USS Pinckney Ombudsman

08/25/2026

New to San Diego? Our friends at Target want to help you settle in!

If you’re a military or veteran spouse who is new to the San Diego area, this opportunity is for you! Blue Star Families and Target are giving selected spouses a Pantry Restock Box filled with everyday essentials to help make your new house feel a little more like home.

From cooking oils and spices to condiments and more, these boxes are packed with helpful pantry staples!

If selected, you’ll:
● Receive a Target Pantry Restock Box
● Enjoy a complimentary lunch
● Connect with other military and veteran spouses new to San Diego

📅 Monday, September 28
📍 USS Midway Museum

Moving to a new community can be exciting and overwhelming. Let us help you make San Diego feel a little more welcoming. 💙

Spots are limited, you must complete the application to be considered. https://www.tfaforms.com/5233094

08/25/2026

She managed the household through a 9-month deployment. Handled the car breaking down, the kids getting sick, and the lease ending — all in the same week. Alone.
And you are worried she cannot handle your onboarding process?

Military spouses are built for pressure. They thrive in uncertainty. They figure things out.
MilitarySpouseJobs.org is free for military spouses to use — because the only thing standing between them and a great career should never be access.
What is one word you would use to describe a military spouse you know? Drop it below.

🔗 www.MilitarySpouseJobs.org

08/25/2026

Our San Diego clinic just launched a new group to help provide support to spouses and partners currently navigating deployments. See our flyer to learn more! Contact us for more information: vvsd.net/cohenclinicsandiego

08/25/2026

There is still a week left in August & September has loads of webinars for you to choose from ... ! See what fits your schedule, here: https://ffr.cnic.navy.mil/Family-Readiness/Fleet-And-Family-Support-Program/Your-Virtual-FFSC-Webinars/

08/25/2026

Our hearts are with the military families carrying the weight of this moment.

08/18/2026

Join us today! Or stop by and say hi 😁

• One evening!
• More than 50 military and community orgs!!
• Countless places to start!!!

Join us for the 2026 Annual FFSC Resource Expo and connect with organizations supporting Sailors and military families throughout Metro San Diego.

📅 Tuesday, August 18
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Anchors Catering & Conference Center, NBSD

Open house style • FREE• No registration required

Save this post — and share it with a Sailor or military family who should know about it.

RSVP on the Facebook Event for updates and reminders: 👉 FFSC Resource Expo 2026 | Metro San Diego

08/14/2026

Welcome Home, Pinckney Families! 💙⚓️

What an incredible day Sunday was! It was an absolute honor to see so many families reunited with their sailors and to share in such a special homecoming. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey throughout this deployment. It has truly been a privilege to serve you and your families.

As we move into the reintegration period, remember that coming home is just the beginning. Our service members may need time to decompress, readjust, and settle back into everyday life. Every person and every family will experience this differently, so continue to give each other grace, patience, and understanding. ❤️

Most importantly, you don’t have to navigate this transition alone. There are resources available to support service members and families, including:

⚓️ Chaplain & CREDO Services
⚓️ Fleet & Family Support Centers (FFSC)
⚓️ Military OneSource
⚓️ Counseling and family support resources

If you or your family need assistance with food, childcare, housing, emotional support, or finding the right resource, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am still here and will always do my best to help connect you with the support you need.

These next few weeks are important. Give your sailors grace, look out for one another, and remember that asking for help is okay. 💙

Thank you again for making Sunday such a memorable homecoming. It was an honor to celebrate with you, and I look forward to continuing to support our Pinckney families! ⚓️🇺🇸

Welcome home, Pinckney! 💙

08/09/2026

Today is the day!

A new roped off location for parking will be in the photos

If you’re having any issues with getting through the gate to the pier, flag down one of the sailors in white and they will es**rt you on to the pier.

I will be in a bright red polka dot dress in case you need assistance or come say hi! 👋

The duty van is starting the shuttle process and visitors passes are being handed out as we speak.

Don’t forget to bring water, wear sunscreen and a big smile 😊

Please reach out or give me a call with any questions!

08/08/2026

⚓️ PINCKNEY FAMILIES — HOMECOMING UPDATE! ⚓️

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is almost here! 💙

As of now, USS Pinckney is scheduled to return tomorrow Sunday, August 9th! 🎉

Families can anticipate seeing their Sailors approximately between 1030–1300 at Pier 10, Naval Station San Diego.

Please remember that weather, tides, and operational requirements can impact the timeline, so we ask everyone to remain flexible and watch for any updates.

🪪 BASE ACCESS

Have a Dependent ID, active-duty ID, or other authorized base access?
You do not need a visitor pass. You can enter through the gate as normal and proceed to Pier 10.

You may enter through Gate 9 or the Main Gate.

🎟️ NEED TO PICK UP YOUR VISITOR PASS?

If you completed the visitor pass form and submitted your required documentation, a Sailor in uniform will be outside the Visitor Control Center distributing passes.

🕗 Pass pickup: 0800–1200

📍 Visitor Control Center
3101 Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92136

🚌 DIDN’T COMPLETE THE VISITOR PASS FORM?

A shuttle will be available to transport families from the Visitor Control Center to Pier 10.

Parking at the Visitor Control Center is limited to approximately 50 spaces and will be first come, first served.

🚗 PARKING

We have secured the lot near the pier. Since Sunday is expected to be less busy, there should be parking available near the pier in the event the lot fills up.

A parking lot is located near the intersection of:

📍 Mole Road & Womble Street
National City, CA 92136

Please follow all posted signs and parking restrictions and only park in authorized areas.

Several organizations will also be set up near the pier to provide resources and support to our families, so you should be able to easily find the homecoming area.

💙 We are SO excited to welcome our Sailors home! 💙

Thank you all for your patience, flexibility, and incredible support throughout this deployment.

Fingers crossed—we’ll see you at Pier 10 tomorrow! ⚓️🇺🇸

GO PINCKNEY!

08/04/2026

Navy Band Southwest will perform a free concert of patriotic music Thursday, August 27th at Progress Park in downtown San Diego.

The hour-long concert starts at 6 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfort.

Progress Park is located at 999 N. Harbor Drive (at W. Broadway).

Navy Band Southwest is one of the Navy’s finest and oldest continuing musical organizations.

Now with over 100 years of support to the San Diego community, the band serves as the musical ambassador for the Commander, Navy Region Southwest. Under the direction of Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Shea, the band calls Naval Base San Diego home.

Follow Navy Band Southwest on Instagram and Facebook.