The Navy Office of Community Outreach this week released a statement to announce that Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph McCoy II has been named Sailor of the Year for Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet.
Petty Officer McCoy is father to Jacyen and Karis McCoy, residents of Gardena, and he serves the U.S. Navy with Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet (C2F) operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. McCoy joined the Navy 20 years ago.
“Today, McCoy II serves as a logistics specialist responsible for operating financial accounting systems and managing inventories of repair parts and general supplies that support ships, squadrons and shore-based activities,” the Navy said.
McCoy is highly decorated, having received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for various achievements throughout his career a total of eight times.
“These awards are a culmination of my unwavering devotion to duty and my junior sailors helping them reach their goals both professionally and personally,” said McCoy II.
The statement concludes by saying that, “According to Navy officials, C2F reestablished in 2018 in response to the changing global security environment, develops and employs maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.”
McCoy II can take pride in serving America through military service.
