Arkansas (CGN 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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SIGNIFICANT DATES 1. Congressional Funding Authorized 1969 2. Construction Authorized 1971 3. Keel Laying 17 January 1977 4. Launching 21 October 1978 5. Sea Trials 24 August 1980 6. Commissioned 18 October 1980 7. First Nuclear Powered Surface Ship Shock Tested January-February 1982

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMANDER WILLIAM R. BURNS UNITED STATES NAVY CDR William R. Burns, Jr., is a native of Dcs Moines, Iowa. He graduated from the N'aval Academy in 1967. Commander Burns was initially assigned as Weapons Officer in USS GALLUP (PG-85), a unit of the Market Time forces in South Viet N’am. He subsequently obtained a Master of Public Administration degree from the John F. Kennedy School at Harvard University and then completed department head training at the Naval Destroyer School. CDR Burns returned to sea as operations Officer in USS MLYERKORD (DL-1058) and then as Commanding Officer of the USS UTE (A TP76). After a brief tour as a junior officer detailer, he was ordered to training in the Nuclear Power Program. Following qualification, CDR Burns was assigned as Main Propulsion Assistant in USS LONG PEACH (CGN-9) and subsequently as Nuclear Type Desk Officer on the staff of Commander Naval Surface Force Pacific. CDR Burns relieved as Executive Officer of USS ARKANSAS (CGN-4I) in October. 1981. He wears the Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star as well as various unit and service awards. CDR Burns is married to the former Barbara Newman. They have a daughter, Bohbi, and a son. Billy. r D

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Above right: LCDR Thomas A. Fulham, USX Right: LCDR John J. Parus, USX OPERATIONS