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Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 22, 2013 at 3:08am

Shared by an Ombudsman, this is a great article.  Though it's geared towards spouses, it serves as a good reminder that homecoming is the beginning of a period of adjustment for everybody.   Five things no one told me about homecoming

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on May 23, 2013 at 6:59pm

That's ok!  Please do avail yourself of all the help that your recruiting office can provide, that's what they're for and can answer tons of questions you'll likely have now and during the next few months too.

Comment by LadyShai85 on May 23, 2013 at 6:53pm

Ohh oops wrong group then...for now lol. Thank you Marcy :))

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on May 23, 2013 at 6:48pm

At this point your best resource for getting answers is your husband's recruiting office, and they should be happy to help you; have your questions prepared and stop by their office.  You won't have access to an Ombudsman until your husband is assigned to a command after bootcamp.  An Ombudsman is a volunteer who is appointed by the commanding officer to serve as an information link between the command and Navy families.  Once at a command, you'll have all kinds of great family resources through the Fleet and Family Support Center program; this will give you an idea:  http://www.cnic.navy.mil/ffr.html

Once you know where he's headed, Google Fleet and Family Support Center plus the command to find yours, and find the Ombudsman for his command by going to this link.

Comment by LadyShai85 on May 23, 2013 at 6:32pm

Hi my husband is away in boot camp. I would like to know when I get the dd form to get my military ID and also how do I know when I have benefits. Also, how do I get info for the ombudsmen? I am kind of lost and I am not sure if I need to be doing anything or not. Any help would be appreciated.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on February 3, 2013 at 6:58pm

Martha S, try messaging the Fleet and Family Support Center on FB https://www.facebook.com/navyffsc, hopefully they can send you in the right direction.  You could also try your Regional Legal Service Office - http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=24816.  

Comment by 2catsn2sailors on February 2, 2013 at 2:28am

Thanks Marcy. I printed it off and will inform the management office. 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on January 30, 2013 at 6:52pm

Check your state's Landlord-Tenant Act for their military clause.  Looks like you're in Washington, so it would be this:  http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=59  You likely will have to provide your landlord a copy of your son's written orders to his first duty station once he completes boot camp and becomes full-fledged active military (that may be part of the hang-up, that he's only in BC).  The good news is that boot camp is only eight weeks long and you'll have those orders soon :)

Comment by 2catsn2sailors on January 28, 2013 at 11:33pm

When my son turned 18, the apartment complex insisted that he had to be added to the lease. Of course, they charge for W/S/G based on the number of people in the apartment. Now they are dragging their feet to remove him from the lease, even after I put it in writing that he was in Navy Boot Camp.  Any suggestions?

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on October 17, 2012 at 10:21pm

A Sailor's Mom, you're so right!  Adding my thanks to all the wonderful Ombudsmen we have :)

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