News 2015
JAG Corps In-Service Procurement Program Results
The Fiscal Year 2015 Judge Advocate General’s Corps In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) Selection Board met on Feb. 10, 2015 and considered 15 highly qualified applicants. The Fiscal Year 2015 Judge Advocate General’s Corps In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) Selection Board met on Feb. 10, 2015 and considered 15 highly qualified applicants.
The board used the "whole person" concept to identify those applicants with the greatest potential for successful service as a Navy …
Navy Reserve Celebrates Its Centennial
March 3rd Marks the Celebration of U.S. Navy Reserve's 100th Anniversary
Washington DC, - The Navy Reserve will mark its centennial anniversary on Tuesday, March 3rd with a series of events starting in Washington DC and continuing at installations around the country during the year. The events will highlight the history of the Navy Reserve and the remarkable contributions Reserve Sailors have made to the nation's security."Our Centennial commemoration …
Lt. Cmdr. Paul Kapfer Retires After Twenty Years of Naval Service
Lt. Cmdr. Paul C. Kapfer, Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington (RLSO NDW), retired from active duty after twenty years of service in a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, Jan. 23, 2015. Capt. Tammy P. Tideswell served as the guest speaker and spoke at length regarding Kapfer’s leadership and dedication to service.
Kapfer reported to Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine, in 1995 as a trial counsel and branch …
Legal Services for Crime Victims
Navy Victims' Legal Counsel (VLC) provide eligible victims of a military sexual offenses with a dedicated attorney to help them understand the investigation and military justice process, safeguard their legal rights and interests, advocate on their behalf, and obtain additional support in accessing resources that may assist in their recovery. 1. Navy Victims' Legal Counsel (VLC) provide eligible victims of a military sexual offenses with a dedicated attorney to help …
Tax Season: What You Need to Know
When does tax season start and end? The tax season began January 20th and ends April 15th for people in the United States and June 15th for those stationed overseas. Those stationed in combat zones get an automatic extension of 180 days from the last date that the member is in a combat zone. The tax season began January 20th and ends April 15th for people in the United States …
Five Things You Need to Know about Retaliation
The issue of retaliation, especially towards victims of sexual assault, has been in the news lately. Retaliation is a destructive behavior, and you can play a role in preventing and reporting it. Here are five things you need to know about retaliation: The issue of retaliation, especially towards victims of sexual assault, has been in the news lately. Retaliation is a destructive behavior, and you can play a role in …
2014 Legalman & Sailor of the Year
The following message is from JAG Corps senior leaders Vice Adm. Nanette DeRenzi, Rear Adm. James Crawford, III, and Command Master Chief. Please join us in congratulating Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW) Yolanda Driscoll on her selection as the 2014 JAG Corps Legalman of the Year and Legalman 1st Class (AW) Tara Harris on her selection as the 2014 Naval Legal Service Command Sailor of the Year. These two outstanding Sailors …