Bill Burke, the renowned Chief Maritime Officer of Carnival Corp. & plc, stepped down on July 10, 2025, concluding a long and illustrious career spanning over three decades. The leadership of Burke was instrumental in transforming Carnival through …
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From Submarines to Sustainability: Celebrating Bill Burke’s Voyage of Leadership
Jul 11, 2025 Share After nearly half a century of making his mark on the maritime world, Vice Admiral (Ret.) William (Bill) Burke is charting a new course: retirement. “Much …
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Bill Burke (31st Co.) retires from Carnival Corp. & plc
He leaves a legacy of ‘integrity, innovation and steadfast commitment to the seas and the people who sail them.’ Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise …
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Carnival Corporation’s Bill Burke Officially Retires
Vice Admiral (Ret.) William (Bill) Burke is officially retiring from Carnival Corporation. “Much like our ships at sea, I work every day. And I felt now was the time to …
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NANO Nuclear names former U.S. Navy admiral as naval advisory chair (Joe Leidig, 14th Co.)
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) appointed Vice Admiral Charles J. “Joe” Leidig, Jr. (Ret.) as Chairman of its Executive Advisory Board for Naval Nuclear Initiatives, according to a company statement. …
Mark Miller (2nd Co.) completes Happy Valley 70.3 Ironman
On June 15th Mark Miller (2nd Co.) completed 2025 Happy Valley 70.3 Ironman. Mark’s assessment: Received lots of “Go Navy” encouragement.
Rich Polek (31st Co.) and John Semcken (2nd Co.) Break Bread in Milwaukee
From Rich Polek’s FB page: “John Semcken flew from LA to Milwaukee today for his nephew’s Saturday wedding. I managed to snag dinner with him tonight at the Brat Stop …
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Vinny DiGirolamo (26th CO.) publishes new book ‘Grace Revealed: A Treasure Hidden in Plain Sight’
From Vinny’s FB: “After months of writing, refining, and a lot of late-night reflection, my new book, Grace Revealed: A Treasure Hidden in Plain Sight now live on Amazon. This book is …
2nd Company Has Mini-Reunion in Los Angeles
2nd Company got together for a mini-reunion at the Pacific Palms Resort in Los Angeles. Pacific Palms has TWO great golf courses and lots more to see and do. According to …
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