News Tagged 'Inclusion and Diversity'

VLC Team Member Coordinates Charitable Drive in Naples

November 1st, 2019

In late August, Navy Yeoman 2nd Class Coryna Houston – who currently is stationed in Naples, Italy, and provides administrative support to the Navy JAG community’s Victims' Legal Counsel (VLC) program – coordinated an extremely successful humanitarian drive for a nearby immigrant family shelter.

She already is coordinating a second humanitarian drive to benefit local residents in need, which she expects to take place January or February 2020.

“I've always …

Reservist Re-affiliates with Navy Reserve Law Program

Reservist Re-affiliates with Navy Reserve Law Program

October 25th, 2019

Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Baugh – an accomplished civilian attorney, as well as a former judge advocate and Navy Reserve member – re-affiliated with the Navy Reserve Law Program. Motivated by a sense of duty, Baugh re-commissioned after nearly 11 years of separation from naval service.

“Re-commissioning was like opening a door I thought was closed, and finding a renewed sense of purpose,” said Baugh. “It was a homecoming of sorts …

Judge Advocate Helps Plan Women’s Symposium in Sasebo

October 4th, 2019

Lt. Shauna Morris – a judge advocate assigned to Defense Service Office (DSO) Pacific – played an integral role in the planning and execution of the 2019 Sasebo Women’s Waterfront Symposium on Sept. 18 at the Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Community Education Center.

Morris worked closely with Cmdr. Greta Densham, commanding officer of Naval Beach Unit 7, to design an inclusive and productive event. The symposium, titled “Embracing Life …

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Holds Gender and Diversity Forum

August 30th, 2019

Lt. Cmdr. Sarah R. Dorsett assisted Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island host a successful “Mission Readiness: Gender and Diversity in the United States Navy” forum on Ault Field.

Dorsett served as the Installation Staff Judge Advocate and the Branch Head and Legal Assistance attorney at Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW) Branch Office Whidbey Island from July 2016 through July 2019.

Capt. Matt Arny, commanding officer of NAS …

RLSO NDW LGBT Pride Celebration and Reflection Event

July 26th, 2019

Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington (RLSO NDW) Inclusion & Diversity Heritage Committee held a LGBT Pride professional development event in observance of LGBT Pride Month on June 19.  The event, held in the RLSO NDW courtroom, drew several dozen JAG Community members from across the National Capital Region, including Navy Judge Advocate General Vice Adm. John Hannink and colleagues from RLSO NDW, Defense Service Office North and the …

Navy Civilian Makes Quilts for Children

May 10th, 2019

Mr. Randal Powers, Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Mid-Atlantic Branch Office Newport, is an expert quilter and has dedicated numerous hours to making quilts for ill children. Starting when he was about 10 years old, Powers helped his mom quilt to pay the bills. Mr. Randal Powers, Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Mid-Atlantic Branch Office Newport, is an expert quilter and has dedicated numerous hours to making quilts for ill …

Legalman Plans “Women Trailblazing at Sea” Symposium

Legalman Plans “Women Trailblazing at Sea” Symposium

May 3rd, 2019

Legalman 1 Legalman 1st Class Keia Greenwood – a member of the Navy JAG community, who has been attached to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) since September 2017 – played a critical role in the planning of the inaugural "Women Trailblazing at Sea" symposium on March 13. Class Keia Greenwood – a member of the Navy JAG community, who has been attached to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN …

Mighty IKE’s all-female legal team sets a big precedent

Mighty IKE’s all-female legal team sets a big precedent

March 8th, 2019

 Last summer, the legal department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) became the ship’s only all-female department.Last summer, the legal department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) became the ship’s only all-female department.

While all-female workplaces are increasingly common today, they are still the exception on Navy ships. The eight-person legal department aboard IKE has set the standard, which …

Bilateral Women’s Luncheon

Bilateral Women’s Luncheon

December 1st, 2017

Lt. Cmdr. Brandi Orton, Deputy Force Judge Advocate, Commander, Naval Forces Japan/Navy Region Japan attended a Bilateral Women's luncheon hosted by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to further encourage networking, mentorship, and recognition of accomplishments among female Sailors serving in the JMSDF and U.S. Navy in Yokosuka, Japan, on October 6, 2017. Lt. Cmdr. Brandi Orton, Deputy Force Judge Advocate, Commander, Naval Forces Japan/Navy Region Japan attended a Bilateral Women's …

Misawa Sailors teach English to local Japanese children

March 18th, 2016

MISAWA, Japan -- Sailors stationed at Misawa Air Base, Japan visited the Ohzora Jido-Kan, a Japanese afterschool care center, where they taught and practiced English with the children there Monday, Feb. 29. MISAWA, Japan -- Sailors stationed at Misawa Air Base, Japan visited the Ohzora Jido-Kan, a Japanese afterschool care center, where they taught and practiced English with the children there Monday, Feb. 29.
   

The trip was organized by Naval …

Sailors Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

October 22nd, 2015

SANTA RITA, Guam (Sept. 30, 2015) - The heritage committee onboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) held a celebration for Hispanic heritage month on the ship’s mess decks, Sept. 30.

During the event members of the heritage committee, as well as Sailors of Hispanic descent, spoke about Hispanics throughout history that have made important contributions to our nation.

"The turn out for the event we hosted …

Navy Region Northwest Recognizes Disability Awareness

Navy Region Northwest Recognizes Disability Awareness

October 27th, 2014

Cmdr. Ed Westbrook participates in an National Disability Awareness Month exercise

SILVERDALE, Wash. (NNS) -- Navy Region Northwest Sailors and civilians participated in a National Disability Awareness Month exercise at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor Oct. 7-9.

Navy Region Northwest along with Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest (NAVFAC) combined forces to develop unique, real-life disabilities for participants who were randomly given one of three selected disabilities including mobility, hearing and eyesight. …
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