Welcome Aboard!
Congratulations on being selected for orders to the finest and fastest amphibious ship in the fleet, USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49).
Get ready for a tour that will be rewarding and challenging in every aspect. Please contact our sponsor coordinator by e-mail at sponsorcoordinator@lsd49.navy.mil, and you'll be assigned a sponsor who can address all your questions and concerns. Additional information about the ship is located on our website at: www.harpers-ferry.navy.mil.
The commands ombudsman can be contacted at: harpersferry.ombudsman@gmail.com.
Welcome aboard packages to San Diego are available through the family support center website. Once again congratulations and welcome aboard. Work hard and press forward.
Sincerely,
CDR J.P. Rigby, Commanding Officer
Reporting Onboard
1. Contact Information
Quarterdeck: 619-556-3984
If you would like to send packages or letters please use the following format to contact your service member: Rate/Name
USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49)
UNIT 100165 BOX XXXX
FPO-AP 96665
2. Where to Report
If you require travel assistance, please contact either your sponsor or the ship in advance to let us know your travel intentions. When you arrive in the area contact your sponsor or the ship for our current berth.
3. Sponsor Coordination
sponsorcoordinator@LSD49.navy.mil
Family Resources
1. San Diego Information
Information on getting to San Diego and area information is contained on the Navy Region Southwest Web Site at
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/SanDiego/index.htm
2. Getting Around in San Diego
For information on other routes to get around in San Diego, please refer to the Navy Region Southwest Web Site
http://www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc/resouceGuide/Getting%20Around%20San%20Diego.htm
3. Housing and Lodging
Bachelor Housing: Combined Bachelor Quarters (CBQ) is located at Naval Base San Diego. More information on Bachelor Housing in San Diego can be found on the Naval Station Web Site at
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/sandiego/fighters/CombinedBachelorHousing/index.htm
Housing Welcome Center: The Navy Housing Welcome Center is the central resource for community housing. The Housing Referral Office (HRO), part of the Welcome Center , maintains up-to-date listings on available rental and sales units in the community. OPNAVINST 11101.21 directs all military personnel to report through the Housing Referral Office (HRO) prior to negotiating any agreement for community housing.
This requirement was established to assist you, on an individual basis, in locating suitable nondiscriminatory housing within a reasonable price range and to advise you in advance of those places where occupancy by military personnel is not authorized or recommended. Housing information can be found on the NAVBASE San Diego Web site at
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/cnrsw/OperatingForcesSupport/OperatingSupport/index.htm
Temporary Family/Bachelor Housing: The Housing Referral Office also maintains listings on temporary accommodations for occupancy during house-hunting trips or for brief periods (motels, trailers, efficiencies, and apartments are available for weekly or monthly rentals, including utilities). AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED.
4. Household Goods
The Personal Property Office is located in Bldg. 3376, Naval Base San Diego next to Military Family Housing up the hill from the commissary. For information on household goods shipments, call (619) 556-MOVE (6683). More information can be found at the following web site
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/cnrsw/OperatingForcesSupport/MilitaryMoves/index.htm
5. Medical/Dental
Active Duty And Dependent Care
Medical care is available at Naval Base San Diego and Naval Medical Center San Diego for active duty personnel, military retirees, and their dependents.
Dental care for active duty military personnel is available at the Dental Clinic, Naval Base San Diego.
6. Fleet & Family Support Center
FFSC San Diego CA, provides numerous information and referral services. These include crisis intervention and after-hours Navy Relief assistance. In addition, relocation and spouse employment assistance are also available. The NFSC's Hours of operation are from 0800 to 1600, Monday through Friday. Telephone (619) 556-7404, AUTOVON 526-7404. Information is also available on the following web site http://www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc/fsc.htm