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Navy/USMC

Navy Officials Name New Civilian Sustainment Leader

By Vivienne Machi

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

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Navy Officials Name New Civilian Sustainment Leader

Sean S. Burke (Photo: Navy)

The Navy has selected Sean Burke, the deputy program executive officer for tactical air programs, to serve as the new service's deputy assistant secretary for sustainment (DASN-S). Assistant Secretary for Research, Development and Acquisition James “Hondo” Geurts made the announcement during an Oct. 22 House Armed Services readiness subcommittee hearing. Burke will begin his new role by the end of October, Geurts told reporters after the hearing. He lauded Burke's leadership during naval sustainment activities, including "drastically" increasing the mission-capable…

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