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Welcome to Chicago, Illinois
Welcome Aboard Information
Unit Location:
555 Plainfield Rd. Suite A
Willowbrook, IL 60527
630-986-2155
630-986-2120 fax
(click here to view map)
Welcome Aboard Message (sample)
Official correspondence to service member upon receiving orders to MSU Chicago.
Unit Overview
This document contains useful unit specific information for those not already familiar with MSU
Chicago.
Sponsor/Mentor
Each service member with orders to MSU Chicago will be assigned a sponsor to help ease the burden of their
permanent change of duty
station. Upon arrival, and as a part of the check-in
process, each new crew member will also be assigned a mentor to
guide them through their transition. The sponsor
and mentor will not necessarily be the same individual.
Relocation
Information:
Apartments.com
Move.mil
HomeFair.com
MilitaryByOwner.com
AreaConnect.com
OnlineNewsPapers
Work-Life:
U.S. Coast Guard Work-Life Program Employee Assistance Program
The Ombudsman position at MSU Chicago is currently held by Ms. April Otjen. You can contact him through the Unit at (630) 986-2155 Please download and complete the attached informational survey and forward it to the Ombudsman when you report aboard.
An Ombudsman is a volunteer (who may be an Auxiliarist, Spouse or Reservist) that is designated by a Command to serve as a link between the "Command and Families", assisting the Command in its functions of providing information and related services to families regarding sources of assistance available to them, Coast Guard and command policies, and activities of interest to family members.
What Your Ombudsman "CAN" do:
1. Act as liaison between dependent family members and the Command.
2. Direct grievances and suggestions through the proper channels.
3. When a crisis arises at home, an Ombudsman can refer you to the best
resources for help or
professional guidance.
4. Help familiarize members and their dependents with organizations
programs in the local area..
5. Keep dependent family members informed of unit specific information and
events.
What is "NOT" within the role of the Ombudsman:
The Educational Services Officer is LT David Otani. The responsibility of Educational Services Officer (ESO) at Marine Safety Unit Chicago is to ensure that individuals are aware of the various programs and benefits available, any changes that may occur to them, and to answer any questions that
service members may have. The Coast Guard offers a wide variety of professional development opportunities and educational benefits to its service members and even extends many of the same to their dependents. All are highly encouraged to take full advantage of the abundant opportunities that the Coast Guard provides to pursue higher education and develop professionally and the unit ESO is committed to assisting
service members meet their career and educational goals. Our area Civil Rights Office point of contact is Rodney O. Brown (office phone: 216-902-6456)
1. Addressing military problems between the service member and the Command.
2. Providing counseling for domestic or relationship issues.
3. Provide childcare or shuttle services.
4. Directing of any social events.
Professional Development and Educational Opportunities
US Coast Guard Office of Civil Rights
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