Rachelle joined 354 (Dover) Squadron in 2000. Rachelle rose through the ranks and in 2005 was promoted to Cadet Warrant Officer. During her time Rachelle achieved her Silver Gliding Scholarship Wings, Represented Kent Wing at Hockey where they achieved a Silver Medal and she attended many RAF Base Camps at RAF Brize Norton, RAF Coningsby and RAF St Mawgan.

Rachelle turned 20 in 2007 and immediately continued as Sgt RAFAC at Dover. After a short 6 month secondment to 2235 (Deal) Squadron, Rachelle returned taking up the position of Training officer, Stores officer and Deputy in Charge. In January 2013 Rachelle was promoted to F/S RAFAC.  In 2020 Rachelle took on the role as Squadron Adjutant. In 2021 Rachelle decided to take a Cadet Forces Commission. Due to her previous service as Flight Sergeant she was appointed the rank of Flying Officer.  In September 2021 after a short 6 month secondment to 305 (Ashford) Squadron, Rachelle took command of the Squadron. In March 2022 Rachelle was promoted to Flight Lieutenant.