Jan. 25, 2019

2018 Legalman of the Year and Sailor of the Year

Leaders of the Navy’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) community honored the outstanding service of top enlisted Sailors during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on Jan. 25.

Jan. 18, 2019

Judge Advocate Receives Deep Submergence Insignia

On Dec. 27, 2018, Lt. Sharai Elko – Staff Judge Advocate, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) ELEVEN – earned the Deep Submergence Insignia qualification – a special distinction not often awarded to Navy judge advocates....

Dec. 21, 2018

Legalman Named COMLOG WESTPAC Senior Sailor of the Year

Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC) named Legalman (LN) 1st Class Rebecca Duclayan as its senior Sailor of the year during a ceremony Dec. 7.

Nov. 16, 2018

VLC Program Wins Carrington Crime Victim Attorney Award

On Nov. 2, 2018, the Navy's ground-breaking Victims' Legal Counsel (VLC) program received the American Bar Association's (ABA) annual Frank Carrington Crime Victim Attorney Award in Washington, D.C. The award was a...

Nov. 9, 2018

RLSO Japan Colleague Celebrates 30 Years of Service and Bar Qualification

On Oct. 19, 2018, Capt. Florencio Yuzon and Lt. Francesla Sequeira attended a celebration honoring Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Japan's own Ms. Kazumi Takahara (above, center) for more than 30 years of honorable service with United States Forces Japan (USFJ) and the Japanese Government.

Oct. 19, 2018

Judge Advocate Receives Grateful Nation Award

The Jewish Institute of National Security of America (JINSA) hosted a dinner in Washington, D.C. where JAG community member Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Romelhardt was presented with a Grateful Nation Award on Oct. 10.

Oct. 12, 2018

Whidbey Island Legal Assistance Attorney Wins Award

Ms. Cecilia Welch, the civilian legal assistance attorney and subject matter expert at Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW) Whidbey Island, was recently selected by the Washington State Bar As...

Oct. 5, 2018

Reserve Judge Advocate Earns WSBA Award

The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) named Capt. Les Reardanz – a highly respected member of the Navy Reserve Law Program and a valued colleague in the Navy JAG community – winner of the prestigious APEX 201...

Sept. 14, 2018

Judge Advocate Wins 2018 LATINA Style Award

JAG community member Lt. Kimberly Rios – who currently serves as Navy and Marine Corps Appellate Review Activity (Code 46) appellate government counsel – was awarded a 2018 LATINA Style Distinguished Mil...

June 15, 2018

Lt. Andrea Kissner Receives Military Volunteer in Action Award

Lt. Andrea Kissner, Navy Victims’ Legal Counsel (VLC) Lemoore, received the 2018 Military Volunteer in Action Award from Soroptimist International of Hanford for her work in the community in Ap...

June 1, 2018

Judge Advocates Recognized by JAA and FAPAC

Last month, two Navy judge advocates – Cmdr. Sylvaine Wong and Cmdr. Ken Magee – were honored with Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Awards from the Judge Advocates Association (...

April 20, 2018

Legalman Named 2017 Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year Finalists

Legalman 1st Class Cynthia Hunter, Navy Region Northwest Reserve Component Command, was recently named the 2017 Navy Region Northwest Reserve Sailor of the Year and was one of five finalists to compete for Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year.

April 6, 2018

Judge Advocate Receives Garrison Award

Lt. Lucianna ("Luci") Stamper was recognized at the 2018 U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Legal Conference in Tampa, Florida, as the 2017 Garrison Award winner. The Maj. Gen. ...

March 27, 2018

JAG Spouses Recognized for Outstanding Service in Western Pacific

For sailors and families alike, serving in the Western Pacific Area o­­f Operation comes with unique responsibilities and enormous opportunities. Among these opportunities includes service...

Feb. 16, 2018

Region Legal Service Office Midwest Receives Retention Excellence Award

Last week, Region Legal Service Office Midwest (RLSO MW) was named a fiscal year 2017 Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Retention Excellence Award winner. The award recognizes superior ...

Feb. 9, 2018

Legalmen Named Sea, Shore Sailor of the Year

Legalman 1st Class Jean Yusten was named the 2017 U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Shore Sailor of the Year during a ceremony held at the Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, base theater Jan. 26. The announcement was the culminating event followi...

Feb. 2, 2018

2017 JAG Legalman of the Year and Naval Legal Service Command Sailor of the Year

Leaders of the Navy’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) community honored the outstanding service of top enlisted Sailors during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on Feb. 2. Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW/SCW) Kareshia T. Stallworth – currently assigned to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) – was named the 2017 Legalman of the Year. Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW) Shamia L. Briscoe – currently assigned to Region Legal Service Office Southwest (RLSO SW) – was named the 2017 Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) Sailor of the Year.

Nov. 17, 2017

RLSO NW Winner of the Project Good Neighbor Community Service Award

Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW) was recently selected by Navy Region Northwest as winner of the 2017 Project Good Neighbor Award in the “small command” category. As...

Nov. 3, 2017

NAPABA Names Navy Judge Advocate as 2017 Military and Veteran Service Award Winner

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) named Cmdr. Sylvaine W. Wong, deputy director of the Office of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Military Personnel Division, as the inaugural 2017 NAPABA Military and Veteran Service Awa...

Oct. 24, 2017

Admirable Reserve Officer Promoted to Captain

Navy Reserve Capt. James H. Burns was promoted in a small ceremony at Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE), Jacksonville, Fla., on Aug. 4, 2017. Capt. Anthony Kalams, the Comman...

Oct. 20, 2017

Legalman Receives National Image Inc. Award

Legalman 1st Class Evelin Garcia, assigned to Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW), was selected as the naval active-duty recipient of the 2017 National Image Inc., Meritorious Service Awa...

Sept. 29, 2017

RLSO SE Selects a Deserving Sailor for Meritorious Advancement

Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE) trial office quickly reported for an unscheduled meeting wherein Legalman 2nd Class Keia Greenwood was promoted to petty officer first class by Capt. Patrick Gibbons, commanding officer of RLSO SE on Aug. 3.  Greenwood was selected for advancement under the Meritorious Advancement Program.  

Sept. 22, 2017

Legalman Receives LATINA Style 2017 Distinguished Meritorious Service Award

The LATINA Style organization honored Chief Legalman Alicia R. Cooper, Naval Legal Service Command, with the LATINA Style 2017 Distinguished Meritorious Service Award at the 14th Annual National LATI...

Sept. 8, 2017

2016 Civilians of the Year

The Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) and Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) announced its 2016 Civilians of the Year. The recipients were chosen from a community of highly-talented civilians...

Aug. 18, 2017

Judge Advocates Honored by American Bar Association

Capt. Art Record, deputy assistant judge advocate general (Criminal Law Division), received the Outstanding Military Service Career Judge Advocate Award and Lt. Thomas Caruso, staff judge advocate at...

July 6, 2017

JAA and JAF Honors Two Navy JAGs

Two members of the Navy JAG community – Capt. Charles Passaglia and Cmdr. Clif Hutchinson – were honored with Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Awards. The awards – which are p...

June 13, 2017

Judge Advocate Named SECNAV Innovation Winner

Lt. Andrea Logan, Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington, was named a Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Innovation Award winner in the Innovation Scholar (PME) Category during a ce...

May 23, 2017

NAVCENT Reserve Legal Team Honored for Support

MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) -- Members of a new Navy Reserve legal team providing support to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet (NAV...

May 16, 2017

Naval Hospital Bremerton JAG recognized by Kitsap County Bar Association

The Outstanding Navy Legal Professional Award was presented by the Kitsap County Bar Association to Lt. Timothy J. Donahue, Judge Advocate General Corps, on May 5, 2017. The award noted that his ser...

Jan. 31, 2017

Judge Advocate Earns Prestigious German Military Proficiency Badge

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 Proficien...

Jan. 27, 2017

Navy JAG Community Names Top Enlisted Sailors

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.

Oct. 4, 2016

Judge Advocate Receives WSBA Professionalism Award

The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) presented Poulsbo attorney Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Hinson with its 2016 Professionalism Award. The award is in recognition of his career of legal service to the U.S. Navy. WSBA President Bill Hyslop presented the award at the WSBA Annual Awards Dinner on Sept. 29, 2016, at the Sheraton Seattle.

June 27, 2016

Lt. Cmdr. John Battisti Receives McGinnis Family Award

Lt. Cmdr. John Battisti, judge advocate assigned to the Administrative Law Division (Code 13), received the McGinnis Family Award during the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) graduation at Dewey Field on board Naval Station Newport in Newport, Rhode Islan...

June 22, 2016

2015 Civilians of the Year

Please join us in congratulating the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) and Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) 2015 Civilians of the Year. Chosen from a community of highly-talented civilians, the selectees’ accomplishments were especially deserving of recognition.

June 7, 2016

FAPAC Military Meritorious Service Award

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.

May 23, 2016

Naval Legal Service Command Junior Officer and Sailor of the Quarter

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 S. ...

April 4, 2016

2015 ABA Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel Distinguished Service Awards

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 t...

March 16, 2016

SURFLANT Names Sea, Shore Sailors of the Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 3, 2016) Force Master Chief Jack Callison, left, and Rear Adm. Chris Grady, right, congratulate Legalman 1st Class Shallon Davis for being named Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic 2015 Shore Sailor of the Year. Assigne...

March 2, 2016

Naval Legal Service Command Junior Officer and Sailor of the Quarter

It is my distinct pleasure to recognize outstanding Judge Advocates and Legalmen for professional excellence and dedication to service. The f...

Feb. 22, 2016

Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Names Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year

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 of the Year (SOY).

Feb. 16, 2016

2015 Superior Performance Awards

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:

Feb. 12, 2016

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Sailors of the Year Named

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Adm. Mark Ferguson announced the 2015 CNE-CNA Shore Sailor, Sea Sailor and Junior Sailor of the Year in a ceremony held at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Capodichino, Jan. 29.

Jan. 29, 2016

2015 Legalman of the Year and Naval Legal Service Command Sailor of the Year

The 2015 Legalman of the Year and Naval Legal Service Command Sailor of the Year were announced during a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Jan. 29.

Dec. 8, 2015

NLSC Junior Officer of the Quarter and Sailor of the Quarter

It is my distinct pleasure to recognize outstanding judge advocates and Legalmen for professional excellence and dedication to service. The fo...

Oct. 1, 2015

Lt. Cmdr. Hunter M. Abell Receives WSBA Courageous Award

U.S. Navy officer honored for serving overseas and promoting international relationships From Washington State Bar Association SEATTLE, WA [Sept. 23, 2015] — The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) presented Seattle attorney Lieutenant Commande...

Aug. 18, 2015

Region Legal Service Office Northwest Receives 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 Distingu...

May 19, 2015

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

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. Jones was selected by the 2014 Navy Judicial Screening Board to attend.

April 24, 2015

LAMP 2014 Distinguished Service Awards

The Navy JAG Community proudly nominated five legal assistance attorneys and three commands for the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP) 2014 Distinguished Service Awards. We are pleased to a...

Dec. 5, 2014

IRS Presents Judge Advocate with Service Award

Two senior members from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), flew to Washington, D.C. from Atlanta, Ga., to present Lt. Ericka Droguett, judge advocate assigned to Office of the Judge Advocate Gene...

Aug. 21, 2014

NLSC Junior Officer & Sailor of the Quarter

It is my distinct pleasure to recognize outstanding judge advocates and legalmen for professional excellence and dedication to service. I am pleased to announce that 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 from April to June 2014.