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Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 1
SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM: "If you want peace, prepare for war"
Message From the CO
Congratulations on your assignment to Destroyer Squadron ONE. We are looking forward to your arrival! Our team is an operational staff whose mission is to direct, oversee and assist the ships of the squadron in maintaining the highest level of operational readiness. When deployed, we serve as the Sea Combat Commander for Carrier Strike Group ONE embarked on the USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). Our command website is https://www.surfpac.navy.mil/desron1/. Supporting Sailors and their families is always my priority. Navy families navigating military life can now find support by downloading the MyNavy Family application at www.applocker.navy.mil. Additionally, our Command Ombudsman can provide you support and information to help you and your family get settled. Our Command Ombudsman, can be contacted at comdesrononeombudsman@gmail.com. You can also reach out to her through our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CDS1ombudsman. When we are not embarked aboard USS CARL VINSON, our staff is located at Naval Base San Diego. Military OneSource offers a variety of information about Naval Base San Diego and the surrounding area at https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/. Information for moving with children: https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryKidsConnect/, and spouse employment can be checked out at https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/msep. DESRON ONE will be a challenging tour with our squadron at the forefront of the Navy’s plan to support stability and security at sea to maintain open and free travel throughout the maritime domain. I am confident your assignment here will be both career-broadening and professionally rewarding. You are joining a PHENOMENAL team full of dedicated professionals that set the standard of excellence on this waterfront and for our ships. Welcome to the Destroyer Squadron ONE team – I look forward to working with you. Sincerely, CAPT Craig Trent Commander, Destroyer Squadron ONE
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As an incoming arrival, you will be assigned a sponsor by our administrative office who will provide your sponsor’s email address and phone number. If you are not in receipt, please contact the following: cds1_sponsor@navy.mil
The ombudsman can be reached at: comdesrononeombudsman@gmail.com
1. What is an Ombudsman? Every Command has an Ombudsman who is a spouse of a sailor at the Command. The Ombudsman serves as the liaison between the command and the families. The Ombudsman is the point of contact for the families. He or she can assist families with navigating through Navy life through resources and information.
2. How can an Ombudsman help me? Navy Family Ombudsmen are key resources for family members, particularly during deployments. Ombudsmen maintain current resource files with information on military and civilian community agencies that can help families solve a variety of problems, and successfully meet the challenges they face before, during, and after deployments. In addition to providing referral information, Ombudsmen can facilitate communication between the Command and family members. Ombudsmen may publish or contribute to command newsletters or maintain care lines, which have recorded messages with information for command families that can be accessed 24 hours a day. Ombudsmen can also assist families in contacting the Command for a variety of reasons.
3. What is the role of the COMNAVSURFPAC Force Ombudsman? The Force Ombudsman provides oversight and guidance for all the Surface Ship's Ombudsmen in the Pacific Fleet Area of Responsibility. You can contact the Surface Forces Ombudsman at (619) 301-6983 or send an email to surfaceombudsman@gmail.com
4. What is an IA assignment or tour? An IA is an Individual Augmentee. A Sailor may receive orders to go IA and this means that he or she will deploy as an Individual, not with their command. Sometimes an IA will deploy and be stationed with another branch of the Military. http://www.ia.navy.mil/
5. What is NFAAS? Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System. This is how the Navy will track your family and assess your needs during an emergency. https://www.navyfamily.navy.mil
6. How can I find out more about medical, dental or Navy family resources? Contact your Command Ombudsman. He or she will guide you to your resources.
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