Arkansas (CGN 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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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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COMDESRON 20 CAPTAIN JOHN P. BURKE UNITED STATES NAVY Captain John P. Burke, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert D. Burke of Fort Collins, Colorado, was born 16 September 1936. After graduation from high school in Kyoto, Japan, Captain Burke enlisted in the Naval Reserve. Upon graduation from the University of Colorado in 1958, he was commissioned and reported to USS PEREGRINE (EMSF-373) at Key West, Florida. He graduated from Submarine School in 1961. Following several submarine tours, he was assigned as Commanding Officer of USS MARLIN (SST-2) from 1967 to 1969. Following a tour on the Staff of Submarine Development Group TWO, Captain Burke reported to USS WAIN WRIGHT (CG‘28) as Executive Officer in 1971. In January, 1974, Captain Burke assumed command of USS BOWEN (FF-1079). Upon being relieved as Commanding Officer BOWEN in January, 1976, he attended and graduated with distinction from the National War College in Washington, D. C. In June, 1977, Captain Burke reported to the staff of the Chief of Naval Oper- ations (OP-353L). In October 1979 he was assigned as Executive Assistant to the Director, Naval Warfare (OP-095), where he served until October, 1981. In May, 1982, Captain Burke assumed command of Destroyer Squadron TWENTY. Captain Burke is married to the former Diane L. Dvorak of Sioux City, Iowa. They have a daughter, Amy, and a son, Second Lieutenant David M. Burke, currently on duty in Bamberg, Germany. 4

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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