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[[Rear admiral (United States)|Rear Admiral]] '''Kathleen L. Martin''' served as Deputy [[Surgeon General of the United States Navy|Surgeon General of the Navy]]/Vice Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery from October 2002 until her retirement in September 2005. She also held the position as the 19th Director of the [[Navy Nurse Corps]] from August 1998 to August 2001.


[[Rear admiral (United States)|Rear Admiral]] '''Kathleen Lousche Martin'''<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=T5DfAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA342 |title=Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Reserve Officers on the Active-Duty List |page=342 |date=October 1, 1984 |publisher=Bureau of Naval Personnel |accessdate=2021-03-13}}</ref> (born January 14, 1951) served as Deputy [[Surgeon General of the United States Navy|Surgeon General of the Navy]]/Vice Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery from October 2002 until her retirement in September 2005. She also held the position as the 19th Director of the [[Navy Nurse Corps]] from August 1998 to August 2001. She serves on the board of directors for [[Caliburn International]], a military contracting conglomerate that also oversees operations of [[Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-kelly-joins-board-of-caliburn-international-company-operating-largest-unaccompanied-migrant-children-shelter/|title=John Kelly joins board of company operating largest shelter for unaccompanied migrant children|website=www.cbsnews.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-10}}</ref>
==Early life==
Rear Adm. Martin is a native of [[Arnold, Pennsylvania]].


==Navy Nurse Corps career==
==Navy Nurse Corps career==
Kathleen L. Martin was commissioned an [[Ensign (rank)|Ensign]] in May 1973 after graduating from [[Boston University]]. Following [[Officer Indoctrination School]] in [[Newport, R.I.]], she served at Naval Hospital, [[Camp Lejeune]], [[North Carolina]], as a [[staff nurse]] and later as a [[charge nurse]] in [[pediatrics]]. In 1976, she reported to Navy Recruiting District, [[Philadelphia]], as the Medical Programs Officer.
A native of [[Arnold, Pennsylvania]].{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}, Martin was commissioned an [[Ensign (rank)|Ensign]] in May 1973 after graduating from [[Boston University]]. Following [[Officer Indoctrination School]] in [[Newport, R.I.]], she served at Naval Hospital, [[Camp Lejeune]], [[North Carolina]], as a [[staff nurse]] and later as a [[charge nurse]] in [[pediatrics]]. In 1976, she reported to Navy Recruiting District, [[Philadelphia]], as the Medical Programs Officer.


From 1979 to 1982, Rear Adm. Martin was assigned to Naval Hospital, [[Jacksonville, Florida]], as the [[charge nurse]] of the pediatric ward. Following this tour of duty, she was assigned to Naval Medical Clinic, [[Pearl Harbor, Hawaii]]. During this period her duties included Division Officer of Military Medicine, Credentials Coordinator, Risk Manager, and Quality Assurance Coordinator.
From 1979 to 1982, Martin was assigned to Naval Hospital, [[Jacksonville, Florida]], as the [[charge nurse]] of the pediatric ward. Following this tour of duty, she was assigned to Naval Medical Clinic, [[Pearl Harbor, Hawaii]]. During this period her duties included Division Officer of Military Medicine, Credentials Coordinator, Risk Manager, and Quality Assurance Coordinator.


In 1986, she was transferred to Naval Hospital, [[San Diego, California]] and served as head of the Ambulatory Medical Nursing Department, which encompassed eight medical specialty clinics. Rear Adm. Martin attended the [[University of San Diego]] from 1990 to 1992. Following duty under instruction, she was assigned to Naval Medical Clinic, [[Port Hueneme, California]], as the Director of Nursing Services.
In 1986, she was transferred to Naval Hospital, [[San Diego, California]] and served as head of the Ambulatory Medical Nursing Department, which encompassed eight medical specialty clinics. Rear Adm. Martin attended the [[University of San Diego]] from 1990 to 1992. Following duty under instruction, she was assigned to Naval Medical Clinic, [[Port Hueneme, California]], as the Director of Nursing Services.


Rear Adm. Martin assumed her first command in 1993 as [[Commanding Officer]] of Naval Medical Clinic, [[Port Hueneme]]. Subsequently, she served as [[Commanding Officer]], Naval Hospital, [[Charleston, S.C.]], from July 1995 to June 1998. She was promoted to the rank of [[rear admiral]] and assigned as the medical inspector general from August 1998 to October 1999. From November 1999 to October 2002, she served as commander of [[National Naval Medical Center]]. She also held the position as the 19th director of the [[Navy Nurse Corps]] from August 1998 to August 2001.
Martin assumed her first command in 1993 as [[Commanding Officer]] of Naval Medical Clinic, [[Port Hueneme]]. Subsequently, she served as [[Commanding Officer]], Naval Hospital, [[Charleston, S.C.]], from July 1995 to June 1998. She was promoted to the rank of [[rear admiral]] and assigned as the medical inspector general from August 1998 to October 1999. From November 1999 to October 2002, she served as commander of [[National Naval Medical Center]]. She also held the position as the 19th director of the [[Navy Nurse Corps]] from August 1998 to August 2001.


==Education==
==Education==
Martin graduated from [[Boston University]] in 1973. She attended the [[University of San Diego]] from 1990 to 1992, earning a [[Master of Science]] degree in both [[nursing administration]] and as a family health nurse specialist.
Martin graduated from [[Boston University]] School of Nursing in 1973.<ref name="VinsonBio">{{cite web |title=RADM Kathleen L. Martin, SHCE, USN (Ret) |url=http://www.vinsonhall.org/article/kathleen-martin |website=Vinson Hall |accessdate=January 6, 2020}}</ref> She attended the [[University of San Diego]] from 1990 to 1992, earning a [[Master of Science]] degree in both [[Nursing management|nursing administration]] and as a family health nurse specialist.{{cn|date=March 2024}}


==Awards==
==Awards==
Military decorations include the [[Navy Distinguished Service Medal|Distinguished Service Medal]] (two awards), [[Legion of Merit]] (three awards), the [[Defense Meritorious Service Medal]], [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]] and the [[Navy Commendation Medal]]. She is a member of the [[American College of Healthcare Executives]], the [[American Society for Public Administration]], the [[Association of Military Surgeons of the United States]] and [[Sigma Theta Tau]].
Military decorations include the [[Navy Distinguished Service Medal|Distinguished Service Medal]] (two awards), [[Legion of Merit]] (three awards), the [[Defense Meritorious Service Medal]], [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]] and the [[Navy Commendation Medal]]. She is a member of the [[American Society for Public Administration]], the [[Association of Military Surgeons of the United States]] and [[Sigma Theta Tau]].{{cn|date=March 2024}}


*[[File:Navy Distinguished Service ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Navy Distinguished Service Medal]] with Gold Star
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*[[Navy Nurse Corps]]
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==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.militarybios.com/biography/RearAdmiralKathleenLMartin.html Rear Admiral Kathleen L. Martin] Official U. S. Navy Biography
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000819020908/http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/prs-tpic/nurses/nurses.htm Nurses and the U.S. Navy -- Overview and Special Image Selection] Naval Historical Center
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20000819020908/http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/prs-tpic/nurses/nurses.htm Nurses and the U.S. Navy -- Overview and Special Image Selection] Naval Historical Center


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Latest revision as of 06:28, 14 May 2024

Kathleen L. Martin
RADM Kathleen L. Martin, USN
Born (1951-01-14) January 14, 1951 (age 73)
Arnold, Pennsylvania, United States of America
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1973–2005
RankRear Admiral (Upper Half)
Commands held19th Director of the United States Navy Nurse Corps
Naval Medical Education and Training Command, Bethesda, Maryland
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Other workCEO Vinson Hall Corporation, Executive Director, Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation

Rear Admiral Kathleen Lousche Martin[1] (born January 14, 1951) served as Deputy Surgeon General of the Navy/Vice Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery from October 2002 until her retirement in September 2005. She also held the position as the 19th Director of the Navy Nurse Corps from August 1998 to August 2001. She serves on the board of directors for Caliburn International, a military contracting conglomerate that also oversees operations of Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children.[2]

Navy Nurse Corps career[edit]

A native of Arnold, Pennsylvania.[citation needed], Martin was commissioned an Ensign in May 1973 after graduating from Boston University. Following Officer Indoctrination School in Newport, R.I., she served at Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, as a staff nurse and later as a charge nurse in pediatrics. In 1976, she reported to Navy Recruiting District, Philadelphia, as the Medical Programs Officer.

From 1979 to 1982, Martin was assigned to Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida, as the charge nurse of the pediatric ward. Following this tour of duty, she was assigned to Naval Medical Clinic, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. During this period her duties included Division Officer of Military Medicine, Credentials Coordinator, Risk Manager, and Quality Assurance Coordinator.

In 1986, she was transferred to Naval Hospital, San Diego, California and served as head of the Ambulatory Medical Nursing Department, which encompassed eight medical specialty clinics. Rear Adm. Martin attended the University of San Diego from 1990 to 1992. Following duty under instruction, she was assigned to Naval Medical Clinic, Port Hueneme, California, as the Director of Nursing Services.

Martin assumed her first command in 1993 as Commanding Officer of Naval Medical Clinic, Port Hueneme. Subsequently, she served as Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital, Charleston, S.C., from July 1995 to June 1998. She was promoted to the rank of rear admiral and assigned as the medical inspector general from August 1998 to October 1999. From November 1999 to October 2002, she served as commander of National Naval Medical Center. She also held the position as the 19th director of the Navy Nurse Corps from August 1998 to August 2001.

Education[edit]

Martin graduated from Boston University School of Nursing in 1973.[3] She attended the University of San Diego from 1990 to 1992, earning a Master of Science degree in both nursing administration and as a family health nurse specialist.[citation needed]

Awards[edit]

Military decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal (two awards), Legion of Merit (three awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal. She is a member of the American Society for Public Administration, the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States and Sigma Theta Tau.[citation needed]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Reserve Officers on the Active-Duty List. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1984. p. 342. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  2. ^ "John Kelly joins board of company operating largest shelter for unaccompanied migrant children". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2019-05-10.
  3. ^ "RADM Kathleen L. Martin, SHCE, USN (Ret)". Vinson Hall. Retrieved January 6, 2020.

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