McKee (AS 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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IN MEMORIAM: KURTIS S. SHUNK Kurtis S. Shunk was born February 13, 1959 in Toledo, Ohio to Douglas and Phoebe Shunk. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 31, 1977. After successfully completing var- ious naval training schools and serving on two other vessels, he reported onboard the USS MCKEE, and was assigned to the Repair Department, R-5 Division. He died June 27, 1982 in Seattle, Washington and is survived by his wife, Trudy; son Ian; his parents and two sisters, Kimberly and Terri. ABOVE: CAPT Gorham gives Shunk ' s widow, Trudy, a plaque in remembrance of her husband. BELOW: A happy Shunk pauses for a break while preparing for a dive.

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ABOVE: RADM Burkhardt com- pliments EMFN Cephas on his work while touring the ship. BELOW: RADM Burkhardt views a periscope with OMC Stickley in the Optical Shop. RADM BURKHARDT, SUBGRU5 CO Rear Admiral Lawrence Burkhardt, IIL a native of New Jersey, was commissioned after attending the Naval Academy in 1954. His first assignment was onboard the escort carrier USS POINT CRUZ (CVE 119). Afterwards, he attended the Naval Submarine School where he received the L.Y. Spear Award. Following duty on the USS TRIGGER (SS 564), RADM Burkhardt underwent nuclear power training. Upon graduation, he served on the USS NATILUS (SSN 571) until 1961. become Director, Submarine Nuclear Power Personnel Division, Bureau of Naval Personnel. In 1976, he took command of Submarine Squadron FOUR. He served as Chief of Staff, Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet from 1977 to 1978, during which time he was selected for flag rank. He next served as Director, Attack Submarine Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and May 1980 reported for duty as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Submarine Warfare). In August 1981, he assumed command of Submarine Group FIVE. From 1962 to 1964 he served for two years as XO on the USS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (SSB 640) (Blue). In 1969 he took command of the USS GATO (SSN 615). He served as CO until 1971, when he commenced a two year tour as XO of the USS LONG BEACH (CGN 9). In 1973 RADM Burkhardt went to Washington DC to RADM Burkhardt is entitled to wear the Legion of Merit (2nd award), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Meritor- ious Unit Commendation Ribbon (5th award), Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.