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Combatting Identity Theft and Social Security Fraud

Combatting Identity Theft and Social Security Fraud

February 14th, 2022

In this day and age, stolen identities are more commonplace than stolen goods. Identity theft affects everyone and can lead to debilitating financial consequences if you do not take the proper steps to mitigate it. In this case, the best solution is prevention. But if you are unsuccessful in preventing identity theft, you can still protect yourself by contacting the right authorities. In this day and age, stolen identities are …

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Evolving Guidance & Procedures

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Evolving Guidance & Procedures

February 10th, 2022

Mandatory Vaccination
In recent months, the Department of the Navy (DON) has taken significant steps to counter the ongoing threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the health and safety of the Fleet.  On Aug. 31, 2021, NAVADMIN 190/21 message announced the Navy’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.  The NAVADMIN implemented a Aug. 24, 2021 memorandum from the Secretary of Defense requiring vaccination against COVID-19 for all DoD …

Reserve Master Chief Wins Washington State Bar Association Award

January 10th, 2022

On Dec. 13, 2021, the Washington State Bar Association presented Reserve Master Chief Legalman Sally A. Webster – who also works as an attorney for Microsoft Corporation – with the organization’s Pro Bono and Public Service Award at the 2021 APEX Awards virtual event. On Dec. 13, 2021, the Washington State Bar Association presented Reserve Master Chief Legalman Sally A. Webster – who also works as an …

RLSO Southeast Scores First Place in Three Categories at MWR Race

RLSO Southeast Scores First Place in Three Categories at MWR Race

January 7th, 2022

On Dec. 10, 2021, 10 members of the JAG Community's Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Southeast team participated in a group fitness training event – a local 5K race.  Three earned first place medals for their respective division and age categories. On Dec. 10, 2021, 10 members of the JAG Community's Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Southeast team participated in a group fitness training event – a …

JAG Community Member Receives LATINA Style Award

JAG Community Member Receives LATINA Style Award

January 7th, 2022

In September 2021, Legalman 1 In September 2021, Legalman 1st Class Lorena Morales received a LATINA Class Lorena Morales received a LATINA Style Distinguished Military Service Award at the 18th Annual National LATINA Symposium.  Morales currently serves as a paralegal in the Legal Assistance Office at Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Southwest’s branch office in Lemoore, Calif. Distinguished Military Service Award at the 18th Annual National …

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