Navy JAG Corps Judge Advocate General's Corps

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Vice Adm. Walter E. “Ted” Carter, Jr., Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, visited the Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW), meeting with RLSO MW and Defense Service Office North Detachment officers, legalmen from both active and reserve components, and civilians on March 17, 2016.

Carter spoke in front of an “all-hands” audience in the RLSO MW courtroom. He discussed the development of training materials for future enlisted leaders, how value …

Officers from the Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) met with two United States District Court Judges for the Northern District of Illinois at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago, Ill., February 11, 2016. Officers from the Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) met with two United States District Court Judges for the Northern District of Illinois at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in …

Lt. Kimberly Rios, judge advocate, reconnected with her East Aurora High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit instructor, retired Chief Dental Technician Greg Fayfar. The reconnection occurred at her promotion to lieutenant at historic Building 1 onboard Naval Station Great Lakes, February 8, 2016. Lt. Kimberly Rios, judge advocate, reconnected with her East Aurora High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit instructor, retired Chief Dental Technician Greg …

The Navy JAG Community proudly nominated four attorneys and two commands for 2015 Distinguished Service Awards from the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP). We are very pleased to announce that the LAMP Committee has acknowledged the Navy's outstanding legal assistance program by making the Navy the only Service to receive four 2015 LAMP Awards!  The following recipients have been selected for 2015 LAMP …

The Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW), located in Bremerton, Wash., has pioneered a program within the Navy’s legal community. Recently, the military justice department at RLSO Northwest began using canines to comfort victims and witnesses through the criminal trial process. The Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW), located in Bremerton, Wash., has pioneered a program within the Navy’s legal community. Recently, the military justice department at RLSO …

"From the Revolutionary War to current conflicts, women have played a crucial role in the security of our nation and the success of the U.S. Navy. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by profiling women leaders and pioneers across the Navy." "From the Revolutionary War to current conflicts, women have played a crucial role in the security of our nation and the success of the U.S. Navy. Join …

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.
   

Mid-March generally brings to mind warmer temperatures, longer days, and perhaps a little luck o’ the Irish. For many sports fans, it also marks the beginning of one of the most wonderful times of the year: the NCAA March Madness Tournament! Mid-March generally brings to mind warmer temperatures, longer days, and perhaps a little luck o’ the Irish. For many sports fans, it also marks the beginning of one of …

The Fiscal Year 2016 Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) Selection Board met on 9 February 2016 to consider 20 highly qualified applicants. The board used the "whole person" concept to identify those applicants with the greatest potential for successful service as a Navy Judge Advocate. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming to the JAG Corps this year's impressive selectee:

Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW) Sharon L. …

It is my distinct pleasure to recognize outstanding Judge Advocates and Legalmen for professional excellence and dedication to service. 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 October through December 2015: It is my distinct pleasure to recognize outstanding Judge Advocates and Legalmen for professional excellence and dedication to service. The following …

SAN DIEGO - Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet (C3F) named the selection of the 2015 Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year, during a ceremony held at the 3rd Fleet headquarters building in San Diego, Feb. 11. Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW) Belinda Hall, attached to Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 1, and Fire Controlman 1st Class (SW/IDW) Brandon York, attached to C3F Staff, were selected as C3F Sea and Shore Sailors …

It is our great pleasure to recognize 11 outstanding judge advocates for their professional excellence. Please congratulate the following recipients of the 2015 Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) and Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) Superior Performance Awards:

OJAG Military Justice Officer of the Year - Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Lorenz. As deputy division director in OJAG's National Security Litigation Division (Code 30), Lorenz delivered outstanding support to more …