News April 2021

Victims’ Legal Counsel Program Provides Essential Support

Victims’ Legal Counsel Program Provides Essential Support

April 30th, 2021

As Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) – which is commemorated each April throughout the Department of Defense – draws to a close, the Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps continues working tirelessly on behalf of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.  Its Victims’ Legal Counsel (VLC) program has provided assistance and advocacy to more than 6,100 people since its inception, fulfilling a critical legal need. …

Navy Legalman Members are Meritoriously Advanced

Navy Legalman Members are Meritoriously Advanced

April 26th, 2021

Two Sailors from the Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) community earned promotions through the U.S. Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) in February.

Legalman 1st Class Tyler M. Belz and Legalman 1st Class  Abigail G. Morgan – formerly 2nd Class Petty Officers – were both promoted to the next paygrade.

“This program is intended to give commands greater authority to better shape our Navy by developing …

Judge Advocate Receives 2021 Richard R. Baxter Military Prize

Judge Advocate Receives 2021 Richard R. Baxter Military Prize

April 14th, 2021

Lt. Cmdr. Dennis Harbin – a judge advocate currently serving as a joint legal observer and trainer for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – was awarded the 2021 Richard R. Baxter Military Prize by the American Society of International Law (ASIL) Lieber Society on the Law of Armed Conflict. His writing topic was “Targeting Submarine Cables.”

The Lieber Society serves as ASIL’s focal point for the study …

Colleagues Celebrate Capt. Noone’s Retirement from the Navy Reserve Law Program

Colleagues Celebrate Capt. Noone’s Retirement from the Navy Reserve Law Program

April 8th, 2021

After a long and illustrious career spanning more than 30 years – including several deployments and assignments all over the world – Capt. Gregory P. Noone retired from the Navy Reserve as a judge advocate on Feb. 1, 2021.

Described as “one of a kind,” colleagues say the mere mention of Noone’s name will render a smile of recognition and admiration from countless members the active component and Reserve JAG …