Kathleen L. Martin

Kathleen L. Martin
RADM Kathleen L. Martin, USN
Born (1951-05-02) May 2, 1951
Arnold, Pennsylvania, United States of America
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service19732005
RankRear Admiral (Upper Half)
Commands19th 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 (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.