Robert Peter Burke[1] (born 1962)[2] is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the commander of United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Force Command Naples from 17 July 2020 to 27 June 2022. He was the 58th Chief of Naval Personnel from 27 May 2016 to 23 May 2019 and Vice Chief of Naval Operations from 10 June 2019 until 29 May 2020.[3]
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 Admiral Robert P. Burke in July 2020 | |
| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1983–2022 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa Allied Joint Force Command Naples Vice Chief of Naval Operations Chief of Naval Personnel Submarine Group 8 USS Hampton (SSN-767) |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Officer of the Order of Australia (Australia) |
On May 31, 2024, Burke was arrested on charges of taking bribes while serving as commander of U.S Naval Forces Europe-Africa.[4][5]
Early life and education
editBurke was raised in Portage, Michigan. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from Western Michigan University and the University of Central Florida.[citation needed]
Naval career
editBurke's operational assignments included service in attack and ballistic missile submarines, including USS Von Steuben (SSBN-632), USS Maryland (SSBN-738), and USS Bremerton (SSN-698). He deployed to the Arctic, north Atlantic, Mediterranean, and western Pacific.[citation needed]
Burke commanded USS Hampton (SSN-767) in Norfolk, Virginia, and was commodore of Submarine Development Squadron (DEVRON) 12 in Groton, Connecticut. During his tenure as commanding officer, Burke was recognized by the United States Submarine League with the Jack Darby Award for Leadership for 2004, and the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership for 2005.[6]
Burke's staff assignments included tours as an instructor and director of the Officer Department Electrical Engineering Division at Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando, Florida; junior board member on the Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board; and as the Submarine Officer Community manager/Nuclear Officer Program manager in the office of the Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division (N13).[citation needed]
Following command, Burke held assignments as senior member, Tactical Readiness Evaluation Team, on the staff of Commander, Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet; as the deputy director for Operations, Strategy and Policy Directorate (J5), at United States Joint Forces Command; as the division director, Submarine/Nuclear Power Distribution (PERS-42) and Nuclear Propulsion Program Manager (N133), Director, Joint and Fleet Operations (N3/N5), United States Fleet Forces Command; and deputy commander, United States Sixth Fleet, director of Operations (N3), United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander, Submarine Group 8.[citation needed]
Burke was awarded an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia on 24 August 2020; his citation reads: "For distinguished service in strengthening the military alliance between Australia and the United States of America".[7]
Burke retired from active duty in 2022.[8]
Next Jump and arrest
editAfter retiring from the Navy, Burke took a job at Next Jump, a provider of services to companies.[9]
Burke was arrested on 31 May 2024.[10][11] A press release by the Department of Justice said he allegedly steered a Navy contract toward a company—apparently Next Jump—in exchange for a post-retirement job.[12][5] Next Jump co-CEOs Charles Kim and Meghan Messenger were arrested as well.[11][12]
Awards and decorations
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The Naval Submarine League recognized Burke with the Jack Darby Award for Leadership in 2004. Burke also received the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership in 2005.[citation needed]
External links
edit- Burke's U.S. Navy biography
References
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This article incorporates public domain material from Admiral Robert P. Burke. United States Navy.
- ^ "PN1785 — Navy". U.S. Congress. September 28, 1994. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 100. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Adm. Robert Burke Now Vice Chief of Naval Operations". June 11, 2019. Archived from the original on June 13, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- ^ Levenson, Michael (May 31, 2024). "Retired Navy Admiral Is Arrested on Bribery Charges". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Peniston, Bradley (May 31, 2024). "Former vice chief of naval operations arrested on bribery, conspiracy charges". Defense One. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "2005 VADM James Stockdale Leadership Award Winners". September 15, 2005. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ 2020-S6 – Honorary Officer (AO) in the Military Division (24 August 2020)
- ^ "EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS; Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 41 (Senate - March 08, 2022)". U.S. Congress. March 8, 2022.
- ^ White, Matt (May 31, 2024). "Former Admiral's $500,000 retirement job was a bribe, prosecutors say". Task & Purpose. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Hannah; Liebermann, Oren (May 31, 2024). "Former second in command of US Navy arrested on bribery charges | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Ziezulewicz, Geoff (May 31, 2024). "Retired Navy four-star admiral arrested in bribery scheme". Navy Times. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "Retired Navy Admiral and Business Executives Arrested in Connection with Alleged Bribery Scheme". May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.