Navy JAG Corps Judge Advocate General's Corps

By Douglas Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton BREMERTON, Wash. - From the clinical to the courtroom, the initial Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) training held at Naval Hospital Bremerton switched to the military justice process for the final day July 24, 2015. BREMERTON, Wash. - From the clinical to the courtroom, the initial Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) training held at Naval Hospital Bremerton switched to the military justice process …

The Assistant Command Fitness Leaders (ACFLs) for Joint Task Force Guantanamo (JTF-GTMO) recently received commendation from Rear Adm. Kyle Cozard, commander, JTF-GTMO and Capt. Mark Winter, chief of staff.  We completed cycle 1 of the 2015 physical fitness assessment (PFA).  The ACFLs were instrumental in ensuring a successful PFA through their hard work and dedication.

Legalman 1st Class Celeste Dunlap was the leading petty officer ACFL.  In this capacity …

The following message was released by Judge Advocate General of the Navy Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III and Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy Rear Adm. John G. Hannink 

Rear Admiral Christian L. Reismeier was promoted upon his retirement after 30 years of honorable and dedicated service to our Nation and our Navy on July 1.

For the past three years, Rear Admiral Reismeier served with distinction as …

The U.S. Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps held a change of office ceremony on June 26, at the Washington Navy Yard. During the traditional change of office ceremony, presided over by the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Vice Adm. Nanette M. DeRenzi retired and was relieved by Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III who became the 43rd Judge Advocate General of the Navy.   The U.S. Navy’s Judge Advocate …

Today, the Navy JAG Corps will hold a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. During the traditional change of office ceremony, presided over by the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Vice Adm. Nanette DeRenzi will retire and be relieved by Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III who will become the 43rd Judge Advocate General of the Navy.  Rear Adm. John G. Hannink will become Deputy Judge Advocate …

SEPANGGAR, Malaysia (May 29, 2015) – Submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) Command Judge Advocate Lt. Ryan J. Sylvester met with Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Legal Officer Lt. Cmdr. Mohd Shamsuni and toured a RMN military courtroom to learn about the RMN military justice system during a port visit to Sepanggar, Malaysia. SEPANGGAR, Malaysia (May 29, 2015) – Submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) Command Judge …

When I approached the end of my obligated service on active duty, I knew I wanted to stay reserves.  The problem was the reason why I was leaving active duty in the first place.  My wife is a Foreign Service Officer in the State Department.  When I left active duty in Washington, DC, I was joining her where she was serving: Beijing, China. When I approached the end of my …

U.S. Navy and Coast Guard judge advocates travelled to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE), focusing on operational and international law, with Brazilian navy judge advocates on March 30. U.S. Navy and Coast Guard judge advocates travelled to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE), focusing on operational and international law, with Brazilian navy judge advocates on March 30.

Cmdr. James …

The Navy JAG Corps is proud to welcome our 2015 summer interns! 

Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington (RLSO NDW) held a change of command ceremony on April 24, 2015 at the National Museum of the Navy aboard the Washington Navy Yard. Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington (RLSO NDW) held a change of command ceremony on April 24, 2015 at the National Museum of the Navy aboard the Washington Navy Yard.

Rear Adm. James W. Crawford, deputy judge advocate …

Law Day Mock Trial Educates Fort Belvoir Elementary Students

,Navy Reserve Commander and Scioto County Domestic Relations Court Magistrate Michael L. Jones graduated from The 58th Military Judge Course at The Judge Advocate General’s School - University of Virginia, May 1, 2015. Jones was selected by the 2014 Navy Judicial Screening Board to attend. ,Navy Reserve Commander and Scioto County Domestic Relations Court Magistrate Michael L. Jones graduated from The 58th Military Judge Course at The Judge Advocate General’s School …

Nanette M. DeRenzi Please join me in congratulating Rear Admiral James W. Crawford, III, JAGC, U.S. Navy, on his Please join me in congratulating Rear Admiral James W. Crawford, III, JAGC, U.S. Navy, on his nomination by the President to be our next Judge Advocate General of the Navy and for his appointment to the grade of vice admiral. Rear Admiral Crawford has served with distinction as Deputy Judge Advocate …

The following message was released by Judge Advocate General of the Navy Vice Adm. Nanette M. DeRenzi and Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy Rear Adm. James W. Crawford, III Recruiting the right team is the foundation of a successful future for our Corps. Building a JAG Corps that is rich in integrity, quality, and diversity is only possible through sustained involvement with law students and leaders in the …

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. - After nearly a decade and a half of war, service members and their spouses are likely familiar with general powers of attorney. The most common type of power of attorney is a durable, general power of attorney. This document transfers nearly every legal right a person has to another individual. Durable means the document survives even if you are incapacitated for some reason (e.g. in a …

The Navy JAG Community proudly nominated five legal assistance attorneys and three commands for the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP) 2014 Distinguished Service Awards. We are pleased to announce that the LAMP Committee acknowledged the Navy's outstanding legal assistance program by making Navy the only service to receive three 2014 LAMP Distinguished Service Awards. The following recipients received 2014 LAMP Distinguished Service Awards: …

   1. It's Not (Just) SharePoint. Successful knowledge management activities focus equally on people, process and technology. There is an important and necessary culture-shift that creates an environment where collaboration and information sharing are natural and integrated in the way we work. Modernized processes help capture, organize and share critical information. These activities are enabled by technology (like SharePoint) but not primarily focused on it. Successful knowledge management activities focus …

PEARL HARBOR – Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) is currently at the forefront of Navy training and education, but less discussed and publicized among SAPR topics is the issue of command or peer retaliation. 

The Victims’ Legal Counsel (VLC) program, established in 2014, protects the legal rights and interests of a victim of a sexual assault. VLC are trained military attorneys who provide legal guidance to sexual assault victims …

USS ANZIO, At Sea (NNS) -- After she finished law school eight years ago, Lt. Nancy Pham sought and earned her USS ANZIO, At Sea (NNS) -- After she finished law school eight years ago, Lt. Nancy Pham sought and earned her commission in the Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. The Navy provided Pham with an opportunity to put her legal skills to use in service to her country …

April marks sexual assault awareness and prevention month and the military has focused much effort on its prevention and care for victims of sexual assault.  One program lauded as an innovative, successful approach to victim support is the U.S. Navy’s Victim Legal Counsel (VLC) Program.  The VLC Program consists of 29 specially trained judge advocates in 24 fleet locations around the world.   The Navy implemented the VLC Program to offer …