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Does anyone know how to contact the Omsbudman?
Started by Rebecca K. (SHIP13DIV247). Last reply by wsrluv2teach Sep 28, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Tammy on August 29, 2010 at 8:59am
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luv2teach ... an ombudsman is the contact person from the boat to the families, she is suppose to keep us informed on how things are going on the boat, when they are delayed (like now) when they are coming and going from ports, etc ... (that is how my son explained it to me) Also she holds monthly meetings to keep the wives/moms informed. Our ombudsman does hold monthly meetings, but I'm not sure she does any of the other contacts like I was told a ombudsman would, or if so I have never been contacted.
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Comment by wsrluv2teach on August 28, 2010 at 9:31pm
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Tammy...we live in New York (Long Island) only 2 hours from Groton Conn. I don't know anything about monthly meetings...my son said there is a wives club, but I am obviously not a wife ! Forgive my ignorance but what is the ombudsman?
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luv2teach - I think you hear about events like these at the monthly meetings. I have never once heard from the ombudsman about any meetings or events. I only find things out from this group. I was told by my sailor that the ombudsman would keep me informed during the deployment - but NO - not even after I emailed her - not even a reply. I don't know if it is because we live in Kansas - so 1500 miles away and it is just assumed that we wouldn't be attending. Hopefully if you live close enough to Groton you can attend some of these meetings and meet other moms/wives.
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What is the half-way dinner ? Is it in Groton? How do you hear about events like this?
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Thanks for the info on Dolphins...now I know! We got a skype call today...this morning 7am our time. It seems they are just waiting and hanging out ...too hot for them to go out side and not much to do at the base except watch movies i think! Janice what are you refering to that alarms were going off???Please fill me in, my son will not. Is it okay to even discuss on the computer?
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Amanda your husbands sense of humor must be similar to my sons. He was talking to his sister and she asked how hot it was and he said it a balmy 122 degree. I also was very surprised to here from my son!
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Hi everybody...
My son called me today at 2:30 our time...evn said he might skype us tonight but nothing so far. As for his Dolphins well I don't even know what that is. As far as I know Dolphins are cute mammals that swim in the ocean down in Florida!!!l, My son did nuke school,sub school and prototype school...a lot of school!!!
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Has anyone else heard from their sailor today? I got a call around 9:30 this morning (our time). Guess they are all safe and sound - just a little delayed for now.
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Hi Janice and Gail...I am sure my son will get to know the cook...he actually loves to cook as well. he is a nuke guy and an officer. Yes i am a teacher in an elementary school. I am actually teaching 1st grade this year used to be 3rd grade teacher. I hope this group will provide the support i need. i have been very teary eyed all week.
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Hi Tammy and Amanda-
Thanks for the advice I will nuber all the emails from now on.
How do we send a care package???
Thanks for the welcome.
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