News 2022

Identity Theft

Identity Theft

December 23rd, 2022

The holiday stand-down period is a welcome respite for Sailors to get away from the stress of deployments, duty sections, and qualifications. But while many are taking a much needed rest and relaxation from protecting their nation, they themselves remain vulnerable to the ever-present risk of identity theft. Here are some tips to prevent a Grinch from ruining your Christmas.   The holiday stand-down period is a welcome respite for …

Navy Judge Advocates Train Somali Partners

Navy Judge Advocates Train Somali Partners

October 26th, 2022

Navy judge advocate Lt. Josh Root from the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) recently completed a training mission to Mogadishu, Somalia in support of counter terrorism operations against the Al Shabaab militant group.   Navy judge advocate Lt. Josh Root from the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) recently completed a training mission to Mogadishu, Somalia in support of counter terrorism operations against the Al …

Navy JAG Reserve Leadership Changes Office

Navy JAG Reserve Leadership Changes Office

October 17th, 2022

Rear Adm. Mark R. Myers relieved Rear Adm. Les Reardanz as the deputy judge advocate general of the Navy for Reserve Affairs and Operations, and deputy commander of Naval Legal Service Command, at a change of office and retirement ceremony onboard the Washington Navy Yard on Oct. 14. Rear Adm. Mark R. Myers relieved Rear Adm. Les Reardanz as the deputy judge advocate general of the Navy …

RLSO Southeast Hosts Training Symposium Onboard Naval Station Mayport

RLSO Southeast Hosts Training Symposium Onboard Naval Station Mayport

October 4th, 2022

In late August, Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE) hosted a three-day training symposium for the first time since 2019.  The learning event was a critical opportunity for judge advocates, Legalmen, and civilian employees spanning a large area of responsibility to reconnect and – as Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday has urged –  In late August, Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE) hosted …

The U.S. Navy is now accepting officer applications for the Law Education Program

The U.S. Navy is now accepting officer applications for the Law Education Program

July 26th, 2022

Active duty and full-time support officers interested in a challenging career change can apply for scholarships via the Law Education Program (LEP) announced in Naval Administrative message  Active duty and full-time support officers interested in a challenging career change can apply for scholarships via the Law Education Program (LEP) announced in Naval Administrative message 162/22. Applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 LEP Selection Board must be received no later …

DSO West Holds Change of Command

DSO West Holds Change of Command

July 20th, 2022

Defense Service Office (DSO) West held a change of command ceremony onboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, Calif., on June 9, 2022.   DSO West command members, family, and friends were invited to witness the ceremony. Defense Service Office (DSO) West held a change of command ceremony onboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, Calif., on June 9, 2022.   DSO West command members, family, …

2022 Navy JAG Corps Summer Interns

2022 Navy JAG Corps Summer Interns

July 11th, 2022

The Navy JAG Corps is proud to host our 2022 summer interns! The Navy JAG Corps offers internships and externships to law students wishing to gain valuable legal experience, the opportunity for academic credit, and greater insight into life as a Navy judge advocate. Meet some of our summer interns.


Grace Allaman
University of Virginia
Chief of Naval Personnel

My favorite part of the internship so far has been …

Chiefs Take Action to Observe Juneteenth Holiday in Japan

Chiefs Take Action to Observe Juneteenth Holiday in Japan

July 5th, 2022

Chief Legalman Kezzi Colvin of Submarine Group 7, Yokosuka, Japan recalled how federal observance of Juneteenth – which occurred for the first time last year, though it is a longstanding holiday – was announced in June 2021 with little time to plan a fitting commemoration.  Chief Legalman Kezzi Colvin of Submarine Group 7, Yokosuka, Japan recalled how federal observance of Juneteenth – which occurred for the first …

Pride Month: It’s Hard to Be What You Don’t See. Why LGBTQ Visibility Matters.

Pride Month: It’s Hard to Be What You Don’t See. Why LGBTQ Visibility Matters.

June 27th, 2022

Three out of the five Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) judge advocates in Bahrain openly identify as part of the LGBTQ community.  Why is that remarkable?  Because for the first time in their careers, they are in the majority.  Add in additional queer-identifying attorneys and service members aboard the installation, and you will find a thriving LGBTQ community in Bahrain. And that is something to celebrate this …

Pride Month: LGBTQ Life in Japan

Pride Month: LGBTQ Life in Japan

June 8th, 2022

For both of us – two judge advocates serving at the Region Legal Service Office Western Pacific headquarters office – living in Yokosuka, Japan has been a whirlwind experience.  Japan is a beautiful, fascinating country that blends tradition and technology.  As COVID-19 restrictions have started easing, we have begun enjoying a wide range of activities, from visiting shrines and temples, to cheering on local baseball teams, to …

Combatant Command Staff Judge Advocates

Combatant Command Staff Judge Advocates

May 26th, 2022

The Chairman's Legal Counsel, Brigadier General Robert Borcherding, hosted the Combatant Command Staff Judge Advocates for a series of briefs in the Pentagon designed to build relationships across the interagency and to share lessons learned on the issues facing the combatant commanders across the globe and across the warfighting domains. The Chairman's Legal Counsel, Brigadier General Robert Borcherding, hosted the Combatant Command Staff Judge Advocates for a series of briefs …

JAG Corps Announces 2022 In-Service Procurement Program Selectees

JAG Corps Announces 2022 In-Service Procurement Program Selectees

May 23rd, 2022

Last month, the Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps named the 2022 In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) selectees – Yeoman 1st Class Christopher Garnow and Legalman 2nd Class Tanya Selvage.
 
Established in 2013, IPP competitively selects Fleet Sailors for a funded law degree and a JAG Corps commissioning path, similar to what the organization’s longstanding Law Education Program offers line officers.
 
This year’s IPP Selection Board met in March to consider …

Not Just Survivors, but Warriors, Fighting Back Against the Nazis

Not Just Survivors, but Warriors, Fighting Back Against the Nazis

May 5th, 2022

Lt. Ryan Feingold, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) command deputy judge advocate, from Miami, Florida, has served in the U.S. Navy for five and a half years. He grew up in a Jewish household and his grandparents on both sides of his family were survivors of the Holocaust. Lt. Ryan Feingold, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) command deputy judge advocate, from Miami, Florida, has served in the U.S. …

Motivated Sailors Wanted! Join the Legalman Rate!

Motivated Sailors Wanted! Join the Legalman Rate!

April 26th, 2022

The Navy’s Legalman community is seeking motivated E-3 and E-4 Sailors who are want to establish a rate or expand their career opportunities through both direct conversion or Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT).  This is an outstanding opportunity for Sailors who have good judgement, resourceful in high pressure situations, and excels in a culture of learning.   The Navy’s Legalman community is seeking motivated E-3 and E-4 Sailors who are want …

Legalman is Joint Command Shore Sailor of the Year

Legalman is Joint Command Shore Sailor of the Year

April 11th, 2022

Legalman 1st Class Luisa Rosado De Los Santos – who currently serves as the Law Office Manager for the Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – was named the 2021 Joint Command Shore Sailor of the Year.  The award was presented by her senior enlisted leader during a special ceremony at the Pentagon on March 1, 2022. Legalman 1st Class Luisa Rosado De Los Santos …

RLSO Southeast Hosts a Visit from Commander, Navy Legal Service Command

RLSO Southeast Hosts a Visit from Commander, Navy Legal Service Command

April 11th, 2022

In February and March, Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE), Defense Service Office Southeast (DSO SE), and Southeastern Region Victim’s Legal Counsel (VLC) hosted two special visits from Commander of Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) Rear Adm. David G. Wilson. In February and March, Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE), Defense Service Office Southeast (DSO SE), and Southeastern Region Victim’s Legal Counsel (VLC) hosted two …

Judge Advocates Support Composite Training Unit Exercise

Judge Advocates Support Composite Training Unit Exercise

April 5th, 2022

Several Navy and Marine Corps judge advocates took part in the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in January and February of this year. Several Navy and Marine Corps judge advocates took part in the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in January and February of …

2021 JAG Legalman of the Year and Naval Legal Service Command Service Member of the Year

2021 JAG Legalman of the Year and Naval Legal Service Command Service Member of the Year

March 21st, 2022

Washington, D.C.  – Navy Legalman 1st Class Phillip Farris – who is assigned to Carrier Strike Group Twelve – has been named the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) 2021 Legalman of the Year. Navy Legalman 1st Class Phillip Farris – who is assigned to Carrier Strike Group Twelve – has been named the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) 2021 Legalman of the Year.
   
Navy Legalman 1st Class Hailee Montes – who is …

JAG Community Observes Black History Month

JAG Community Observes Black History Month

February 28th, 2022

As Black History Month 2022 draws to a close, the Navy JAG community – which includes more than 2,500 officers, enlisted personnel, and civilians in locations around the globe – continues celebrating the many contributions of the organization’s Black members, both past and present. As Black History Month 2022 draws to a close, the Navy JAG community – which includes more than 2,500 officers, enlisted personnel, and …

2020 and 2021 Judge Advocate Award Winners Celebrated

2020 and 2021 Judge Advocate Award Winners Celebrated

February 15th, 2022

In December, the Judge Advocates Association (JAA) named four Navy judge advocates as recipients of the organization’s 2020 and 2021 JAA Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney Awards. In December, the Judge Advocates Association (JAA) named four Navy judge advocates as recipients of the organization’s 2020 and 2021 JAA Outstanding Career Armed Services Attorney Awards.

JAG community members Cmdr. Tracy Reynolds and Reserve Cmdr. Janelle Kuroda received 2021 …