Commander Winckler is a native of Casper, Wyoming. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida in 2007 and was commissioned via Officer Candidate School in September 2007. His post-graduate degrees include a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama in 2015 and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College in 2025.
Upon graduation from CECOS Basic Class 240 in May 2008, he reported to Officer in Charge of Construction Marine Corps Installations East, as a Project Engineer. His subsequent shore assignments include Assistant Public Works Officer and Production Officer, Public Works Department Key West; Future Operations Officer and Materiel Readiness Officer (N43), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific; and Waterfront Assistant Public Works Officer, Public Works Department at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
His first operational tour, in June 2010, was with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) SEVEN, which comprised a number of assignments including Officer-In- Charge of Detail Guantanamo Bay, Officer-In-Charge of Bridge Detail, and Task Force War Horse Liaison Officer. Commander Winckler then returned to the Naval Construction Force (NCF) joining NMCB FIVE from May 2020 to April 2022 as the Executive Officer. In April 2022, Commander Winckler continued to support the NCF as the Chief Staff Officer for the First Naval Construction Regiment, in Port Hueneme, CA.
Then, in July 2025, Commander Winckler assumed the duties of Operations Officer for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe, Africa, and Central Command area of responsibility.
Commander Winckler is Seabee Combat Warfare Qualified, a member of the Defense Acquisition Professional Community, and a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Florida. His personal decorations include Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards) and various campaign ribbons and medals.
Last Updated: 4 August 2025