Welcome Aboard and congratulations on your assignment to USS TORTUGA (LSD 46)! This warship has a proud lineage as Tough, Tall, and Tenacious for 34 years. We look forward to you joining TEAM TORTUGA.
You are joining a warrior community committed to American security. This trailblazing crew has conducted the most significant amphibious ship modernization and will be returning to sea in the next year. We are returning at a time when the nation needs amphibious ships to conduct important missions at home and around the world. Your professional knowledge and dedication will make a huge difference and leave a lasting legacy to national security through readiness of this incredible warship.
You can expect your sponsor to contact you shortly. If convenient, you may also contact the quarterdeck at 757-807-3574 or e-mail at sponsor@lsd46.navy.mil. If you need any additional assistance, our Command Master Chief is my designated crew advocate; he can be reached at cmc@lsd46.navy.mil.
We also look forward to welcoming your family to our community. The Ombudsman is my official and direct representative to our families. She can be reached at (insert). If your family includes members of the Exceptional Family Member program for the Navy, please reach out to our coordinator at (insert) so we can provide support in your transition. We also encourage your family to download the MyNavyFamily Application. You can find this app at https://applocker.navy.mil. The MyNavy Family App was developed as a result of the Navy asking spouses about their experiences and how the Navy could help make it better.
You are joining a vibrant community on Team TORTUGA. You can follow our crew on social media via Facebook or Instagram to see the way creative and hard working Sailors are making TORTUGA better every day.
We look forward to your arrival and are ready to assist you in any way possible. Once again, congratulations and welcome aboard!