PENSACOLA, Fla. - Those serving at the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) learn the importance of information warfare as part of modern warfare.
One of those continuing the tradition of maritime superiority through information warfare is Davy Burleson, a government employee and native of Pace, Florida.
Burleson is a 1989 graduate of Pace High School.
Burleson previously served in the Navy for 25 years and retired as a master chief petty officer. Today, Burleson serves as a program manager at CIWT.
“I originally joined the Navy as a stepping stone and was looking to move on after my enlistment, but an old, salty master chief sat me down and asked me some hard life questions,” Burleson said. “One question I will never forget that he asked was, ’Do you know what it means to wear the uniform and what it represents?’ That changed my entire mindset, and I continued to serve in the Navy until I retired.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Pace.
“Growing up, I learned a strong work ethic, especially from my dad, Ronnie L. Burleson,” Burleson said. “He would leave work before dawn and be home after dark every day, sometimes seven days a week. I never once heard him complain. He worked as a road engineer till he was 70 years old and has only been retired for five years. This taught me to never complain about any job I was ever assigned, and this trait helped me succeed in the Navy.”
Located at Naval Air Station Pensacola’s Corry Station, CIWT is one of the largest Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) learning centers. Through its “street to fleet” focus, NETC recruits civilians and transforms them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the Navy’s current and future needs. With four schoolhouse commands, two detachments and training sites throughout the United States and Japan, CIWT provides instruction for more than 26,000 students every year, delivering information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services.
The CIWT domain, along with all other Navy training commands, is transforming and innovating its training programs through Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL), a pillar of Sailor 2025. Sailor 2025 is a program used to improve and modernize personnel management and training systems to more effectively recruit, develop, manage, reward and retain the force of tomorrow. It focuses on empowering sailors, updating policies, procedures, and operating systems, and providing the right training at the right time in the right way to ensure sailors are ready for the fleet.
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Burleson supports a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
Burleson achieved many accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment was making chief petty officer,” Burleson said. “I had a love for what wearing my anchors represented and what it meant to be a chief. I loved to mentor and train future sailors and keep our traditions and the Navy strong.”
Burleson can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Being in the Navy means family to me,” Burleson said. “Any of my old or current shipmates know they can call me if they need anything. Like my buddy Boa, an old chief damage controlman, who needed a place to crash for the night while driving his boy to college. I said, ’Come on by, we have a room and meal for you, and a seat by the fire,’ so to speak.”
Burleson is grateful to others for helping make a career serving his country possible.
“Well, I am from this area, so I will say to Kathy, my wife, I love you,” Burleson said. “If my boys, who are both in the Navy, see this story, your Dad loves you guys. Isaak is currently stationed in Monterrey at a school, and Kyle is stationed in Hawaii. Last but not least, I want to give a shoutout to my mom, Neal, and my father, Ronnie. I love you guys!”
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One of those continuing the tradition of maritime superiority through information warfare is Davy Burleson, a government employee and native of Pace, Florida.
Burleson is a 1989 graduate of Pace High School.
Burleson previously served in the Navy for 25 years and retired as a master chief petty officer. Today, Burleson serves as a program manager at CIWT.
“I originally joined the Navy as a stepping stone and was looking to move on after my enlistment, but an old, salty master chief sat me down and asked me some hard life questions,” Burleson said. “One question I will never forget that he asked was, ’Do you know what it means to wear the uniform and what it represents?’ That changed my entire mindset, and I continued to serve in the Navy until I retired.”
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Pace.
“Growing up, I learned a strong work ethic, especially from my dad, Ronnie L. Burleson,” Burleson said. “He would leave work before dawn and be home after dark every day, sometimes seven days a week. I never once heard him complain. He worked as a road engineer till he was 70 years old and has only been retired for five years. This taught me to never complain about any job I was ever assigned, and this trait helped me succeed in the Navy.”
Located at Naval Air Station Pensacola’s Corry Station, CIWT is one of the largest Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) learning centers. Through its “street to fleet” focus, NETC recruits civilians and transforms them into skilled warfighters ready to meet the Navy’s current and future needs. With four schoolhouse commands, two detachments and training sites throughout the United States and Japan, CIWT provides instruction for more than 26,000 students every year, delivering information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services.
The CIWT domain, along with all other Navy training commands, is transforming and innovating its training programs through Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL), a pillar of Sailor 2025. Sailor 2025 is a program used to improve and modernize personnel management and training systems to more effectively recruit, develop, manage, reward and retain the force of tomorrow. It focuses on empowering sailors, updating policies, procedures, and operating systems, and providing the right training at the right time in the right way to ensure sailors are ready for the fleet.
The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
According to Navy officials, “America is a maritime nation and for 250 years, America’s Warfighting Navy has sailed the globe in defense of freedom.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Burleson supports a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
Burleson achieved many accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment was making chief petty officer,” Burleson said. “I had a love for what wearing my anchors represented and what it meant to be a chief. I loved to mentor and train future sailors and keep our traditions and the Navy strong.”
Burleson can take pride in serving America through military service.
“Being in the Navy means family to me,” Burleson said. “Any of my old or current shipmates know they can call me if they need anything. Like my buddy Boa, an old chief damage controlman, who needed a place to crash for the night while driving his boy to college. I said, ’Come on by, we have a room and meal for you, and a seat by the fire,’ so to speak.”
Burleson is grateful to others for helping make a career serving his country possible.
“Well, I am from this area, so I will say to Kathy, my wife, I love you,” Burleson said. “If my boys, who are both in the Navy, see this story, your Dad loves you guys. Isaak is currently stationed in Monterrey at a school, and Kyle is stationed in Hawaii. Last but not least, I want to give a shoutout to my mom, Neal, and my father, Ronnie. I love you guys!”
Burleson had advice for anyone beginning their journey in the Navy.
“Be on time, be in the proper uniform, do what is ordered and you won’t have any problems in the Navy,” Burleson added. “Take it from a prior master chief in the Navy.”
“Be on time, be in the proper uniform, do what is ordered and you won’t have any problems in the Navy,” Burleson added. “Take it from a prior master chief in the Navy.”