MACHINIST’S MATE SECOND CLASS (SS)
ARTHUR ALAN BURKE, II
UNITED STATES NAVY
2008 Junior Sailor of the Year
CDR Mark Prokopius, Commanding Officer PCU USS NEW MEXICO (SSN 779), has recognized MM2(SS) Arthur Alan Burke for professional achievement while serving as a member of Machinery Division on board PCU NEW MEXICO (SSN 779) from January to December 2008. Petty Officer Burke consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner.
As a Machinery Division system expert, he identified and tracked over 200 material deficiencies on eight propulsion plant systems. His efforts were key to the delivery of high quality shipboard systems in a timely and efficient manner. As the department local area network assistant, he provided extremely valuable support to Information Technology Division testing and troubleshooting of non tactical data processing system functionality. He identified numerous faults, holes within the software, and a memory leak, aiding in revising the NTDPS program to ensure the highest quality product possible is delivered to the U.S. Navy.
While serving as the divisional reactor plant preventative maintenance system petty officer, he coordinated with shipyard testing personnel ensuring all required primary plant preventive maintenance was completed during the complex new construction process.
His unsurpassed motivation and professional attitude resulted in his selection as the NEW MEXICO Junior Sailor of the Year for 2008. Petty Officer Burke was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal in recognition of his stellar performance.
Congratulations Petty Officer Burke!