navy."

In June, O'Shea will start the next chapter in his career pipeline -- Nuclear Power School in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduation, he will serve on an aircraft carrier as a Navy nuclear surface warfare officer.

Carney is the fourth ship to be forward deployed to Rota, Spain.

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