News May 2013

Navy Legalmen Revive "Tacking on the Crow"

Navy Legalmen Revive "Tacking on the Crow"

May 30th, 2013

NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) -- The Navy's newest legalmen revived the old tradition of "tacking on the crow" during a frocking ceremony at the Naval Justice School May 17. "Tacking on the crow" involves Sailors taking turns stitching on the petty officer rating badge to the sleeve of a newly-advanced Sailor, representing the new rank/rate.

 Chief Legalman Cheryl Elliott, a Naval Justice School course coordinator, started the first tack with a …

Navy JAG Focuses on Recruiting the Right People

May 24th, 2013

A key to a successful future for our Corps is recruiting the right people. Building a JAG Corps that is rich in integrity, quality, and diversity is only possible through sustained engagement with law students and leaders in the legal community. The Spring 2013 Accessions Selection Board professionally recommended 26 student program candidates and four direct accession candidates out of 555 impressive applicants. The five percent selection rate is an …

Spotlight On: Master Chief Legalman Shannon Charles

May 23rd, 2013

This week, we congratulate Master Chief Legalman Shannon Charles, who recently earned a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University. | This week, we congratulate Master Chief Legalman Shannon Charles, who recently earned a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University. |

This accomplishment is the result of hard work and dedication since August 2011, when she began the program. Throughout the …

Appellate Government Code 46)

May 20th, 2013

If you want a bird’s eye view of the trial process, a tour in an appellate code at Navy-Marine Corps Appellate Review Activity (NAMARA) is a must.  The intricacies of litigation are not truly appreciated until you have sifted through a record of trial while researching an appellate issue.   Appellate practice can be likened to looking out the window on an airplane at the streets and cars down below,  …

NLSC Junior Officer and Sailor of the Quarter

May 9th, 2013

It is my distinct pleasure to recognize outstanding judge advocates and legalmen for professional excellence and dedication to service. I am pleased to announce the following individuals have been selected as the Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) Junior Officer of the Quarter and Sailor of the Quarter for the period January to March 2013: It is my distinct pleasure to recognize outstanding judge advocates and legalmen for professional excellence and dedication to service. …

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