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SUBJ/2016 MRS. SYBIL STOCKDALE OMBUDSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS//

RMKS/1.  I am pleased to announce the selection of four outstanding Ombudsmen 
as the 2016 Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award recipients.

2.  The following Ombudsmen were nominated by their commanding officers for 
serving their command and families with extraordinary, selfless dedication 
and commitment to family readiness.
Congratulations to:
    a.  Mrs. Kelly Sperry, Ombudsman for USS KEARSARGE (LPD 3), representing 
sea commands under Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
    b.  Mrs. Julie Pratt, Ombudsman for SEAL Team ONE, representing sea 
commands under Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
    c.  Mrs. Amy Anderson, Force Ombudsman for Commander, Submarine Force, 
Atlantic, representing all naval shore activities in the Navy.
    d.  Mrs. Elaine Allen, Ombudsman for Navy Operational Support Center 
North Island, representing all Reserve commands under Commander, Navy Reserve 
Force.

3.  Bravo Zulu to all command ombudsmen who maintain the highest standards of 
professionalism and create a healthy sense of community by being positive 
role models for command members and their families.

4.  The Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Awards will be presented at the 
Hampton Roads Ombudsman Assembly Appreciation Dinner, 29 September 2016 at 
the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA.

5.  Commander, Navy Installations Command point of contact is Ms.
Renee C. Harris, Ombudsman Program Manager, (202) 433-3165 (DSN 288), email 
is renee.c.harris(at)navy.mil.

6.  Released by Vice Admiral R. L. Thomas, Director Navy Staff.//

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