NCTS Hampton Roads Ombudsman

12/09/2025

12/02/2025

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REGISTRATION FOR OPERATION HOLIDAY JOY (WINTER HOLIDAY) IS NOW OPEN!

We are now accepting registrations for our Winter Holiday Operation Joy, from December 2, 2025- December 15, 2025.

Meals will include traditional holiday meal sides, as well as a voucher for a turkey/ham/veggie option and a voucher for a pie.

Meal pick up will be on December 17, 2025 at the ASYMCA of Hampton Roads.

To register, please visit: https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5315/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP31093&offering_id=SES435667&location_id=B485&filter=H4sIAAAAAAAEAG1Sy26DMBD8lz0TyZhAgFt76QeUW1RZDizUKtiRMY1QlH-vjXmlrWRpYWe8OzveO_CeqRryO3SqQshBYyN6o7kRSjJVloPu2QXNDVFCAL3h2lgWJTQ-hPRAwiI85nGUE2JRlNUeSwoa5XFmDzwCKLnBRumRiaqH_AzFy1sWpwl8BNCq0veboddjGtty75RmZIrk5CNNM_8fJz4mpznSOaZznHlJNPMX3tHFKCTU9VV1jVrIhpnxiq6zzT3N7_KQ0wCELNuhQiYkL434RjZPI9y1mrc9_sNZxtooFR-d3bYrWqfk0LYBGNEh01w2i4LKlt4S99VzQkh4mE5BSD6d1fP_sIetdRHafDJXcTL2aWixSrhq1WjeTRlP-sLxprR7Dc9YZqt5icZmjR5wL30F9nrjvcIw9Huw4SF9wpM_-Olpq6IJ__1Cm1mrBK-4FZ2wVSixS6tcvTNI3uGyw9NFNymvDerlUqk650yvlFzfrENvDPGfgxRm-d-vNFNXtJrUXOvxA5ERtKVaAwAA0

10/23/2025

🎁 Project USO Elf Lottery is HERE! 🎄

Project USO Elf is our annual holiday wish list program connecting our youngest patriots—infants through age 16—with generous donors from our community. Through this special initiative, each selected child will receive age-appropriate gifts personally chosen by their matched donor (total value not to exceed $50).

✨ Registration Details:
🗓️ Registration Period: October 22 – October 31, 2025
👧 Each child must be registered individually (one form per child).
🚫 Entries that include multiple children on one form will be removed from the lottery.
❌ Duplicate entries will result in disqualification.
🎟️ The number of children you register does not affect your chances of being selected.

📩 Lottery Notification:
Selected families will be notified during the first week of November. Those not selected will be automatically placed on the waitlist.
💌 Please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and notifications.

🎁 Gift Pick-Up Details:
📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 USO Naval Station Norfolk
1683 Morris Street, Building J50
Norfolk, VA 23511

This program is open exclusively to active-duty service members and their dependents residing in the Southern Virginia region including USCG Station Elizabeth City.

We can’t wait to bring holiday cheer to your family through Project USO Elf! ❤️

For questions, please contact: 📧 [email protected]

➡REGISTER HERE: https://airtable.com/app05aTjZ8EDUysbj/shr9XxHgxh9lHl0dw

10/21/2025

Fun Free Event for the Family!

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!

Our Military Family Fall Festival is one of our FAVORITE events of the year, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Join us at the Virginia Beach Convention Center this Sunday, October 26, from 12:00pm-4:00pm for an afternoon of FREE family fun for everyone!

This event seriously has it ALL: bounce houses, a petting zoo, a costume contest with over $100 in cash and prizes, balloon animals, resources tailored specifically to military families, karate demonstrations AND SO MUCH MORE!

Come out and see it ALL!

Please be sure to bring a VALID ACTIVE MILITARY ID for entry!

10/20/2025

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GO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

It's never too early to think about travel plans for the holidays, and this holiday season junior-enlisted active-duty military members and their families can go home FOR FREE

Operation Ride Home works in partnership with Jack Daniels to cover the travel costs for junior-enlisted, active-duty military families to travel home for the holidays.

For more information, and to apply, be sure to visit our website:
https://hamptonroads.asymca.org/services/operation-ride-home/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNR7xdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVNVgxZjM0YXljakNYTHh4AR5GIwzva4G4z40BY70QI43huESu7_D_EXhZZ5sPORIs2KrAVS0qU2OeNAvJcQ_aem_4SseIe1tExj1LP-sUlyJMw

10/16/2025

Hello everyone!

My name is Lindan Sevey, your newly appointed Ombudsman. As Ombudsman, I will be the bridge between the commanding officers and the families. I will also provide information, resources, and support that may benefit you and your families. Please feel free to contact me anytime. I can be reached via email, phone, or the NCTS Hampton Roads Ombudsman page. Looking forward to serving this command and enhancing morale, health, and welfare!

“Families First, Support Always.”