MILLINGTON. Tenn. – Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth Bonar, an Oklahoma City native, was recently recognized while serving the U.S. Navy assigned to Expeditionary Strike Group 2, currently deployed to Norway in support of NATO exercise Steadfast Defender 2024.
Bonar earned the Navy Arctic Service Ribbon in recognition of their valuable contributions in the Arctic.
Created in May 1986, the Navy Arctic Service Ribbon is awarded for U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps personnel, both officer and enlisted members, who serve above the Arctic Circle. Service members must complete 28 days of service, consecutive or non-consecutive above the Arctic Circle to qualify for this one-time award.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Oklahoma City.
“Oklahoma City was a laid-back town with great people,” said Bonar.
Bonar joined the Navy 15 years ago. Today, Bonar serves as an intelligence specialist.
“Even when I was little, I wanted to be in the Navy like my mother,” said Bonar.
