Margaret A. Rykowski

Margaret A. Rykowski is a rear admiral in the United States Navy Reserve and serves as Deputy Fleet Surgeon, United States Fleet Forces Command and Deputy Director, United States Navy Nurse Corps, Reserve Component.

Margaret A. Rykowski
Rear Admiral Margaret A. Rykowski
Nickname(s)Kate
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1987–present
RankRear Admiral
AwardsMeritorious Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4)
Army Commendation Medal

Early life

A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rykowski is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.[1] As a civilian, she works as a nursing director at San Francisco General Hospital.

Military career

Rykowski joined the United States Navy Reserve in 1987. She was called to active duty for the Gulf War and was assigned to Naval Hospital Oakland. Later, she transferred to Naval Hospital Oakland following her release from active duty.

In 2003, Rykowski was recalled to active duty for the War in Afghanistan and was stationed in Bremerton, Washington. She was later mobilized to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. After her return, she was assigned to the United States Third Fleet.

Awards Rykowski has received include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with three award stars and the Army Commendation Medal.

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References
  1. "Rear Admiral Margaret A. Rykowski". United States Navy. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
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