Robert P. Burke

Robert P. Burke
Admiral Robert P. Burke in July 2020
Born1962 (age 61–62)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1983–2022
RankAdmiral
CommandsUnited 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)
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Officer of the Order of Australia (Australia)

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]

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]

  1. ^ "PN1785 — Navy". U.S. Congress. September 28, 1994. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Adm. Robert Burke Now Vice Chief of Naval Operations". June 11, 2019. Archived from the original on June 13, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
  4. ^ Levenson, Michael (May 31, 2024). "Retired Navy Admiral Is Arrested on Bribery Charges". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Peniston, Bradley (May 31, 2024). "Former vice chief of naval operations arrested on bribery, conspiracy charges". Defense One. Retrieved May 31, 2024.