Navy Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston deputy commander, thanks JB Charleston – Weapons Station’s tenant command Ombudsmen for their dedication and support during an Ombudsman Appreciation Luncheon Sept. 20, 2013, at the Redbank Club at JB Charleston – Weapons Station. (Left to right) Brandy Untch, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Sharon Schmelling, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, Eileen Marcus, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, Kimberly Walker, NNPTC, Michelle Taylor, NCBC, Ruth Warren-Goldston, Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Aimee Pereira, Navy Reserve European Command, Suerjee Lee, NHCC, Brooke Johnson, NOSC and Josie Quay, Naval Support Activity. Navy Ombudsmen assist and serve as liaisons between Sailors’ commands and families, enabling servicemembers to focus on their jobs. Ombudsmen disseminate information, assist with crisis management and provide social and recreational opportunities for families. They are “network specialists” and often find themselves taking on the role of mother, mentor, friend and confidante. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer 2nd Class Chad Hallford)