News March 2016
Lending a helping paw to the legal community
The Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW), located in Bremerton, Wash., has pioneered a program within the Navy’s legal community. Recently, the military justice department at RLSO Northwest began using canines to comfort victims and witnesses through the criminal trial process. The Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW), located in Bremerton, Wash., has pioneered a program within the Navy’s legal community. Recently, the military justice department at RLSO …
Women's History Month: Rear Admiral Janet Donovan and Captain Stacy Pedrozo
"From the Revolutionary War to current conflicts, women have played a crucial role in the security of our nation and the success of the U.S. Navy. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by profiling women leaders and pioneers across the Navy." "From the Revolutionary War to current conflicts, women have played a crucial role in the security of our nation and the success of the U.S. Navy. Join …
Misawa Sailors teach English to local Japanese children
MISAWA, Japan -- Sailors stationed at Misawa Air Base, Japan visited the Ohzora Jido-Kan, a Japanese afterschool care center, where they taught and practiced English with the children there Monday, Feb. 29.
MISAWA, Japan -- Sailors stationed at Misawa Air Base, Japan visited the Ohzora Jido-Kan, a Japanese afterschool care center, where they taught and practiced English with the children there Monday, Feb. 29.
SURFLANT Names Sea, Shore Sailors of the Year
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) named its 2015 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a ceremony, March 3, held at the Brashear Conference Center on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Christopher Roth was named SURFLANT's 2015 Sea SOY and Legalman 1st Class Shallon Davis was selected as Shore SOY. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Roth serves …
Staying Out of Trouble During March Madness
Mid-March generally brings to mind warmer temperatures, longer days, and perhaps a little luck o’ the Irish. For many sports fans, it also marks the beginning of one of the most wonderful times of the year: the NCAA March Madness Tournament! Mid-March generally brings to mind warmer temperatures, longer days, and perhaps a little luck o’ the Irish. For many sports fans, it also marks the beginning of one of …
FY-16 Judge Advocate General’s Corps In-Service Procurement Program
The Fiscal Year 2016 Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) Selection Board met on 9 February 2016 to consider 20 highly qualified applicants. The board used the "whole person" concept to identify those applicants with the greatest potential for successful service as a Navy Judge Advocate. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming to the JAG Corps this year's impressive selectee:
Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW) Sharon L. …
Naval Legal Service Command Junior Officer and Sailor of the Quarter
It is my distinct pleasure to recognize outstanding Judge Advocates and Legalmen for professional excellence and dedication to service. The following individuals have been selected as the Naval Legal Service Command Junior Officer of the Quarter and Sailor of the Quarter for the period of October through December 2015: It is my distinct pleasure to recognize outstanding Judge Advocates and Legalmen for professional excellence and dedication to service. The following …