Commodore Marta Mulkins OMM CD | |
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Born | April 23, 1967 |
Place of birth | Brockville, ON |
Allegiance |
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Service/branch |
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Years of service | 1985–present |
Rank | Rear-Admiral |
Commands held |
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.
References[]
- ↑ Mallet, Peter. "Power couple hand over commands, start new adventures". https://www.lookoutnewspaper.com/power-couple-hand-commands-start-new-adventures/.
- ↑ "Mulkins, Marta Beattie". https://www.nauticapedia.ca/dbase/Query/Biolist3.php?&name=Mulkins%2C%20Marta%20Beattie&id=27660&Page=3&input=1.
- ↑ 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". https://www.rogerlitwiller.com/2022/07/31/women-in-the-rcn-an-incredible-legacy/.
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