Captain McKenna E. DePue is the Education Officer for the Air Force ROTC Detachment 925, University of Wisconsin-Madison. As the Education Officer, she plays a crucial role in shaping the development of future Air Force officers through effective training and leadership.
Capt DePue graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2020, and was commissioned as a 14N Intelligence Officer through AFROTC Detachment 925. Following graduation from technical school, she served as the Deputy OIC & OIC in the 6 OSS/IN at MacDill AFB providing key intelligence support to 26x KC-135s. Additionally, while at MacDill, Capt DePue served as an executive officer to both the 6 OSS/CC and the 6 ARW/CC. In 2025, Capt DePue returned to Madison, WI to teach and mold young cadets at AFROTC Det 925.
Education
2020 Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2025 Squadron Officer’s School, Maxwell AFB, Alabama – Distinguished Graduate
Assignments
Apr 2021 – Dec 2021: Intelligence Student, 315th TRS, Goodfellow AFB, TX
Dec 2021 – May 2023: Deputy OIC Intel Ops, 6 OSS/IN, MacDill AFB, FL
May 2023 – Jan 2024: OIC Intel Ops, 6 OSS/IN, MacDill AFB, FL
Jan 2024 – Apr 2024: Squadron Executive Officer, 6 OSS, MacDill AFB, FL
Apr 2024 – Nov 2025: Wing Executive Officer, 6 ARW, MacDill AFB, FL
Nov 2025 – Present: Assistant Professor of Military Studies, AFROTC Det 925, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major Awards and Decorations
Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with 3 oak leaf clusters
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
Effective Dates of Promotion
Second Lieutenant – 9 May 2020
First Lieutenant – 23 Oct 2022
Captain – 23 Oct 2024
