Region Legal Service Office Naval District Washington - RLSO NDW

03/17/2022

Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document. A power of attorney allows someone else to act on your behalf or exercise your rights. You should seek the advice of...

03/16/2022

**Legal Assistance Services Update**

01/17/2022

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We remember and celebrate today the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay

12/09/2021

RLSO NDW personnel ventured out to the Capital Area Food Bank on Tuesday to help put together boxes of food that will be distributed throughout the community. Thanks to Capital Area Food Bank for having us. We loved having a chance to give back!

12/07/2021

11/17/2021

Last week, we said goodbye to LN1 Steward who has been a steadfast leader in Command Services since 2019, not to mention our 2021 Sailor of the Year. She will be so missed, but we are excited to see what great adventures are ahead of her as she moves on to her next command. Fair winds and following seas, LN1! Don’t forget your RLSO NDW family!

11/11/2021

Veterans Day Message.mp4

Veterans Day Message.mp4

10/13/2021

Happy 246th Birthday U.S. Navy! 🥳🎂⚓️

09/15/2021

On 30 August, RLSO NDW held a Change of Command where CDR Sara de Groot was relieved as commanding officer by CAPT David Gonzalez. CAPT Mark Klein presided over the ceremony. Thank you to CDR de Groot for all your hard work as CO, and welcome aboard to CAPT Gonzalez!

09/11/2021

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Today, we honor and remember the sacrifice of all those who were lost and all those who served 20 years ago. We will never forget.

09/10/2021

CAPT Gonzalez presents awards to LCDR Rowen and LT Greco for their amazing work at RLSO NDW during their tours. Fair winds and following seas, gentlemen!

07/07/2021

Last week, RLSO NDW said “Fair winds and following seas” to CAPT McLeod, as CDR deGroot relieved him at the Change of Command Ceremony onboard Washington Navy Yard.

04/23/2021

Congratulations to LN1 Steward on her recent re-enlistment! LN1 is the backbone of the Command Services Department, and we could not be more proud of her. Bravo Zulu, LN1!

03/29/2021

Thanks to LT Greco for sharing his awesome underway experience! Read on to learn more about what his experience was like:

A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to go underway. I learned a great deal both from shadowing the legal team onboard and from meeting with various departments to hear about their work, how they support the ship, and how they interact with JAGs. Perhaps the single most valuable piece of this underway, though, was the opportunity to see a different side of the Navy. Not only did I get to experience living and working on a warship at sea, but I also had the opportunity to meet many people I would not have otherwise had the occasion to interact with. The JAG Corps has a very specific mission and sometimes this can obscure the bigger picture. One of the ways this manifests itself is in the very few opportunities we have to interact with sailors—particularly junior enlisted sailors—outside of the realm of discipline. My week underway allowed me the opportunity to meet countless phenomenal sailors who are proficient at their jobs and passionate about their work. I am extremely grateful for this frame of reference and for the enhanced understanding of the challenges and stresses underway sailors face. I am confident that what I learned during this experience will benefit me in my career going forward and I would highly recommend similar opportunities to other FTJAs.

03/04/2021

02/23/2021

01/04/2021

Happy 49th Birthday, Legalmen!

Happy birthday, Legalmen!

12/08/2020

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎈🎉

Happy Birthday, Navy JAG Corps!

10/13/2020

Victory At Sea

We don't look a day over 240🎂🎉 Happy birthday, Shipmates!

09/17/2020

Congratulations to LTJG Kinning! Formerly a Senior Chief, LTJG Kinning commissioned yesterday as part of the JAG Corps’ In-Service Procurement Program. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the officer-realm, and we can’t wait to watch his career continue!

09/02/2020

Congratulations to LT Peglau, LCDR Juhn and LCDR Rowan on their promotions yesterday! All very well deserved!

06/15/2020

Gate hours at Washington Navy Yard have changed!

6th St. gate will be open on weekdays, 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, N St. gate will support the commute rush hours, as needed.

There are no changes to gate operations at the other fence lines. Questions? Send us a message using the button below!

05/11/2020

Navy Lawyers - Student Program | U.S. Navy JAG Corps

Navy Lawyers - Student Program | U.S. Navy JAG Corps

The Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps provides solutions, from a military perspective, to legal issues involving military operations, organization, and personnel, wherever and whenever such solutions are required, with primary focus on operations, accountability, Sailor legal readiness, and Navy...

04/27/2020

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NDW will shift to summer uniform effective 0001Q (local), May 4, 2020. NDW is the area uniform coordinator for Naval shore activities and Navy personnel ashore in the National Capital Region.

The NDW message can be found here: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ndw/about/ndw-uniform-shift-information.html

04/09/2020

Please join us in congratulating Legalman 2nd Class Joshua Miller on his Meritorious Advancement to Legalman 1st Class.

04/01/2020

Due to recent COVID-19 developments, the JAGC has extended the 2L Accession Selection Board Application Deadline to Friday, May 29, 2020. All Structured Interviews should be requested by Friday, May 15. If you encounter circumstances that prevent you from completing the application or Structured Interview by the deadline, please contact the Navy Accessions Office at [email protected].

03/30/2020

Governor Northam Issues Statewide Stay at Home Order

Governor Northam Issues Statewide Stay at Home Order

Governor Ralph Northam, 73rd Governor of Virginia

03/30/2020

governor.maryland.gov

governor.maryland.gov

03/30/2020

** Current as of 24 Jan 22. **

03/23/2020

** UPDATED: 23 Mar 20 **

03/21/2020

PCS On Hold? Why You Might Want to Visit Legal Now
Cmdr. John Bauer, Chief of Naval Personnel Legal Office

Sailors waiting out the 60-day hold on Permanent Change of Station moves should consult their local Legal Assistance Office before notifying a landlord of intent to terminate their lease or even if they need to negotiate an extension.

In situations like this, Congress has given military members wide ranging protections under a 2003 law known as the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Known as the SCRA, the law’s legal reach protects service members when signing rental agreements or negotiating credit card rates as well as postpones mortgage foreclosure and some civil judicial proceedings for those on active duty in the military.

This is important because once the travel ban is lifted and Sailors are given adjusted transfer dates, there are situations where they could lose some or all of their SCRA lease termination protection if they don’t handle things correctly up front.

For example, Sailors should be aware if they negotiate a lease extension while in receipt of PCS orders -- even if the orders are subsequently modified -- they risk jeopardizing their lease termination protections under the act.

So, if you have received, or are expecting to receive, PCS orders and have not yet terminated your current lease, you should consider waiting until the Navy lifts the stop-movement order and reauthorizes PCS moves. Even once the travel ban is lifted, it may take some time to turn your move back on.

However, if you have already requested an early lease termination under the SCRA, seek immediate from your Legal Assistance Office in contacting your landlord to request a voluntary lease extension.

Any agreement to re-let or extend a lease, however, should be written and signed by both you and your landlord with specific language that protects you from losing SCRA protections.

If your landlord won’t give the extension, it’s not the end of the world, but you may have to relocate on an interim basis.

Under Joint Travel Regulation Section 051904(b), a short-distance move may be authorized when vacating local private-sector housing because of an involuntary tour extension. You could also contact the local transportation office to request the short-distance household goods move allowed in Chapter 5 of the same travel regulations.

For further assistance, call your local Legal Assistance Office to arrange a phone consultation with a legal assistance attorney

03/20/2020

Naval District Washington has directed all installations within the region to elevate current Health Protection Condition to Charlie (minus). NDW installations include
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Naval Support Activity Washington, Naval Support Activity Annapolis, and Naval Support Activity South Potomac. Be sure to follow their pages for installation specific measures.

At this time, Navy installations will not completely lock down a base nor conduct medical screenings at entry control points. The current number of cases in the U.S. and potential exposure during CDC's "sustained community transmission" and current DoD guidance warrant formalizing the increased health protection measures that most people are already implementing, such as continuing strict hygiene (no handshaking, wipe common-use items); social distancing, postponing/cancelling non-essential activities, avoiding large groups of more than 10 people and if exposed, consulting medical personnel and self-isolating per CDC guidelines. These efforts are done to safeguard our ability to continue to defend the homeland.

Examples of actions taken during HPCON C (minus) include:

- Cancel installation sponsored events.
- Reduced personnel at public institutions (essential personnel only).
- Direct telework plans.
- Practice social distancing.

As individuals you should continue to:

- Avoid unnecessary contact with others, such as shaking hands and hugging.
- Avoid unnecessary travel, especially to areas known to be experiencing active disease transmission.
- Ensure supplies of food, medication, and other items needed for babies and pets are available to last at least 14 days.
- Prepare for travel restrictions and cancellation of public gatherings, such as school, religious, and other community activities; make alternative arrangements for childcare.
- Observe local guidance on movement restrictions and access requirements for military installations.
- Seek guidance from employers and unit leaders about changes to work practices (e.g., telework) and training events.
- Comply with medical orders for self-isolation or quarantine.
- Take everyday actions to stop the spread of germs.

03/19/2020

03/14/2020

DOD bans all domestic travel for personnel and families amid coronavirus crisis

DOD bans all domestic travel for personnel and families amid coronavirus crisis

The restrictions will be in effect until May and will limit troops to local leave only.