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CNO Naval History Essay Contest Winner

CNO Naval History Essay Contest Winner

August 2nd, 2019

Lt. Philip D. Mayer was selected as a winner of the 2019 CNO Naval History Essay Contest in the category of Rising Historian for his essay "Incubate Innovation: The Development of Naval Aviation in the Interwar Period". Lt. Philip D. Mayer was selected as a winner of the 2019 CNO Naval History Essay Contest in the category of Rising Historian for his essay "Incubate Innovation: The Development of Naval Aviation …

Officers Receive Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Awards

Officers Receive Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Awards

June 14th, 2019

On May 21, the exceptional achievements of two members of the Navy JAG community – Cmdr. Katherine “Katy” Pasieta and Cmdr. Ann Vallandingham – were acknowledged with Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Awards. On May 21, the exceptional achievements of two members of the Navy JAG community – Cmdr. Katherine “Katy” Pasieta and Cmdr. Ann Vallandingham – were acknowledged with Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Awards.

The awards – which are given …

Capt. Lia Reynolds Wins 2019 Burton Award

Capt. Lia Reynolds Wins 2019 Burton Award

May 31st, 2019

Capt. Lia Reynolds, commanding officer of Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Hawaii, received the 2019 Burton Award for Public Service in the Military at an awards ceremony at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. on May 20. Capt. Lia Reynolds, commanding officer of Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Hawaii, received the 2019 Burton Award for Public Service in the Military at an awards ceremony at the Library of Congress …

Judge Advocate Receives Garrison Award

Navy Judge Advocate Awarded the U.S. Special Operations Command Garrison Award

May 17th, 2019

Lt. Cmdr. Charles (“Charlie”) Gough was awarded the 2018 U. S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Garrison Award.  Lt. Cmdr. Charles (“Charlie”) Gough was awarded the 2018 U. S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Garrison Award.

The Maj. Gen. Garrison award is presented to the attorney or paralegal who best supported special operations forces (SOF) over the course of the previous year.  Maj. Gen. Garrison was a decorated SOF commander who led …

Legalman 7th Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year

Legalman 7th Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year

February 1st, 2019

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Phil Sawyer announced the 2018 Sailor of the Year during a ceremony held at the Chief Petty Officer’s Club in Yokosuka, Japan Jan 17th. This year’s competition featured 9 Sailors competing for the prestigious award. YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Phil Sawyer announced the 2018 Sailor of the Year during a ceremony held at the …

2018 Legalman of the Year and Sailor of the Year

2018 Legalman of the Year and Sailor of the Year

January 25th, 2019

Legalman 1st Class Decora D. Hawkins – currently assigned to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) – was named the 2018 Legalman of the Year. Legalman 1st Class Oneka L. Stegall – currently assigned to Region Legal Service Office Japan – was named the 2018 Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) Sailor of the Year. Legalman 1st Class Decora D. Hawkins – currently assigned to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) …

Legalman Named COMLOG WESTPAC Senior Sailor of the Year

December 21st, 2018

SINGAPORE – Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC) named Legalman (LN) 1st Class Rebecca Duclayan as its senior Sailor of the year during a ceremony Dec. 7.

As COMLOG WESTPAC staff legalman and N1 department leading petty officer, Duclayan provides legal and military justice assistance to active duty, civilians and their dependents. She also manages all aspects of administration and defense travel with a $4.8-million budget. As COMLOG WESTPAC …

VLC Program Wins Carrington Crime Victim Attorney Award

November 16th, 2018

On Nov. 2, 2018, the Navy's ground-breaking Victims' Legal Counsel (VLC) program received the American Bar Association's (ABA) annual Frank Carrington Crime Victim Attorney Award in Washington, D.C. On Nov. 2, 2018, the Navy's ground-breaking Victims' Legal Counsel (VLC) program received the American Bar Association's (ABA) annual Frank Carrington Crime Victim Attorney Award in Washington, D.C.

The award was accepted by Ms. Charlotte Cluverius, deputy director of the VLC program, …

Legalman Earns "Spirit of Freedom" Award

October 26th, 2018

Earlier this fall, Legalman 1 Earlier this fall, Legalman 1st Class Chardae M. Longshore – a JAG community member who currently serves in the legal department onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) – was selected to be a recipient of the "Spirit of Freedom" Leadership Award. Class Chardae M. Longshore – a JAG community member who currently serves in the legal department onboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN …

Judge Advocate Receives Grateful Nation Award

October 19th, 2018

On Oct. 10, the Jewish Institute of National Security of America (JINSA) hosted a dinner in Washington, D.C. where JAG community member Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Romelhardt was presented with a Grateful Nation Award. Catherine Herridge, FOX News Chief Intelligence Correspondent, emceed the event. On Oct. 10, the Jewish Institute of National Security of America (JINSA) hosted a dinner in Washington, D.C. where JAG community member Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Romelhardt was …

Whidbey Island Legal Assistance Attorney Wins Award

October 12th, 2018

Ms. Cecilia Welch, the civilian legal assistance attorney and subject matter expert at Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW) Whidbey Island, was recently selected by the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) to receive its 2018 Family Law Section Award for Attorney of the Year. Ms. Cecilia Welch, the civilian legal assistance attorney and subject matter expert at Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW) Whidbey Island, was recently selected …

Region Legal Service Office Midwest Receives Retention Excellence Award

February 16th, 2018

Last week, Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) was named a fiscal year 2017 Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Retention Excellence Award winner. The award recognizes superior accomplishment in executing programs and policies that best enable Sailors to succeed in their careers. Last week, Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) was named a fiscal year 2017 Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Retention Excellence Award winner. The award recognizes …

2017 JAG Legalman of the Year and Naval Legal Service Command Sailor of the Year

February 2nd, 2018

Leaders of the Navy’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) community honored the outstanding service of top enlisted Sailors during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on Feb. 2. Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW/SCW) Kareshia T. Stallworth – currently assigned to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) – was named the 2017 Legalman of the Year. Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW) Shamia L. Briscoe – currently assigned to Region Legal Service Office Southwest …

RLSO NW Winner of the Project Good Neighbor Community Service Award

November 17th, 2017

Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW) was recently selected by Navy Region Northwest as winner of the 2017 Project Good Neighbor Award in the “small command” category. As part of the Navy Community Service Program, the Project Good Neighbor Award is an annual award presented to the best year-round program that encourages humanitarian assistance to underserved communities.  Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW) was recently selected by Navy …

NAPABA Names Navy Judge Advocate as 2017 Military and Veteran Service Award Winner

November 3rd, 2017

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) named Cmdr. Sylvaine W. Wong, deputy director of the Office of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Military Personnel Division, as the inaugural 2017 NAPABA Military and Veteran Service Award recipient. The award will be presented at the 2017 NAPABA Convention in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 4, 2017. The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) named Cmdr. Sylvaine W. Wong, deputy director of …

RLSO SE Selects a Deserving Sailor for Meritorious Advancement

September 29th, 2017

Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE) trial office quickly reported for an unscheduled meeting wherein Legalman 2nd Class Keia Greenwood was promoted to petty officer first class by Capt. Patrick Gibbons, commanding officer of RLSO SE on Aug. 3.  Greenwood was selected for advancement under the Meritorious Advancement Program.  

A formal promotion ceremony was held at the RLSO SE headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla., on Aug. 4.  Chief Legalman Justin …

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, …

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 …

2014 Outstanding Navy Legal Professional

June 6th, 2014

During the 2014 Law Day celebration held on May 2nd at the Kitsap County Courthouse in Port Orchard, WA, the Kitsap County Bar Association recognized Lt. Lauren F. Hanzel, Naval Submarine Support Center, Bangor staff judge advocate, as the 2014 Outstanding Navy Legal Professional.  Kathleen Lappi, Kitsap County Bar Association President, and Lt. Cmdr. Louis Butler, Commander, Submarine Group 9 staff judge advocate, presented the award. During the 2014 Law Day celebration …

2013 Legalman & Sailor of the Year

February 3rd, 2014

Please join us in congratulating Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW)  Michael Monteith on his selection as the 2013 Judge Advocate General Legalman of the Year, and Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW) Earl Brown on his selection as the 2013 Naval Legal Service Command Sailor of the Year. Please join us in congratulating Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW)  Michael Monteith on his selection as the 2013 Judge Advocate General Legalman of the Year, and Legalman 1st …

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