Cmdr. James R. Hotchkiss, commanding officer, Coast Guard Port Security Unit 313, introduces the unit's new ombudsman, Carmela Fortin, during the morning brief before Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Johnson, the Coast Guard reserve force master chief, speaks with unit members at Naval Station Everett, Wash., Feb. 21, 2015. Ombudsmen play a vital as a communication link between a unit's command and family members, which is especially important for deployable units like the PSU. (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross)