News February 2018

Submarine Lawyers

February 28th, 2018

Lt. Jared Hudson and I recently went underway to provide legal assistance to the crew of the USS Newport News (SSN 750).  Lt. Jared Hudson and I recently went underway to provide legal assistance to the crew of the USS Newport News (SSN 750). 

The "New-News" is a Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine.  It is 362 feet long and 33 feet wide at its widest point.  While underway we drafted and …

RLSO NW Says Goodbye to Historic Building 243

February 27th, 2018

In January 2018, Region Legal Service Office Northwest (RLSO NW) said goodbye to Building 243, which served as the home for the Branch Office at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) for over three decades. Building 243 at NASWI was built in 1945 to serve as a multi-use structure. Throughout its lifespan, the building hosted a number of residents and served numerous functions. According to records dating back to 1958, …

Intelligence Specialist Selected for JAG Corps In-Service Procurement Program

Intelligence Specialist Selected for JAG Corps In-Service Procurement Program

February 23rd, 2018

The Fiscal Year 2018 Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) selection board met in February to consider 24 highly qualified applicants and selected Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Thaddeus H. Tate Jr., Office of Naval Intelligence. The Fiscal Year 2018 Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) selection board met in February to consider 24 highly qualified applicants and selected Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Thaddeus H. …

Region Legal Service Office Midwest Receives Retention Excellence Award

February 16th, 2018

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 accomplishment in executing programs and policies that best enable Sailors to succeed in their careers. 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 …

Legalmen Named Sea, Shore Sailor of the Year

February 9th, 2018

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. 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 …

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

February 2nd, 2018

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 …

JAG Pays a Visit to Southeast JAG Community Staff

February 1st, 2018

Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III, Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Navy, and Master Chief Jondell Ritchie, Command Master Chief for Naval Legal Service Command, visited with JAG community personnel at three installations within Navy Region Southeast -- Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, and Naval Air Station Pensacola, Dec. 4-6, 2017. Vice Adm. James W. Crawford III, Judge Advocate General (JAG) of …