Welcome

Message from the CO

“Welcome aboard the USS RALPH JOHNSON! It is a great honor to have you and your family join our esteemed crew. As you embark on this new journey with us, I want to emphasize the significance of the support network we have in place, particularly our sponsorship program and the Ombudsman Program. These programs serve as crucial links between our command, yourself, and your family, ensuring open communication and access to resources. Our sponsors are dedicated to ensuring your transition to Japan and RALPH JOHNSON is an easy and seamless one. Our Ombudsmen are dedicated to assisting family with any challenges they may face, fostering a strong, supportive community. They provide information, support, and referral services to address concerns and enhance family readiness, which directly contributes to our overall mission readiness. To be assigned a sponsor please email sponsor@ddg114.navy.mil and to reach our Ombudsman please email rjombudsman@gmail.com

Together, we will continue to uphold the legacy of Pfc. Ralph Johnson and contribute to the security and stability of our region. Welcome to the team; we are honored to serve alongside you! Your journey with RALPH JOHNSON promises to be one of dedication, excellence, and shared purpose.                                                                                                                                               

                                                                              Warm regards,
 
                                                                              R. D. CLARKSON
                                                                              Commander, U.S. Navy
                                                                              Commanding Officer, USS RALPH JOHNSON (DDG114)”

Hello RALPH JOHNSON Family!

If you are not familiar with the Ombudsman program, the Ombudsman is here to be your voice to the command. We also relay information from the Commanding Officer back to you. The Ombudsman program belongs to the command and is shaped by the CO's perception of the needs of RALPH JOHNSON families. An Ombudsman is a voluntary representative of the command, appointed by the Commanding Officer. They serve the two important roles as both the communication link between the CO and command family members, and as a professionally trained information and referral specialist. We work under the guidance of the Command Master Chief, Executive Officer and Commanding Officer.
  

Message from your Sponsorship Coordinators

Congratulations on your assignment to USS RALPH JOHNSON (DDG 114) homeported out of Yokosuka, Japan! We would like to take this opportunity to personally welcome you onboard our ship and the beautiful country of Japan! We look forward to working with you! Please contact us at Sponsor@ddg114.navy.mil.