WASHINGTON, D.C. - A native of Washington Township, Sewell, New Jersey, is currently serving as the commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Washington.
Capt. Mark Burns attended Washington Township and graduated in 1992. Today, Burns uses skills and values similar to those learned in Washington Township, Sewell.
“I learned the importance of a strong work ethic,” said Burns. "You make your mark on this world by helping other people."
These lessons continue to help Burns while serving in leadership roles in the military.
As the “Quarterdeck of the Navy” and the host of many of the Navy’s central efforts in support of warfighters around the world, Naval Support Activity Washington provides safety, security, and the best possible working environment to supported commanders and customers. Naval Support Activity Washington includes six installations: the Washington Navy Yard, Naval Support Facility Naval Research Laboratory, Naval Support Facility Suitland, Naval Support Facility U.S. Naval Observatory, Naval Support Facility Arlington, and Naval Support Facility Carderock.
The installations each have unique support missions and storied histories, For example, Washington Navy Yard is the Navy’s oldest Navy shore installation, and U.S. Naval Observatory houses the master clock which is the official source of the time for the Department of Defense and U.S. government, supporting public affairs, public works, public safety, community support, human resources, information technology, morale, welfare and recreation, supply, air and port operations, ceremonial support and environmental and safety.
Serving in the Navy means Burns leads a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy is one of the pillars of our national security,” said Burns. "We have a global outreach like no other service. We blanket the globe with a positive presence. Our true power lies in the example we set at home and abroad."
With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
Burns and the sailors he leads have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“My time on capitol hill working with the senate had a great impact on me,” said Burns. "I was able to share the Navy story with members of congress, which was very rewarding."
As Burns leads sailors in their training and performance of key missions, he takes pride in the service they provide to the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy is larger than just one person,” added Burns. "It's not about one group of people, it's about a higher calling that goes all the way back to our constitution and the founding of this nation."
“I learned the importance of a strong work ethic,” said Burns. "You make your mark on this world by helping other people."
These lessons continue to help Burns while serving in leadership roles in the military.
As the “Quarterdeck of the Navy” and the host of many of the Navy’s central efforts in support of warfighters around the world, Naval Support Activity Washington provides safety, security, and the best possible working environment to supported commanders and customers. Naval Support Activity Washington includes six installations: the Washington Navy Yard, Naval Support Facility Naval Research Laboratory, Naval Support Facility Suitland, Naval Support Facility U.S. Naval Observatory, Naval Support Facility Arlington, and Naval Support Facility Carderock.
The installations each have unique support missions and storied histories, For example, Washington Navy Yard is the Navy’s oldest Navy shore installation, and U.S. Naval Observatory houses the master clock which is the official source of the time for the Department of Defense and U.S. government, supporting public affairs, public works, public safety, community support, human resources, information technology, morale, welfare and recreation, supply, air and port operations, ceremonial support and environmental and safety.
Serving in the Navy means Burns leads a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy is one of the pillars of our national security,” said Burns. "We have a global outreach like no other service. We blanket the globe with a positive presence. Our true power lies in the example we set at home and abroad."
With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
Burns and the sailors he leads have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“My time on capitol hill working with the senate had a great impact on me,” said Burns. "I was able to share the Navy story with members of congress, which was very rewarding."
As Burns leads sailors in their training and performance of key missions, he takes pride in the service they provide to the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy is larger than just one person,” added Burns. "It's not about one group of people, it's about a higher calling that goes all the way back to our constitution and the founding of this nation."