Welcome Aboard

Welcome to the official website for USS Stockdale (DDG 106). We invite you to learn about our ship’s history and our namesake: Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale. We are honored to be the first ship named after Vice Admiral Stockdale, who was a true hero for his leadership and courage as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. Aboard Stockdale, we strive to "Return with Honor" from every assigned mission. To learn more about our amazing ship and our crew, please visit our "about us" section or check out our Facebook pages:

USS Stockdale: https://www.facebook.com/ussSTOCKDALE/
USS Stockdale Ombudsman Page: https://www.facebook.com/stockdaleombudsman
USS Stockdale Family Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/960397397470875/

For Sailors reporting to USS Stockdale (DDG 106) – welcome aboard the world’s finest warship, manned by the Navy’s strongest crew. Our ship's namesake, VADM James B. Stockdale, was a Medal of Honor awardee and one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the U.S. Navy. His legacy of selflessness, indomitable spirit, and family guide us every day in our pursuit of excellence.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section below, or contact our Command Master Chief, Sponsor Coordinator, or Ombudsman directly at:

Command Master Chief: cmc@ddg106.navy.mil
Sponsor Coordinator: Sponsor@ddg106.navy.mil
Ombudsman: stockdale.ombudsman@gmail.com

Congratulations again on your orders to USS Stockdale! We are proud that you have answered the call to service, and we look forward to having you join our team.

Very respectfully,
Commander Brandon Booher
Commanding Officer
USS STOCKDALE (DDG 106)

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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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USS Stockdale (DDG 106)

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