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The Army Lawyer | 2026 Issue 2View PDF

News & Notes

Written By
Christian Phanthasy
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2026-06-25

News & Notes

The 117th Legal Operations Detachment, which supports New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada for the Army Reserve JAG Corps, conducted Annual Training at Fort Huachuca, AZ. The unit slept in field tents, com

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The 117th Legal Operations Detachment, which supports New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada for the Army Reserve JAG Corps, conducted Annual Training at Fort Huachuca, AZ. The unit slept in field tents, completed an AFT, and ran an M4 and an M17 range. (Source: JAGCNet)

The 231st Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course. (Source: TJAGLCS)

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The 231st Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course. (Source: TJAGLCS)

The 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) legal office was flown from Pope Army Airfield via Osprey to Okracoke Beach, NC, to celebrate SPC Arika L. DuCl

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The 4th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) legal office was flown from Pope Army Airfield via Osprey to Okracoke Beach, NC, to celebrate SPC Arika L. DuClos’s reenlistment. The office was escorted by her father, MGySgt DuClos, USMC, which also commemorated the last flight of his career. (Source: JAGCNet)

The U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and Center for Law and Military Operations (CLAMO) hosted Paralegal Employment in Large-Scale Combat Operations (PELSCO) at Schofield Barracks, HI. This four-day course

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The U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and Center for Law and Military Operations (CLAMO) hosted Paralegal Employment in Large-Scale Combat Operations (PELSCO) at Schofield Barracks, HI. This four-day course was designed to educate paralegals with the knowledge, doctrine, and tools to effectively integrate in and contribute to the tactical staff. Twenty-four paralegals across theatre successfully completed the course with sixteen noncommissioned officers receiving trainer certificates. (Source: JAGCNet)

MAJ Julia Flores (center), military professor at the Stockton Center for International Law, stands with fellow presenters and facilitators of the Stockton Center for International Law’s Naval Warfare

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MAJ Julia Flores (center), military professor at the Stockton Center for International Law, stands with fellow presenters and facilitators of the Stockton Center for International Law’s Naval Warfare Academy in Lisbon, Portugal, an event that brought experts from across the world together to educate international military and civilian personnel on key topics in naval warfare. (Source: Stockton Center for International Law)

Six members of the 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Hawai‘i Office of the Staff Judge Advocate earned the Expert Soldier Badge following a demanding three-week course, with fewer than 400 of 1,200

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Six members of the 25th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Hawai‘i Office of the Staff Judge Advocate earned the Expert Soldier Badge following a demanding three-week course, with fewer than 400 of 1,200 Soldiers successfully completing all requirements. From left to right: CPT Brianna Heller, CPT Corey Granko, SSG Josephine Embola, CPT Kristen Coppock, MAJ Kevin Miller, and MAJ Ian Smith. (Credit: SGM Rodney Cabrera)

Members of the 3d Cavalry Regiment Brave Rifles legal shop successfully completed their Spur Ride at Fort Hood, TX, and were awarded the Order of the Spur. From left to right: PV2 Erick Loyo, PFC Mich

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Members of the 3d Cavalry Regiment Brave Rifles legal shop successfully completed their Spur Ride at Fort Hood, TX, and were awarded the Order of the Spur. From left to right: PV2 Erick Loyo, PFC Michael Hamby, CPT Charles Carter Lorant, and MAJ Joshua Dimkoff. (Source: JAGCNet)

Judge advocates, paralegals, and Soldiers interested in law from Task Force Guardian, Joint Task Force - Southern Border toured the U.S. District Court by the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, TX. Compris

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Judge advocates, paralegals, and Soldiers interested in law from Task Force Guardian, Joint Task Force - Southern Border toured the U.S. District Court by the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, TX. Comprised of various National Guard and Reserve units, the group observed hearings and met with Magistrate Judge Christopher dos Santos and U.S. Attorney’s Office representatives, Federal Public Defenders, and U.S. Marshals. (Source: JAGCNet)

1LT Lorenzo Cortezano, a FLEP Select from 1ABCT, 1CD, graduated from the Sabalauski Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, KY. The 101st OSJA showed up in force to support. From left to right: 1LT Danie

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1LT Lorenzo Cortezano, a FLEP Select from 1ABCT, 1CD, graduated from the Sabalauski Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, KY. The 101st OSJA showed up in force to support. From left to right: 1LT Daniel Jenkins, CPT Abigail Gill, 1LT Cortezano,

CPT Julius Brittman, and CPT Seth Corley. 1LT Cortezano will attend Villanova Law School this fall. (Source: JAGCNet)

MSG Amanda Corbitt, chief paralegal of the 4th ESC, San Antonio, TX, completed the 130th Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon concluded her World Marathon Major (WMM) six-star journey, which she start

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MSG Amanda Corbitt, chief paralegal of the 4th ESC, San Antonio, TX, completed the 130th Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon concluded her World Marathon Major (WMM) six-star journey, which she started at the 2014 NYC Marathon. The original six Abbott WMM races consist of Boston, Chicago, New York City, London, Tokyo, and Berlin. (Source: JAGCNet)