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Navy JAG Corps Hosts Integrated Legal Services for Victims Conference

September 30th, 2016

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- More than 170 attorneys and support staff from across the services gathered for training at the Integrated Legal Services for Victims (ILSV) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 20-23. WASHINGTON (NNS) -- More than 170 attorneys and support staff from across the services gathered for training at the Integrated Legal Services for Victims (ILSV) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Sept. 20-23.

The conference was designed to improve the ability …

U.S. Navy Judge Advocates team up with Partner Nations during PANAMAX

September 28th, 2016

Twenty-one judge advocates from four nations assembled at Naval Station Mayport, in late July for a two week Command Post exercise, Twenty-one judge advocates from four nations assembled at Naval Station Mayport, in late July for a two week Command Post exercise, PANAMAX 2016. PANAMAX is one of the largest multinational military exercises in the world. The annual U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)-sponsored exercise focuses on ensuring the defense of …

Military Spouses Complete Chief Petty Officer Season Together in Hawaii

Military Spouses Complete Chief Petty Officer Season Together in Hawaii

September 19th, 2016

Chief Legalman Belinda Hall received her golden anchors alongside her military spouse, Gunnery Sgt. Corey Hall in Pearl Harbor on Sept. 16.

“The success of my career could not have happened without my family’s continuous support and understanding, especially from my husband and my three beautiful daughters,” said Belinda Hall. “If not for my husband’s support, I would not have been able to continue my career. He has truly been …

Joint Legal Knowledge Management and Information Management Summit

Joint Legal Knowledge Management and Information Management Summit

September 2nd, 2016

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy hosted the first Joint Legal Knowledge Management (KM) and Information Management (IM) Summit for KM leaders and representatives from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Office of the General Counsel at the Washington Navy Yard, Aug 29-Sept. 1. WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy hosted the …

Navy Releases New Online Legal Assistance Resources

Navy Releases New Online Legal Assistance Resources

July 28th, 2016

The Naval Legal Service Command recently unveiled new online legal resources for those eligible for military legal assistance. The Naval Legal Service Command recently unveiled new online legal resources for those eligible for military legal assistance.

The new resources at The new resources at www.jag.navy.mil include legal brochures on legal assistance topics that commonly affect military members and special power of attorney forms. include legal brochures on legal assistance topics …

Annual Military U.S. Citizenship Oath Ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum

July 27th, 2016

On July 1, 62 active duty, reserves, and military dependents took the oath of citizenship on board the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, California.  As the Region Legal Service Office Southwest (RLSO SW) U.S. Citizenship Program Manager, I spent months planning this event and coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services) and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, District #24.  On July …

Defense Service Office Southeast Holds Change of Command

July 25th, 2016

Defense Service Office Southeast (DSO SE) held a change of command ceremony at the Sewells Point Golf Course aboard Naval Support Activity, Norfolk, Va., July 12. Defense Service Office Southeast (DSO SE) held a change of command ceremony at the Sewells Point Golf Course aboard Naval Support Activity, Norfolk, Va., July 12.

Rear Adm. John G. Hannink, deputy judge advocate general and commander of Naval Legal Service Command, presided over …

Naval Civil Law Support Activity Change of Command

July 11th, 2016

The Naval Civil Law Support Activity held a change of command and retirement ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on July 8. The Naval Civil Law Support Activity held a change of command and retirement ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on July 8.

During the traditional change of command ceremony, presided over by the Judge Advocate General of the Navy Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III, Rear Adm. Kirk …

Becoming an American Citizen in the Asia Pacific Area of Responsibility

July 5th, 2016

Numerous applicants across the Asia Pacific Area of Responsibility turn their dream of becoming a U.S. citizen into a reality with the help of Region Legal Services Office (RLSO) Japan and Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). The decision to become a U.S. citizen is not taken lightly. Applicants swear an oath in which they denounce their allegiance and fidelity to the country of their birth, swear allegiance to the United States, …

Navy JAG Corps Summer Interns 2016

June 30th, 2016

Julianne Surane, Chapman University Fowler School of Law Region Legal Service Office Southeast “Law has always fascinated me. The art of debate, reading, writing, and articulating my point to serve a purpose I believe in are aspects that I look for in a career. I aspire to not only serve my country, but to be challenged every day through discipline and hard work while holding myself to the highest standard. …

Region Legal Service Office Midwest Hosts Lake County State’s Attorney

June 30th, 2016

Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) hosted Lake County State's Attorney Mr. Michael Nerheim, aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., on April 29, 2016. Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) hosted Lake County State's Attorney Mr. Michael Nerheim, aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., on April 29, 2016.

Nerheim was accompanied by First Assistant State's Attorney Mr. Jeff Pavletic and Assistant State's Attorney and Head of the Special Victims and …

Lt. Cmdr. John Battisti Receives McGinnis Family Award

June 27th, 2016

Lt. Cmdr. John Battisti, judge advocate assigned to the  Lt. Cmdr. John Battisti, judge advocate assigned to the Administrative Law Division (Code 13), received the McGinnis Family Award during the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) graduation at Dewey Field on board Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Island, June 17., received the McGinnis Family Award during the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) graduation at Dewey Field on board Naval Station Newport in Newport, …

2015 Civilians of the Year

June 22nd, 2016

Please join us in congratulating the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) and Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) 2015 Civilians of the Year. Chosen from a community of highly-talented civilians, the selectees’ accomplishments were especially deserving of recognition. Please join us in congratulating the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) and Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) 2015 Civilians of the Year. Chosen from a community of highly-talented civilians, …

Legalman Selected for JAG Corps In-Service Procurement Program

June 14th, 2016

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Fiscal Year 2016 Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) selection board met in February 2016 and selected Legalman 1st Class Sharon Soileau, the first legalman selectee in the program’s three-year history. The Navy JAG Corps IPP Selection Board met in February to consider 20 highly qualified applicants.

The board used the “whole person” concept to identify those applicants with the greatest potential for …

FAPAC Military Meritorious Service Award

June 7th, 2016

The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) awarded Lt. James Yoon the FAPAC Military Meritorious Service Award, at its 31st National Leadership Training Program in Orlando, Fla., on May 11, 2016. The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) awarded Lt. James Yoon the FAPAC Military Meritorious Service Award, at its 31st National Leadership Training Program in Orlando, Fla., on May 11, 2016.

FAPAC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, is the oldest …

Selection of Assistant Judge Advocate General (Civil Law)

June 1st, 2016

We are pleased to announce that the Secretary of the Navy has approved the selection of Capt. Paul Kiamos, as the next Assistant Judge Advocate General of the Navy (AJAG), Civil Law. This position is delineated under section 5149(b) of Title 10, United States Code, as one of our community's flag officer positions. We are pleased to announce that the Secretary of the Navy has approved the selection of Capt. …

Naval Legal Service Command Junior Officer and Sailor of the Quarter

May 23rd, 2016

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 January through March 2016: 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 January through March 2016: Junior Officer of the Quarter: Congratulations to Lt. Matthew …

Northwestern University School of Law Panel

May 6th, 2016

Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) personnel visited Northwestern University Law School for  a panel discussion entitled, “Island Building and Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea: Examining the Military Lawyer’s Role in National Policy,” along with two Northwestern University law professors in January. Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) personnel visited Northwestern University Law School for  a panel discussion entitled, “Island Building and Territorial Disputes in the …

Navy Announces FY17 JAG Corps In-Service Procurement Program

May 3rd, 2016

The Navy is seeking Sailors for the fiscal year 2017 JAG Corps In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) and announced the deadline for package submission is Dec. 2. The Navy is seeking Sailors for the fiscal year 2017 JAG Corps In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) and announced the deadline for package submission is Dec. 2.

The JAG Corps IPP is open to qualified and career-motivated enlisted personnel of all ratings. Candidates selected for …
Navy Legalmen Selected as Enlisted Navy Legislative Fellows

Navy Legalmen Selected as Enlisted Navy Legislative Fellows

April 28th, 2016

In 2014, the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs opened the Navy Legislative Fellows (LEGIS) program to enlisted applicants. Chief Legalman Ronald Ratliff, a native of Elizabethton, Tenn., was selected as the first enlisted Navy legislative fellow to work on Capitol Hill. The following year, Chief Legalman Kevin Jaress, native of Tempe, Ariz., was selected as the second enlisted Navy legislative fellow. In 2014, the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs opened …

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