News January 2018
Meet Kristen Childers RLSO SW Administrative Officer
“If you’re going to do something, give it your full effort or don’t do it at all.” “If you’re going to do something, give it your full effort or don’t do it at all.”
A lesson Kristen Childers learned early on and that has stuck with her, in everything she does. Childers credits her mother with instilling in her the value of a good work ethic, punctuality, and accountability. Kristen Childers has been an administrative officer for A …
Navy’s 2018 VITA Program is Open for Business
The Navy’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has officially launched. In anticipation of the kick-off of tax season Jan. 29, VITA tax centers fleet wide are opening their doors. VITA is a free self-service program available to active-duty and retired service members and their dependents, as well as deployed Department of Defense civilians. The Navy’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has officially launched. In anticipation of …
Income Tax Frequently Asked Questions
When does tax season start and end?
Persons residing within the United States: The tax season begins Jan. 29. For resident aliens and U.S. citizens residing within the United States, the filing deadline to submit 2017 tax returns is Tuesday, April 17, 2018, rather than the traditional April 15 date. Washington, D.C., will celebrate Emancipation Day on that Monday, which pushes the deadline to the next day for most …
Yokosuka Holiday Benefit Concert Assisted Local Residents in Need
In December, members of the Yokosuka JAG community -- through their participation in the Japanese Community Legal Association (JCLA) -- continued an annual holiday tradition of supporting Kaifu Gakuen, an assisted living facility and school for disabled Japanese adults in the Yokosuka area. In December, members of the Yokosuka JAG community -- through their participation in the Japanese Community Legal Association (JCLA) -- continued an annual holiday tradition of supporting …
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay JAGs Flourish Performing Cutting Edge Legal Work
Permanent-party judge advocates are assigned to support Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba ("NSGB") for 18-to-30 month tours. Navy and Marine Corps judge advocates who do so trace a history of over a half-century of supporting the mission of NSGB.
Located 400 air miles from Miami, Fla., NSGB is the United States' oldest overseas military installation (established in 1903) and the only one in a communist country. Per the United States' …
DJAG Trip Log: Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA)
November, Master Chief Legalman Jondell Ritchie, the command master chief (CMC) of Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC), and I took part in a whirlwind trip to Navy Region EURAFSWA. Though we were unable to visit all of the hard-working personnel stationed in this expansive region, we did stop in three key locations – Bahrain, Sigonella and London. November, Master Chief Legalman Jondell Ritchie, the command master chief (CMC) of Naval …
Moultrie Native is Serving on USS Eisenhower
In celebration of the 46th anniversary of the Legalman rating, the following news article -- released by the Navy Office of Community Outreach and highlighting the contributions of Legalman 2nd Class Nikki Millican -- was selected as this week's #BZFriday blog post. Bravo Zulu, LN2 -- keep up the great work!
Moultrie, Ga., native and Colquitt County High School graduate, Petty Officer 2nd Class Nikki Millican is serving on one …
No Further Questions For USS Frank Cable's Sailor of the Year
"It’s super intense. The room is thick. You can hear yourself breathing,” said Legalman 1st Class Diamond Harris as she describes the atmosphere of the Sailor of the Year board process on board the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). "It’s super intense. The room is thick. You can hear yourself breathing,” said Legalman 1st Class Diamond Harris as she describes the atmosphere of the Sailor of the Year …