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American Bar Association Outstanding Young Military Lawyer Award

August 26th, 2015

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

[caption id="attachment_14324" align="aligncenter" width="600"][caption id="attachment_14324" align="aligncenter" width="600"]Recipients of the American Bar Association Outstanding Young Military Lawyer Award at the annual meeting on July 31, 2015. This award recognizes the legal contributions of one young judge advocate from each uniformed service. Navy Recipient: Lt. Cmdr. Billy Holt, professional development officer, Region Legal Service Office Southeast. Recipients of the American Bar Association Outstanding Young Military Lawyer Award at the annual meeting on July 31, 2015. This award recognizes the legal contributions of one young judge advocate from each uniformed service. Navy Recipient: Lt. Cmdr. Billy Holt, professional development officer, Region …

Region Legal Service Office Northwest Receives Distinguished Service Award

August 18th, 2015

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.

Each year …

RLSO NDW Holds Change of Command

August 11th, 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. 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, …

RLSO Midwest Holds Change of Command

August 7th, 2015

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 …

Navy Judge Advocates Speak to Interns About Careers

August 4th, 2015

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 …

Prep work to testify for Navy Medicine Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiners

July 30th, 2015

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 …

JTF-GTMO Legalmen awarded commendation

July 14th, 2015

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 …

Promotion, Retirement of Chief Judge of the Navy

July 8th, 2015

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 …

Navy JAG Corps Welcomes New Leadership

June 26th, 2015

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 …

Navy JAG Corps Holds Change of Office Ceremony

Navy JAG Corps Holds Change of Office Ceremony

June 26th, 2015

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 …

USS Emory S. Land Judge Advocate Engages with Royal Malaysian Navy Legal Officer

June 23rd, 2015

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 …

Supporting RLSO Japan’s Legal Assistance Mission With Innovative Remote Services

June 16th, 2015

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., Brazil JAG Subject Matter Expert Exchange

June 9th, 2015

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 …

Navy JAG Corps Summer Interns 2015

June 8th, 2015

The Navy JAG Corps is proud to welcome our 2015 summer interns

10366132_794670837212132_1522454276258342435_n Haley Morton, William & Mary Law School Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary “I applied to the Navy JAG Corps Intern program because I hope to serve as a Navy JAG after graduating from law school. I spent several summers working as a mountain guide in Colorado for children, and it was this experience that inspired me to pursue …

RLSO NDW Holds Change of Command

June 2nd, 2015

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 2015: Mock Trial

June 1st, 2015

Law Day Mock Trial Educates Fort Belvoir Elementary Students

FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Teaming up to conduct a mock trial for the “big, bad” wolf and three little pigs, a number of legal staff from three organizations partnered May 1 to educate students at Fort Belvoir Elementary about Law Day, the legal process and the legal profession. FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Teaming up to conduct a mock trial for the …

In the News: Cmdr. Michael Jones promoted to military judge

May 19th, 2015

,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 …

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Judge Advocate General Nomination

May 13th, 2015

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 …

Navy JAG Corps Continues to Build a Diverse and Highly Qualified Team

May 8th, 2015

globe_sealThe 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 …

Power of attorney: Which one do I need?

Power of attorney: Which one do I need?

April 28th, 2015

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 …