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USS O'Kane (DDG 77)

"A Tradition of Honor"

WELCOME TO THE OKANE!
1. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ORDERS TO USS OKANE (DDG77) HOMEPORTED IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. I HOPE YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING ASSIGNMENT TO THE MOST CAPABLE WARSHIP IN THE PACIFIC FLEET. WE ARE EAGER TO DO WHATEVER WE CAN TO MAKE YOUR TRANSFER AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. 

2. OKANE WAS COMMISSIONED ON OCT 23, 1999, IN PEARL HARBOR AND IS NAMED IN HONOR OF REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD H, OKANE, A WWII SUBMARINER AND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT CREDITED WITH SINKING MORE ENEMY SHIPPING THAN ANY OTHER SKIPPER.

3. OUR UNDERWAY UNIFORM IS FRV COVERALLS OR 2POCs; THESE ARE ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING AND WILL BE ISSUED TO YOU UPON ARRIVAL. OUR INPORT UNIFORM IS TYPE III NWU OR 2POCs. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE SUPPORT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SPONSOR OR THE COMMAND SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR (sponsor@ddg77.navy.mil) WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
     A. MARITAL STATUS (# OF DEPENDENTS AND AGES) 
     B. CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS
     C. CURRENT PHONE NUMBER. (DSN/COMMERCIAL/PERSONAL MOBILE)
     D. EMAIL ADDRESS (PERSONAL/WORK)

4. THE SHIP'S MAILING ADDRESS IS:
    COMMANDING OFFICER
    USS OKANE (DDG 77) 
    FPO AP 96674-1295
    UNIT 100189 BOX 1

5. IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO A TELEPHONE, EMAIL, OR THE INTERNET, THE FOLLOWING CONTACT INFORMATION WILL ASSIST YOU:
    QUARTER DECK PHONE NUMBER:(619) 556-3916
    SPONSOR COORDINATOR: SPONSOR(AT)DDG77.NAVY.MIL
    COMMAND SPONSOR COORDINATOR: SPONSOR(AT)DDG77.NAVY.MIL
    CMC: CMC(AT)DDG77.NAVY.MIL
    SHIP'S WEB PAGE: USS O'Kane (DDG 77) (navy.mil)
    SHIP'S FACEBOOK: HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DDG77OKANE
    OMBUDSMAN: DDG77OMBUDSMAN(AT)GMAIL.COM
    SITES WEBSITE: HTTP:/WWW.DMDC.OSD.MIL/SITES

6. TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSE (TLE): THE PURPOSE OF TLE IS TO PARTIALLY OFFSET LODGING AND MEAL EXPENSES WHEN A MEMBER AND/OR DEPENDENTS NEED TO OCCUPY TEMPORARY LODGING IN CONUS 
ICW A PCS, PENDING ASSIGNMENT TO GOVERNMENT QUARTERS. TLE REIMBURSEMENT IS LIMITED TO 10 DAYS FOR A CONUS-TO-CONUS PDS AND 5 DAYS TO/FROM OCONUS PDS. IT IS RECOMMENED YOU MAKE ADVANCE HOTEL RESERVATIONS IN ORDER TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A PLACE TO STAY WHILE SEEKING PERMANENT HOUSING. ALL MARRIED PERSONNEL MUST REPORT TO FAMILY HOUSING WITHIN 72 HOURS OF REPORTING FOR DUTY. ALSO, ONCE MILITARY HOUSING HAS BEEN OFFERED, IF DECLINED, THE INDIVIDUAL GOES ON BAH VICE REMAINING ON TLE.  CONTACT THE HOUSING OFFICE FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TLE REQUIRMENTS BEFORE TRAVEL TO ENSURE YOU CAN BE FULLY REIMBURSED.

7. MEMBER ADVISED: PRIOR TO ARRIVING IN SAN DIEGO, MEMBERS WITH DEPENDENTS ARE DIRECTED TO CONTACT THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING OFFICE AT (619) 556-8443 TO SCHEDULE HOUSING AVAILABILITY APPOINTMENT. AN ADVANCED HOUSING APPLICATION SHOULD BE FAXED, ALONG WITH A COPY OF ORDERS SHOWING YOUR DETACHMENT DATE, SERVICE RECORD PAGE 2, AND A COPY OF YOUR LES TO (619) 556-8012.  THE ADVANCE APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE AT WEBSITE: HTTPS://LIVELMH.COM.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PRIVATIZED HOUSING VISIT THE WEBSITE 
HTTPS://LIVELMH.COM.

8. PETS: YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER YOUR PETS WITH THE HOUSING OFFICE AND FOLLOW COMMUNITY POLICIES WITH REGARDS TO THE NUMBER OF PETS, WEIGHT AND BREED RESTRICTIONS, PET SECURITY DEPOSIT AND THE CARE OF YOUR PET. PLEASE REFER TO THE PET POLICY AVAILABLE FOR EACH SAN DIEGO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING NEIGHBORHOOD ON THE LIBERTY MILITARY HOUSING WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.NEW ARRIVALS MOVING INTO PRIVATIZED HOUSING WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A LEASE AND IF APPLICABLE PET ADDENDUM. 
LEASE AND LEASE ADDENDUMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE OMCLIVING.COM WEBSITE. A MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) PETS, DOGS OR CATS WILL BE PERMITTED IN HOUSING. A PET DEPOSIT OF $500.00 IS REQUIRED, HOWEVER REFUNDABLE IF THERE IS NO PET RELATED DAMAGES UPON TERMINATION OF HOUSING. THE FOLLOWING BREED 
OF DOGS AND DOGS THAT HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BREED LINEAGE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN HOUSING OR NEIGHBORHOODS:
PITBULL TYPES AND ROTTWEILERS. PIT BULL TYPES INCLUDE ALL DOGS REFERRED TO AS AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER, AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER, STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER, AND BULL TERRIER. BARNYARD 
OR EXOTIC ANIMALS (REPTILES, DUCKS, RABBITS, CHICKENS, FERRETS, PIGS, ETC.) ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY SITE.

9. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING THE BEST TEAM OF SURFACE
WARRIORS IN THE NAVY.

 

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  Ombudsman
Aloha USS O'KANE Family members,

The Ombudsman is an appointed representative of the Commanding Officer (CO) and serves in two important roles as both a communications liaison/link between the CO and command family members, and as a professionally trained information and referral specialist for the command’s families. Being appointed by the CO and acting as your link to the command helps the CO gain insight on the pulse of the family members and then take appropriate and timely action on issues of concern. Command family members have an avenue to express their concerns through their Ombudsman. They will benefit from a well-trained Ombudsman who can serve as an information and referral resource and address family issues with the command.

The Ombudsman Code of Ethics is the essential foundation upon which an ombudsman’s credibility is established and maintained. Ombudsman must remain committed to strict adherence to this code, Ombudsman shall:

a. Support the command’s mission.
b. Work within the chain of command as directed.
c. Maintain confidentiality.
d. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism. 

I can be reached via cell phone, the ship’s Careline, and email (listed below). If you are new to the ship; Welcome Aboard! Please contact me so that I can add you to the Ombudsman recall roster. This will enable you to receive ship updates and other useful resources that will come in handy, especially during extended underways and deployments. If you have been onboard for a while and you are not receiving information from me via email, I would ask that you contact me so I can update my records.
 
OMBUDSMAN INFORMATION LINKS:                          
Breanna Burgess
619-206-6815
DDG77OMBUDSMAN@GMAIL.COM
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 O'Kane (DDG 77)

 FPO AP 96674-1295
 UNIT 100189 BOX 1

                                  

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