Navy JAG Corps Judge Advocate General's Corps

Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III and Lt. Cmdr. Billy Holt, with fellow Outstanding Young Military Lawyer Award recipients.

Silverdale, Wash – The American Bar Association has announced the Region Legal Service Office Northwest was recognized for exceptional performance in the area of legal assistance and was awarded the 2014 Distinguished Service Award. Silverdale, Wash – The American Bar Association has announced the Region Legal Service Office Northwest was recognized for exceptional performance in the area of legal assistance and was awarded the 2014 Distinguished Service Award.

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Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington (RLSO NDW) held a change of command ceremony at its courtroom spaces aboard the Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia on July 10, 2015. Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington (RLSO NDW) held a change of command ceremony at its courtroom spaces aboard the Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia on July 10, 2015.

Rear Adm. (select) Del Crandall, chief of staff, …

Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Midwest held a change of command in the RLSO Midwest courtroom aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., July 8, 2015. Rear Adm. John Hannink, judge advocate general of the Navy and commander of Naval Legal Service Command, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. Gregory Bart relieved Capt. Terrence Costelloas commanding officer of RLSO Midwest. During the ceremony, Hannink praised Costello’s leadership and accomplishments while …

Now that summer is here, Navy JAG Corps interns have come to the National Capital Region (NCR) to participate in a range of Navy activities, and to learn about a future career in the naval service. At a panel discussion aboard the Washington Navy Yard, attorneys from the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG), Military Personnel (Code 61), the Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington (RLSO NDW), as …

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 …