Navy JAG Corps Judge Advocate General's Corps

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –   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 …

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  –   Mandatory Vaccination
In recent months, the Department of the Navy (DON) has taken significant steps to counter the ongoing threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the health and safety of the Fleet.  On Aug. 31, 2021, NAVADMIN 190/21 message announced the Navy’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.  The NAVADMIN implemented a Aug. 24, 2021 memorandum from the Secretary of Defense requiring vaccination against COVID-19 for all DoD …

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –   On Dec. 13, 2021, the Washington State Bar Association presented Reserve Master Chief Legalman Sally A. Webster – who also works as an attorney for Microsoft Corporation – with the organization’s Pro Bono and Public Service Award at the 2021 APEX Awards virtual event. On Dec. 13, 2021, the Washington State Bar Association presented Reserve Master Chief Legalman Sally A. Webster – who also works as an …

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  –   On Dec. 10, 2021, 10 members of the JAG Community's Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Southeast team participated in a group fitness training event – a local 5K race.  Three earned first place medals for their respective division and age categories. On Dec. 10, 2021, 10 members of the JAG Community's Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Southeast team participated in a group fitness training event – a …

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –   In September 2021, Legalman 1 In September 2021, Legalman 1^st Class Lorena Morales received a LATINA Class Lorena Morales received a LATINA Style Distinguished Military Service Award at the 18th Annual National LATINA Symposium.  Morales currently serves as a paralegal in the Legal Assistance Office at Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Southwest’s branch office in Lemoore, Calif. Distinguished Military Service Award at the 18th Annual National …

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –   Cmdr. Mark deVry and Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Dursa – both admiralty law specialists affiliated with the Navy Reserve Law Program (NRLP) – recently returned home after volunteering on short notice to assist Louisiana officials in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.  The storm – which made landfall in late August and early September – was the deadliest and most destructive Louisiana hurricane since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Cmdr. Mark …

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –   Capt. Kevin Kelly, an accomplished and esteemed member of the Navy Reserve Law Program (NRLP), retired on Nov. 1, 2021 after 32 years of military service. Capt. Kevin Kelly, an accomplished and esteemed member of the Navy Reserve Law Program (NRLP), retired on Nov. 1, 2021 after 32 years of military service.

Reflecting on this milestone, Kelly said he is grateful to many people.  However, first and foremost, …

Washington, D.C.  –   This summer, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completed its Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST).  JAG Community member Lt. Abbie Ortman – who was serving as the discipline officer, or “mini judge,” aboard the Ford – served as the “voice” of the FSST. This summer, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completed its Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST).  JAG Community member Lt. Abbie Ortman – …

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –   Three Navy judge advocates have been named 2021 fellows in the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP).  The program is sponsored by the Navy and hosted by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. Three Navy judge advocates have been named 2021 fellows in the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP).  The program is sponsored by the Navy and hosted by the Josef Korbel …

ANNAPOLIS, Md.  –   Lt. Cmdr. Dennis E. Harbin – a judge advocate currently serving as a joint legal observer and trainer for the J7 Directorate in the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – joined academics and historians from around the globe to present at the U.S. Naval Academy's (USNA) McMullen Naval History Symposium Sept. 23-24, 2021. Lt. Cmdr. Dennis E. Harbin – a judge advocate currently serving as …

SIGONELLA, ITALY  –   Angela Del Popolo loves languages, which helps in her job as a language specialist for the Angela Del Popolo loves languages, which helps in her job as a language specialist for the Region Legal Service Office Europe Africa Central (RLSO EURAFCENT) Detachment Sigonella. (RLSO EURAFCENT) Detachment Sigonella.

A native of Catania, Sicily, Del Popolo’s linguistic affinity began at a very young age. A native of Catania, Sicily, Del …

Washington, D.C.  –   In September, Capt. John Han – a seasoned and decorated member of the Navy Reserve Law Program (NRLP) – was awarded the Military and Veteran Service Award from the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).  The award will be presented to Han at the 2021 NAPABA Convention in December in Washington, D.C. In September, Capt. John Han – a seasoned and decorated member of the Navy …

Washington, DC  –   JAG community member Lt. Cmdr. Alex Homme was awarded the Judge Allan Nathanial Kornblum Award upon his July graduation from National Intelligence University (NIU) master’s degree program.  Homme is an active-duty judge advocate, who currently serves as Deputy Special Assistant for Legal Matters at the Office of the Naval Inspector General in Washington, D.C. JAG community member Lt. Cmdr. Alex Homme was awarded the Judge Allan Nathanial …

WASHINGTON, D.C.  –   The American Bar Association (ABA) has awarded Lt. Michelle Flash – a Navy JAG community member currently serving as staff judge advocate at Naval Special Warfare Group 10 – the 2021 ABA Outstanding Young Military Lawyer Award. The American Bar Association (ABA) has awarded Lt. Michelle Flash – a Navy JAG community member currently serving as staff judge advocate at Naval Special Warfare Group 10 – the …

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Proving the Navy can help you achieve your goals, Legalman 1st Class Chelse Wilson took advantage of the Career Intermission Program (CIP) to earn a law degree and receive a commission into the Judge Advocate General Corps.

“The CIP is beneficial to Sailors of all ranks and rates. The program allows a Sailor to achieve a goal that might not be possible while on active duty, while still …

Jacksonville, Fla.  –   Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE) held a change of command ceremony on July 30, 2021, in the courtroom in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. Region Legal Service Office Southeast (RLSO SE) held a change of command ceremony on July 30, 2021, in the courtroom in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla.
   
Capt. Mark F. Klein, chief of staff for Region Legal Service Offices, presided virtually over …

Falls Church, Va.  –   The Military Health System (MHS) is in the midst of an historical, timely, and necessary healthcare transformation to improve patient care for its 9.6 million beneficiaries, which includes active and Reserve service members, veterans, and their families. The Military Health System (MHS) is in the midst of an historical, timely, and necessary healthcare transformation to improve patient care for its 9.6 million beneficiaries, which includes active …

In November 2020, the Navy published an update to its Fraternization Policy. The new instruction, OPNAVINST 5370.2E, provides updated reporting procedures for instances of fraternization, as well as a more robust discussion section to help members navigate a determination of what relationships might violate the policy. This article is meant to offer a synopsis of the newly published instruction – a lawful general order – and to clarify what responsibilities …

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii  –   On Aug. 15, 2021, two Navy commands – Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Hawaii and RLSO Northwest – merged.  The merger created a unified RLSO headquartered in Bremerton, Wash., with a detachment in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as well as three branch offices in Washington State. On Aug. 15, 2021, two Navy commands – Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) Hawaii and RLSO Northwest – merged.  The merger …