Deborah Mullen
Secretary, TAPS Board of Directors
A navy spouse for 41 years, Deborah and her husband, Admiral Mike Mullen, have lived on naval installations on both coasts and overseas in the Philippines and Italy. Admiral Mullen retired from the U.S. Navy in 2011 after 43 years of distinguished service. Prior to his retirement Admiral Mullen served as the 28th Chief of Naval Operations and the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Deborah is a staunch advocate of military families, surviving family members, homeless veterans, and family readiness efforts, and has continued to actively work in these areas.
In 2013, Deborah joined the Board of Directors for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. She also serves as the Chair of the TAPS Ambassador Committee. As native Angelenos, Deborah and Michael have actively worked to support the return of the West Los Angeles Veteran Campus to be a home for veterans and restore the Wadsworth Chapel and four other original buildings on the campus. Deborah is a member of the honorary board of Easter Seals DC MD VA. As sponsor of the USS Dewey (DDG 105), she is a member of the Society of Ship Sponsors. Deborah serves as a member of Board of Directors of the Naval Officers’ Spouses' Club of Washington, D.C.
The Mullens love spending time with their six grandchildren and their Golden Retriever, Sadie Charlotte.
Deborah is a staunch advocate of military families, surviving family members, homeless veterans, and family readiness efforts, and has continued to actively work in these areas.
In 2013, Deborah joined the Board of Directors for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. She also serves as the Chair of the TAPS Ambassador Committee. As native Angelenos, Deborah and Michael have actively worked to support the return of the West Los Angeles Veteran Campus to be a home for veterans and restore the Wadsworth Chapel and four other original buildings on the campus. Deborah is a member of the honorary board of Easter Seals DC MD VA. As sponsor of the USS Dewey (DDG 105), she is a member of the Society of Ship Sponsors. Deborah serves as a member of Board of Directors of the Naval Officers’ Spouses' Club of Washington, D.C.
The Mullens love spending time with their six grandchildren and their Golden Retriever, Sadie Charlotte.