Marta Mulkins
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Marta Mulkins | |
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| Born | April 23, 1967 Brockville, ON |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service |  Royal Canadian Navy |
| Years of service | 1985–present |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands | Commander of the Naval Reserve (2015-2018) Naval Reserve Regional Captain - Central Region (2014-2015) HMCS Carleton (2013) HMCS Scotian (2008) HMCS Kingston (2003) |
| Spouse(s) | Rear-Admiral Jeffrey Zwick[1] |
Commodore Marta Mulkins, OMM, CD is a Canadian Forces Naval Reserve officer. Mulkins began her career in the Naval Reserve through a Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) at HMCS Donnacona. Originally joined as a Diesel Mechanic she later attended Junior Leadership Training at Canadian Forces Fleet School Esquimalt and was promoted to Naval Cadet in 1988.[2]
Mulkins would later go on to serve many positions on various Canadian Ships. Eventually, she came into command of the Canadian minor warship HMCS Kingston in 2003, becoming the first woman to do so.[3]
In 2015, Mulkins was appointed as Commander of the Naval Reserve.
Awards and decorations
[edit]Mulkins's personal awards and decorations include the following:
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Order of Military Merit (OMM) |
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South-West Asia Service Medal |
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Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal |
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Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD) |
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References
[edit]- ^ Mallet, Peter. "Power couple hand over commands, start new adventures". Lookout. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Mulkins, Marta Beattie". The Nauticapedia. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ Litwiller, Roger. "You are here: Home / Featured / Women in the RCN -An Incredible Legacy hmcs-halifax-canada-stamp Women in the RCN -An Incredible Legacy". Roger Litwiller. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Order of Military Merit List". The Governor General of Canada. 10 November 2016.
- ^ "The Diamond Jubilee Medal List". The Governor General of Canada. 11 June 2018.
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