Alumnus recognized as Junior Shiphandler of the Year finalist (Furey '24)
Surface Warfare Schools Command hosted the Junior Officer Shiphandler of the Year award ceremony on 10 July 2026, a prestigious event sponsored by the Surface Navy Association. The award recognizes exceptional shiphandling skills and leadership among junior officers in the surface fleet.
The Junior Shiphandler of the Year award is a highly competitive process, designed to identify the most proficient shiphandlers across the entire Surface Force. This year's finalists, LT Caleb Smith, USN, and LTJG Brian Furey '24, USN, distinguished themselves by achieving the highest overall scores among all competitors within their respective TYCOMs. Their exceptional performance earned them the opportunity to represent CNSL and CNSP in the final competition held in Newport, RI, to determine the best shiphandler in Commander, Naval Surface Forces. Furey from Ocean City, New Jersey, Auxiliaries Officer onboard USS Indianapolis (LCS 17) and a Naval Academy graduate, was named the runner-up.
BZ '24!