MM2(SS) Arthur A. Burke has been selected as NEW MEXICO’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2008. In a citation signed by RADM Bruce Gooms, COMSUBGRUTWO, Petty Officer Burke was recognized for “professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as a member of Machinery Division in PCU NEW MEXICO ( SSN 779) from January to March 2008.
The citation states “Petty Officer Burke consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Demonstrating an exceptional high level of standards and meticulous attention to detail, he performed over 15 system inspections and identified over 60 deficiencies ensuring the highest quality of ship board systems upon acceptance. He provided extremely valuable support to Local Area Networking Division’s testing and troubleshooting of Non-Tactical Data Processing System (NTDPS) functionality, and identified numerous faults, including holes within software programs and memory leaks. These efforts significantly aided in a security upgrade and revising the NTDPS program to ensure the highest quality product possible will be delivered to the fleet.”
His diligence and strict adherence to the highest standards of excellence led to his selection as NEW MEXICO’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter for First Quarter 2008. Congratulations to MM2 Arthur Burke!