LT Zachary Martirano, USN
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
U.S Naval Officer. Combat veteran of the largest U.S Navy shipboard enemy engagement since WWII. Masters of Science in Homeland Security. Vast array of Leadership experience both as an officer and student/athlete. Unique mixture of traditional values paired with a modern global perspective.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INSTRUCTOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
USAFA
01.2025 - Current
- Instructor in courses of American Government, the Constitution, National Security, and International Relations
- STAMPS Program Director: oversee approximately $500,000 worth of gift funds from the non-profit STAMPS Foundation to afford high achieving cadets extended opportunities in research and enrichment
- Assistant Navy Cross Commission Officer: assist and mentor Air Force Cadets on their pathways to cross commission into the U.S Navy.
NAVIGATOR
US NAVY
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Led USS STOCKDALE (DDG 106) Navigation division in the operation of vessels Navigation equipment
- Responsible for the training and mentoring of junior officers in bridge watchstanding.
- Executed over 25,000 nautical miles of voyage planning across three fleets' AORs. 1500 hours of bridge watchstanding. Officer of the Deck during four separate engagements with Houthi rebels, culminating in the largest U.S. Navy shipboard enemy engagement since World War II.
- Seamanship Training Team Leader.
- Anti-Terrorism Training Team.
- Visit the Board, Search, and Seizure Training Team.
MAIN PROPULSION OFFICER
US NAVY
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Led the Main Propulsion Division in the maintenance, repair, and operation of vessels propulsion equipment.
- Qualified Engineering Officer of the Watch. One of a distinct few first tour division officers to do so in the fleet.
- Over 1,000 hours of bridge watchstanding to three different fleets of operation. Routinely was chosen over senior department heads to lead during complex ship evolutions.
- TAD to CSG-4 as Assistant VBSS Assessor for the entire Atlantic Fleet. Responsible for mentoring and certifying deploying ships VBSS teams.
- Visit the Board, Search, and Seizure Training Team Leader.
- Anti-Terrorism Training Team Leader
ASSISTANT COACH
SAN DIEGO SAINTS
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Instructor and coach for youth travel baseball team.
COACH/PLAYER
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported and led young players in advancing their baseball skills and knowledge of the Bible by taking part in local camps for children.
- Mission Trip to Mexico to aid in Rancho La Hermosa Orphanage building site
Education
Deans Teaching Certificate -
United States Air Force Academy
05-2025
Master of Science - Homeland Security
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
San Diego, CA06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY
Nyack, NY05.2018
Associate in Administration of Justice -
VENTURA COLLEGE
Ventura, CA05.2016
Completed Coursework towards Associate in Administration of Justice -
LASSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Susanville, CASkills
- Teaching strategies
- Constitutional law
- Political theory
- International relations
- Armed combat operations
- Coaching athletes
- Maritime navigation
Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute
- Intro to Space – National Security Space Institute
- Train the Certifier: Ability to certify U.S Navy Surface Ship Navigation Teams
Timeline
INSTRUCTOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
USAFA
01.2025 - Current
NAVIGATOR
US NAVY
12.2022 - 12.2024
MAIN PROPULSION OFFICER
US NAVY
02.2020 - 11.2022
ASSISTANT COACH
SAN DIEGO SAINTS
08.2018 - 05.2019
COACH/PLAYER
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
05.2018 - 08.2018
Deans Teaching Certificate -
United States Air Force Academy
Master of Science - Homeland Security
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY
Associate in Administration of Justice -
VENTURA COLLEGE
Completed Coursework towards Associate in Administration of Justice -
LASSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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