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Photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco - Katie Mintz, U.S. Navy Ombudsman with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, holds a handmade blanket she created for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 6, 2025. Mintz was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Dorothy Flatley award for exceptional support to Sailors, Marines, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Compassion in Action: Ombudsman Katie Mintz Receives 2024 Dorothy Flatley Award

Ombudsman are often described as vital, and essential, serving as the bridge between service members and their families. Working quietly behind the scenes, they provide clarity when communication falters - especially during deployments or times of crisis.For Katie Mintz, a Washington native and ombudsman for Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, every

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