USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)

OMBUDSMEN:

An ombudsman is the spouse or other family member of a USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) crew member who has volunteered their time and effort to guiding other families through various problems that may arise from time to time. Please note: the Ombudsmen will not solve the problem for you, but will most likely be able to point you in the right direction to help you solve the problem on your own.

If you are a spouse or family member of a GHWB crew member and need assistance, you may contact one of the ombudsmen at cvn77ombudsman@yahoo.com.

Ombudsmen fulfill the following roles:
- Serve as the primary link/liaison between GHWB crew member families and the command.
- Serve as the primary communicator of information between the command and command families.
- Communicate regularly with GHWB families. This includes the monthly newsletter, and the official GHWB Web page.
- Provide information and outreach to command family members. Interact and cooperate with organizations and military offices such as Fleet and Family Support Centers, chaplain's office, medical treatment facilities, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, American Red Cross, and legal assistance offices. These organizations are valuable resources in obtaining assistance for command family members.
- Refer individuals in need of professional assistance to appropriate resources. Ombudsmen may provide support to individuals and refer them for counseling. Counseling is not provided by ombudsmen.
- Act as an advocate for command family members. Ombudsmen, by using their knowledge of the system, can help access the appropriate level of the chain of command for intervention and for the forwarding of appropriate requests/grievances while exercising confidentiality.
Ombudsmen's responsibilities do not include social duties. These roles are filled by the Family Readiness group chairpersons/presidents.

FAMILY READINESS GROUP:

- The CVN 77 Family Readiness Group (FRG) is a professionally-run, volunteer organization that is governed by organizational bylaws. The FRG provides social informational and morale-building activities to enhance family readiness and enable CVN 77 families to meet the challenges of the Navy lifestyle.
- The FRG also provides direct support to families whose Sailors are away as an Individual Augmentee (IA) supporting the Global War on Terrorism.
- The FRG depends on volunteers to help with activities. If interested in holding an official position within the FRG or if you are interested in helping out with activities, just let us know at the meetings.
- To be added to our email list for information about meetings and spouse and family activities please email us at cvn77frg@cvn77frg.org.