Edward D. Martin

Edward D. Martin
Official portrait, 1993
United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Acting
April 1, 1997  February 28, 1998
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byStephen C. Joseph
Succeeded byGary Christopherson (acting)
Acting
January 20, 1993  March 23, 1994
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byEnrique Méndez Jr.
Succeeded byStephen C. Joseph
Personal details
Born
Edward Dana Martin

Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
SpouseKathi
EducationUniversity of Kansas
Uniformed service
Branch
Years of service1975–1998
RankRear admiral (upper half)

Edward Dana Martin is an American doctor who is the former Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs). He was appointed to two terms, originally in 1993 and again in 1997. Martin served as the Secretary's principal advisor on matters related to the military health system, health.mil. The Military Health System's (MHS) mission is to provide optimal health services in support of the United States' military mission.