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CONTACT INFORMATION
PHONE: (619) 405-7389
cg52ombudsman@yahoo.com

FACEBOOK: Bunker Hill Ombudsman (FRIEND ME) HOURS: 24/7 for emergencies 8AM-8PM for routine questions Call, Email, Text, Message me on FB, or Chat when available! DISTRIBUTION LIST: All individuals added on Facebook or emailed information, such as the newsletter, must be on the distribution list. If you want to be added to the list, or if you are new to the ship, please have your sailor email me from their work account requesting that I add you. NEW TO THE SHIP? Please email me contact information for people you want added to the distribution list.

Dear Bunker Hill Families, I hope you enjoy this March edition of the Ombudsman newsletter. Enclosed is a great deal of information that I hope families from all over will find useful. If you are in the San Diego area, there are many activities to keep you occupied! The Over Halfway picnic is also coming up. If you need information, contact me. I look forward to hearing your comments and suggestions. Sincerely, Danice Toyias, Command Ombudsman

FEATURED ARTICLE: OPSEC

While your spouse, significant other, son or daughter is in the military, OPSEC (Operational Security) applies to you-whether they are deployed or home, on leave, or in school. It is important for all family members to keep OPSEC in mind in all they say and do when it pertains to their service members and their families. By practicing OPSEC, we keep our family members safe from those who wish to do us harm. From Navy.mil: When communicating on social media sites do not post the following information: Exact deployment dates or return dates. This applies to ships, subs, squadrons and individual augmentees, and includes countdown timers and days left

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posts. Dates or location of a ship's upcoming ports of call. Detailed information about a mission. References to trends in crew's morale or an individual's personal problems. (1)

What You Can Do Review your Facebook status updates and remove posts that provide critical information about yourself and your service member. Take advantage of Facebooks privacy and list settings. Routinely change your passwords and password-protect your electronic devices. Practice Makes Perfect Maintaining OPSEC means preparing yourself. Practice does make perfect. Practice what you will say to a question someone asks before you say it. Allow yourself a little more time to answer questions or think about what you are discussing so that you can review it for OPSEC. Consider where you are and who may be listening. Take an extra second or two to read that status update before you post it. When in doubt, err on the side of caution.

Links (1) Navy.mil Operational Security on Social Media: http://1.usa.gov/xW2bm6 Army OPSEC Pamphlet: http://bit.ly/bg0ECT Navy OPSEC Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NavalOPSEC Navy.mil OPSEC Article: http://1.usa.gov/wWWUva Navy OPSEC on twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/NavalOPSEC

INTRODUCTION TO YOUR OMBUDSMAN

Dear BUNKER HILL Families and Friends, My name is Danice Toyias and I am happy to be of service as your Command Ombudsman. What is an Ombudsman? Ombudsmen are trained volunteers, and military spouses within the command. I am appointed by the Commanding Officer and serve as a resource for all family members. The Ombudsman Code of Ethics guarantees support of the commands mission, professionalism, and confidentiality, within program guidelines. How can my Ombudsman help me? Your Ombudsman can help you find the resources you need to solve almost any problem, from critical emergencies to routine requests. Your Ombudsman will also keep you informed regarding current events and programs. The Ombudsman passes information from families to the command, as well as sharing information from the command leadership as appropriate. Ombudsmen are the source of official and accurate command information, especially during emergencies.

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Did you take pictures at a meet-up and want them included in the next newsletter? If so, tag Bunker Hill Ombudsman on Facebook and I will download them and put them in the newsletter.

Meet Ups
MARCH SD MEET UPS: SAVE THE DATES
Wed., March 14: Free St. Patricks Day 2-mile run/1-mile walk at 9 am. Come and meet us at the Admiral Prout Field House Track, Bldg. 3279 for this fun event and free T-shirts! We will meet at 9 am to check in. To sign up, you must register online. Please list the Bunker Hill as your command as that will register us also for the medium command award. Click Here to Register: http://bit.ly/zP5Zi1 Sat., March 31: Free Woof Walk Enjoy a one- or two-mile walk on base with your dog. Check in from 8-8:45 am at the picnic area behind the Fitness Station, Bld. 3417. Walk begins at 9 am. Woof Walk Wednesdays: Join us each Wednesday for a walk with your pooch at some dog-friendly spots around San Diego Fitness Fridays: Join us each Friday for a stroller friendly walk or run.

Over halfway informal command picnic This is a potluck picnic so please bring food. We will provide all the utensils and beverages. We have some fun activities planned, complete with prizes! Contact me for details. You must be on the distribution list for me to share information with you.

If you would like more information on any of these events, please contact me. You must be on the distribution list for me to share information with you.
The meet up committee includes volunteers that help organize and facilitate area activities. If you would like to become involved or have questions about upcoming events, please email me.

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UNITED THROUGH READING

Did you know the USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) is participating in United Through Reading? This program allows deployed personnel the opportunity to read stories aloud on DVD to their loved ones back home. Recordings are held Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings in the ships classroom. Anyone who wants to make a video will have the opportunity to do so. Please ask your sailors to sign up and send home a recording! Sailors can select a book from the Commands childrens book library or read a book they have packed with them. They are recorded while reading the book, and then the DVD (and book if owned by the Sailor) is sent home to the child who can watch and follow along with a copy of the book. Your child can view the recording over and over again. Please share your experiences or pictures of your children viewing your video with your UTR Homefront Coordinator.

INFORMATION FOR ALL

Military Spouse Employment Partnership Are you a military spouse looking for employment? Did you know that many military spouses are highly qualified and well educated for a variety of positions, but often face a high unemployment rate and wage gap when compared to civilian employees in similar positions? The Military Spouse Employment Partnership is an employment portal for military spouses created out of a DoD initiative. For more information and to locate jobs, please go to: https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/ Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) This program is designed to help sailors who have exceptional family members with special needs. This program serves as both a detailing tool and quality of life program and enrollment ensures families are assigned to areas where necessary resources are accessible. If you would like more information about this program, please contact me, or visit the following websites: CNIC Webpage: http://1.usa.gov/jPknos Military OneSource: http://bit.ly/xBfrRg EFMP Mobile Website: http://1.usa.gov/n7F32q Parents Serve, Too! When our sons or daughters enlist, their families also serve. While there are often many resources for spouses and immediate family members, parents of sailors might find it a little harder to locate resources tailored to their situation. Ive compiled a few resources you may find useful here. If you are looking for more, please contact me. From Military OneSource ~an index of links: http://bit.ly/zYBNUu Unofficial ~Navy for Moms: http://www.navyformoms.com/ Article When Your Son or Daughter is Deployed: http://bit.ly/wDP1I8 National Military Family Association (to access the parents and grandparents sections, scroll to the bottom of the homepage. It is under the for you section): http://www.militaryfamily.org/

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MARCH SAN DIEGO AREA EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Family Fitness and Movie Night Friday, March 9 NMAWC Bldg. 42 Basketball Court 5:30-8:30 pm Join us for an evening of fun family fitness followed by an all-ages movie! Parents and children of all ages are welcome. T-shirts, goodie bags and snacks for all participants plus prizes and more. For more information or to register, call 619-553-4259 fax 619-553-4366, or email robert.morais@navy.mil. Indoor Soccer for kids ages 6-8 and 9-11 Registration begins March 8 and goes through April 14. The $40 fee includes jersey, participation, trophy, and photos. Player Clinic: (Murphy Canyon teams only) April 14 at Murphy Canyon Youth Center. Season: April 28-June 16 Game Site: Murphy Canyon Youth Center. Tiny Tot classes are offered to children ages three to five years old. This part-time program provides an open environment where your child can participate in arts and crafts, music and rhythm, story time, social games, movement and much more. Address: 3493 Santo Rd. Phone: 619-556-0719 For more information about Navy Youth Programs in the San Diego area, please go to:
http://mwrtoday.com/sandiego/families/youthprograms/

Non-official site Military.com base guide~Search for activities and events in the San Diego area: http://mnstr.me/ADcZVR Be sure to check Navy Life This Week for information about weekly events: http://mwrtoday.com/sandiego/about/nltw/ Navy Life Application for your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad This is an official application developed by the CNIC, and endorsed by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. It contains resources available to Navy Personnel and their families as well as retirees. For families who are not in the San Diego area, this is a good place to find resources and information in your area. To download the app, please visit the iTunes App Store and search for: Navy Life or CNIC.

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LODGING IN SAN DIEGO

Military Housing Welcome Center: For extended stays, contact San Diegos Military Housing Welcome Center for help in finding temporary and long term, apartment, condo, and home rentals. All military personnel, unaccompanied and accompanied, their families, as well as DoD employees are eligible for these services. Additional information can be found by calling 619-556-8443. For contact information: http://1.usa.gov/z3BM9F Navy Gateway Inns and Suites: If you are looking for affordable lodging, consider NGIS. Eligible Guests include Active duty, Retirees, NAF or DoD civilians and sponsored guests. For more information: http://1.usa.gov/ntlrb8 RV Parks and Cottages: San Diego military personnel and MWR patrons who visit San Diego will enjoy the convenience of two local RV parks as well as beach and bay view cottages. For more information about Admiral Baker RV park: http://bit.ly/hr67jl or on the Beach and Bay View Cottages: http://mwrtoday.com/sandiego/recreation/recreationallodging/

Neighborhood Exchange
The ASY has partnered with the San Diego Food Bank to provide a monthly food distribution for qualified families in zip codes 92123 and 92124. Food is first come, first serve for the first approximately 150 families who come and bring their own bag! This is an income-based event. Please check the event flyer for income requirements. http://www.scribd.com/doc/46343171/Neighborhood-Exchange-2011 Military families do not need to include BAH. If you live in another zip code, you can go one time out of area or please click here for other EFAP sites. Please note, families are only able to attend one San Diego Food Bank site per calendar month, which means they cannot go to Neighborhood Exchange and Miramar Food Locker in the same calendar month. Neighborhood Exchange 4th Thursday of the month 10 am to 12 noon ASYMCA Paul Hartley Complex 3293 Santo Road, San Diego, CA 92124

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