Navy JAG Corps Judge Advocate General's Corps

Lt. Cmdr. Adam Yost didn’t really consider his efforts on behalf of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to be a collateral duty. He had just assumed his new post in General Litigation (Code 14) at the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) last August when the opportunity first presented itself. Lt. Cmdr. Adam Yost didn’t really consider his efforts on behalf of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to be a …

STUTTGART, Germany – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Tom Jones, deputy staff judge advocate (SJA), STUTTGART, Germany – U.S. Navy Cmdr. Tom Jones, deputy staff judge advocate (SJA), United States European Command (EUCOM), was awarded the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency (Gold) by German Army Col. Helmar Storm, EUCOM and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) German Liaison Officer, in a ceremony, Dec. 21, marking the only U.S. Navy service member to …

Leaders of the Navy’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) community honored the outstanding service of its top enlisted Sailors during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on Jan. 27. Leaders of the Navy’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) community honored the outstanding service of its top enlisted Sailors during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on Jan. 27.

Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW/IW) Shenika T. Mayes – who currently is assigned …

Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III and Command Master Chief Jondell Ritchie visited the Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III and Command Master Chief Jondell Ritchie visited the Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO) in Arlington, Va. on Jan. 18. (MCDO) in Arlington, Va. on Jan. 18.

They met with MCDO leadership and the DON members of the MCDO legal staff, …

How does one explain to a sixth grader what a Navy JAG Corps officer does? Not only is it possible; it’s essential. We need to plant seeds early. As I learned last month during Career Day at E.J. King High School – the local Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) facility – the work I do each day as a JAG Corps officer resonates with students of all ages. They …

When he established the Naval War College, Admiral Luce referred to international law as an "indispensable branch of the great study of war." Today, Admiral Luce would be happy to know that the Stockton Center for the Study of International Law still takes his words to heart. The Stockton Center is a unique institution cherished by scholars and practitioners, leading the way in the advancement and study of international law. …

Allison Kimberly Einhorn, who works in the Criminal Law Division, Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, played winger in the Army-Navy Hockey game Dec. 5 hosted by the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. Einhorn, a native of Chicago, Ill., served in the Navy for seven years. She currently is one of two civilian government information specialists serving as the release authority for court-martial …

   

It is a proud and distinguished group - a Navy rating with a rich heritage of steadfast service.

Secretary of the Navy John Chafee approved the establishment of the legalman rating on January 4, 1972.  During the past 45 years, in times of conflict and peace, legalmen have provided critical legal assistance both ashore and afloat.  Today, approximately 636 active and Reserve legalmen serve at duty stations around the world, …

Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) personnel visited Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law for “engaged recruiting” – by attending and participating in a Public Service Panel, along with three other panel members, on Nov. 10, 2016. Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) personnel visited Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law for “engaged recruiting” – by attending and participating in a Public Service Panel, along with three other …