News & Notes
2023 Issue 1
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Fort Riley’s SDC, MAJ Joe DeFlorio, and the regional paralegal NCOIC, SFC Matthew Dutcher, in front of the TDS building at Fort Riley, KS, on 16 May 2023. (Credit: LTC Ted Allison)
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BG Daryl O. Hood (left), Commanding General, 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to MAJ William J. Cook III (right) during his retirement ceremony on Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, on 21 February 2023. MAJ Cook concluded his twenty-year Army career as the Command Judge Advocate at the 20th CBRNE Command. (Credit: Angel Martinez-Navedo)
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The Judge Advocate General, LTG Stuart W. Risch, visited Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, in February 2023 as part of his ongoing outreach and recruiting efforts. During his visit, LTG Risch met COL Carlos Caceres, Commanding Officer of the 1st Mission Support Command, and various Army legal teams from the 1st Mission Support Command, Puerto Rico National Guard, and U.S. Garrison Command Fort Buchanan. (Credit: SGT Marcus Moyett)
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On Law Day, 1 May 2023, CPT Missi Fredette, military justice advisor, taught second-, third-, and fourth-grade students about the importance of voting. (Credit: Nathan Clinebelle)
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MSG Jennifer Kelly (center), Chief Paralegal NCO, 143d Expeditionary Sustainment Command, stands with newly inducted NCOs with the Camp Beuhring Office of the Command Judge Advocate for a group photo in front of the NCO arch at the NCO induction ceremony at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. The NCO induction ceremony celebrates the newly promoted joining the ranks of a professional NCO corps and emphasizes and builds on the pride of such an elite corps. (Credit: CPT Katherine Alegado)
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MAJ Earle Noel (right), SJA, Joint Task Force Civil Support, received simulated mission updates during Exercise Vibrant Response 23, on 26 April 2023. Joint Task Force Civil Support conducts chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response and all-hazards defense support of civil authorities’ operations in support of the lead Federal agency to save lives, mitigate human suffering, and prevent further injury. Vibrant Response is an annual U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command-directed Command Post Exercise planned in coordination with DoD, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and other Federal and state partners. As USNORTHCOM’s Joint Force Land Component Command, U.S. Army North regularly plans and conducts this multicomponent exercise. (Credit: SSG Jacob Derry, Air Force)
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MAJ Joseph D. Librande, student at the 71st Graduate Course, competed in the Fuji Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition in Lynchburg, VA, on 22 April 2023. MAJ Librande took first place (gold) in the welterweight division (170-185 lb). Also competing in the competition were his sons: David (13 years old) took gold, and Patrick (10 years old) took silver. (Credit: MAJ Joseph D. Librande)
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SGT Dawn R. Montalvo (front row, 1st from the right), Administrative Law Paralegal NCO at U.S. Army South, poses for a photo behind the Pentagon Memorial with her group during National Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. (Credit: SGT Dawn R. Montalvo)
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TJAGLCS faculty/staff and the 220th OBC compete in a friendly softball game held at the UVA softball field. (Credit: Avital Romberg)
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COL Joseph A. Keeler (then-ARSOUTH SJA) and LTC Stephen Hernandez (deputy SJA) during COL Keeler’s retirement farewell. COL Keeler retired with thirty years of service on 21 April 2023. (Credit: SGT Dawn Montalvo)
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The Fort Carson TDS Office (4th Circuit) inspected earth works and learned about the capabilities of the mountain complex in Cheyenne Mountain, CO. Individuals include (from left to right) SGT Alex Hernicz; CPT Tim Bowman; MAJ Ira Gallagher; Engineering Flight Chief, Mr. Patrick Wentzel; Air Force Maj. George Statzell; and LTC Ted Allison. (Credit: LTC Ted Allison)
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In celebration of National Law Day, RCSM Michael J. Bostic, BG Alison C. Martin, and LTG Stuart W. Risch prepare to cut a cake at TJAGLCS. (Credit: Billie Suttles, TJAGLCS)
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SPC Ozlem Sayal, paralegal specialist with the 369th Sustainment Brigade, New York Army National Guard, is recognized as the Hellfighter Sustainer of the Week during a ceremony conducted by CSM Curtis Moss, Senior Enlisted Advisor at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. SPC Sayal was chosen because of her extraordinary confidence and competence. (Credit: SSG Sebastian Rothwyn)