Assistant Professor of Naval Science
LT Kilcullen was born in Dallas, TX in 1996. In the early 2000's he moved to Evergreen, CO where he graduated from Evergreen High School in May of 2014. He then attended The Colorado School of Mines and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering with a minor in economics in December of 2018. LT Kilcullen attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI and commissioned in May of 2019. After completion of the Nuclear Pipeline in Charleston, SC, and Submarine Officer Basic Course in Groton, CT, he reported to the USS ALASKA (SSBN 732)(BLUE) on December 30, 2020 during Pre Deployment Training Period 107.
Shortly after reporting, he was assigned as the Electrical assistant and later took over as Damage Control Assistant. As of February 2023, LT Kilcullen is serving as the Assistant Engineer onboard USS ALASKA (SSBN732)(BLUE) and has completed 4 strategic deterrent patrols.
LT Kilcullen is authorized to wear the COMBSUBRON Battle Efficiency E award and other various personal and unit awards.