John Logan of Christiansted was promoted Thursday from the rank of Navy lieutenant to lieutenant commander at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol.

Logan currently serves as the command chaplain at the Marine Barracks in Washington. During his service, he has been decorated with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal, according to a statement from Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen's office.

A veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Logan has a master's of divinity and a master's in social work, according to the statement.

He has served as flotilla chaplain of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary before going on active duty in 2001, serving aboard the USS Belleau and deploying on WESTPAC 2002 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In January 2004, he was assigned as squadron chaplain to Marine Aircraft Group 16 and was later deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, with MAG-16 Headquarters in support of Iraqi Freedom in May 2007.

Earlier this year, he graduated from the U.S. Naval War College, Fleet Seminar Program, receiving a diploma from the College of Naval Command and Staff.

"Lieutenant Commander Logan has combined his call to serve others with distinguished service as a soldier, a counselor and a minister," Christensen said in the release.

Christensen was on hand at the ceremony to congratulate Logan and greet his wife, Letricia, his children, Paul and Paulita, and his parents, John and Paula Logan.

"He is one of our best, as he provides counsel to his fellows in the armed services and to civilians in need of his help. We are proud of his accomplishments," Christensen said.