Marta Mulkins

Commodore Marta Mulkins, 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.

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.

In 2015, Mulkins was appointed as Commander of the Naval Reserve.

Awards and decorations Mulkins's personal awards and decorations include the following:

with AFGHANISTAN ClaspQueen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal Decoration awarded in 2012

with two Clasp for 32 years of services