HOLDDOWN: A U.S. Naval Destroyer Officer's Story:

by Nicholas E. Burke

Overview

Nicholas E. Burke, former Officer in the United States Naval Reserve, recounts his time aboard a Fletcher Class Destroyer, assigned to an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Task Force during the Cold War. Interspersed with thrilling and tense tales of encountering foreign submarines, Nick fondly recalls his formative years in New Jersey, his love of the Navy and his family, and many fun and colorful stories of what it's like to proudly serve your country on the land and the sea.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798881176228
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	04/23/2024
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Nicholas E. Burke is a former Officer in the United States Naval Reserve, having received his Commission upon completing Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. He served three years on active duty aboard a Fletcher Class Destroyer, assigned to an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Task Force Alfa out of Norfolk, Virginia. Following release from active duty, he continued as a Naval Reservist, retiring after thirty-one years of service, with the rank of Captain (0-6). During this lengthy period, he served aboard numerous navy ships, from a small patrol craft, the USS WHITEHALL (PCE 856) on Lake Erie, to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). He was awarded the prestigious designation of Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) in 1978. Captain Burke is a retired public school teacher and district administrator, living in Ewing, New Jersey.