Rachael McKenzie

Experience

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  US Navy

  May 2016 - Jun 2021

  Responsible for employment, operation, and maintenance of all Anti Submarine Warfare equipment associated with the SQQ-89 A(V)15 ACB15 SONAR Suite. The ASW Officer is responsible for theexecution of underwater ASW search and attack, the operation, care, and maintenance of all ASW equipment, including active and passive sonar, ASW weapons, launching, and fire control equipment, torpedo countermeasures, and underwater communication equipment used in the identification and classification of submarines. Supervises the training of ASW qualified personnel and other personnel assigned ASW stations or duties. Leads a division of 16 sailors onboard Michael Murphy. Show less

  • Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer on USS Michael Murphy

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Officer

    May 2016 - Jun 2021
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  USS O'Kane DDG-77

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2018

  Responsible for Deck Division onboard USS O'Kane. Responsible for 22 sailors who performed maintenance and ensured the upkeep of over 250 pieces of equipment, ensuring the ability to perform necessary replenishments while at sea.Responsible for the organization and execution of over 30 Replenishment at Seas during 2017 EastPac deployment. Aviation Safety Officer who oversaw over 100 flight deck evolutions for helicopter pilot qualifications as well as Vertical Replenishments during 2017 deployment. Oversaw over 50 small boat operations as Deck Safety Officer, ensuring personnel were transferred safely to and from the shore. Show less

  • 1st Lieutenant

    Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Ordnance Officer

    Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Kern Technology Group, LLC

  May 2022 - now

  Sonar Subject Matter Expert