SGT Aaron Burks

Navy | Boatswain's Mate

Dates of Service: no date specified

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Fifteen year Veteran of the U.S. Navy and Army National Guard. Now a Fine Artist specializing in military and Naval artwork. Recent graduate with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee. My goal is to bring affordable military artwork to the Veteran Community. Published Artist with a concentration in military (particularly naval history) subjects. Shown in galleries in CA, TN, and KY. Awarded 2nd Place in painting at Visual and Theatre Arts juried art show at University of Tennessee at Martin, 2015. Grumbacher Certified Art instructor at Michael's in Yuba City, CA. Member of The Yuba-Sutter Arts Council.

Military Experiences

Jan 2010 - May 2011

Truck Commander

278th RTS, 278th ACR, Tennessee ARNG, MILPAC Region III | Mosul, Iraq

Responsible for a gun truck (MRAP) and its 3 crew members, escorting convoys from Tikrit to the border of Turkey.

Jun 2007 - Oct 2009

Leading Petty Officer (LPO)

USS McCampbell (DDG-85), COMDESRON 15, Destroyer Squadrons, COMNAVSURFPAC | Yokosuka, Japan

Responsible for a crew of 15 deck seamen and petty officers and the maintenance and upkeep of the ship. In charge of various deck evolutions such as mooring, anchoring, small boat operations, man overboard etc. Flight Deck Landing Signalman, Flying Squad Team Leader, Repair Locker Leader, Flight Deck Fire Party Leader.

Oct 2006 - Jun 2007