Capt. Erin Osborne received her commission into the United States Navy through the University of Notre Dame NROTC program in May, 1995. She is a 2016 graduate of the National War College, earning a Master of Science Degree in National Security Strategy.

Her operational assignments include service with the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), stationed at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii where she completed deployments to Bahrain, Diego Garcia, BIOT and Kadena, Japan; USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) where she served as the V-2 Division Officer and completed a deployment to the Arabian Gulf; Department Head with the "Wizards" of Special Projects Patrol Squadron Two (VPU-2), where she served as the Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer; and Executive and Commanding Officer of the "Mad Foxes" of Patrol Squadron FIVE (VP-5) where she deployed to Sigonella, Italy and Kadena, Japan, and following deployment, transitioned VP-5 to the P-8A Poseidon; and Commodore of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN (CPRW-10).

Her shore assignments include Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Instructor Pilot with Patrol Squadron THIRTY (VP-30); Branch Chief for the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) - Defeat Branch, J65A, Joint Chiefs of Staff and representative to Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO); Executive Assistant to Commander, Naval Air Forces in San Diego, CA; and Strategic Communications and Alignment Branch Head OPNAV N80.

Her personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2), Strike/Flight Award (5), Navy Commendation Medal (4), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (3) and various other unit and service awards.