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MESSAGE FROM CO:

22 April 2025

From: Commanding Officer, USS SAMPSON (DDG 102)
To: Prospective Shipmates and Friends of SAMPSON

Subj: WELCOME ABOARD

Congratulations on receiving orders to USS SAMPSON (DDG 102)! We are the pride of the Pacific Northwest and Naval Station Everett’s most lethal guided-missile destroyer. If you have received orders to SAMPSON, please email sponsor@ddg102.navy.mil and we will provide you with a sponsor to help make your transition as smooth as possible. We are excited to have you on board and welcome you to WARSHIP 102!

USS SAMPSON (DDG 102) is the fourth warship to honor her namesake, Rear Admiral William T. Sampson. Our motto is “Through Courage and Arms” – “courage” to reference Rear Admiral Sampson’s leadership commanding vessels that defeated the Spanish fleet during the Spanish-American War, and “arms” from Rear Admiral Sampson’s commitment to science and technology as the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. SAMPSON carries his legacy forward, committed to training to better our proficiency, maintaining our equipment so we are always ready, and meeting the SAMPSON Standard each and every day.

Our nation expects SAMPSON to be ready at a moment’s notice. We are prepared to execute missions across the full spectrum of military operations, from disaster assistance and humanitarian relief, theater security cooperation, homeland defense, deterrence, and combat operations.

If you have questions please contact the Command Master Chief, the Executive Officer, or me. We are standing by to answer your questions. I am excited to have you join SAMPSON and our crew!

Train, Maintain, and meet the SAMPSON Standard! Through Courage and Arms!

CDR Catherine S. Long
Commanding Officer
USS SAMPSON (DDG 102)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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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