A retirement ceremony was held for Major General Robert Burke, Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Indiana National Guard Headquarters in Indianapolis.
Burke, a New Hampshire native, began his service with the Indiana National Guard in 1993, after serving on active duty for several years at Fort Carson, Colorado. He received his commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Norwich University in 1989.
During the ceremony, Burke expressed his gratitude and thanked his family for their support throughout his military career.
Burke and his wife, Tina, have four children: Tyler, Kayli, Macy and Kyle.
"We are thankful for Major General Burke's service to the state of Indiana both as a soldier in the National Guard and as a Trooper with the Indiana State Police," said Major General Dale Lyles, Adjutant General of Indiana. "He embodies what it means to live here, work here, serve here."
His most recent position was as the Deputy Commanding General for the historic V Corps, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Previous assignments include the Deputy Chief of Staff for NATO Multinational Corps in Szczecin, Poland, and serving as commander of the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Lawrence.
Burke served in multiple leadership roles in the Indiana National Guard, to include leading the 1st Squadron 152nd Cavalry Regiment during a deployment to Iraq in 2008 and serving as the Operations Officer for the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat team in Afghanistan in 2004.
He has numerous decorations and awards to include the Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Combat Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge and Bronze Star.
Burke, a resident of Knightstown, currently serves as a Captain with the Indiana State Police, and is in his 30th year of service with the Department.
Major General Robert Burke (L) and Major General Dale Lyles (R)
Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter presenting Major General Burke with Sagamore of the Wabash
Indiana State Police Captain Robert Burke