Story by Troy Miller | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 02.04.2026
Tucked away from the bustling dry docks and piers of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), a small team of legal professionals works tirelessly to defend and enable the shipyard’s critical mission. They are the Office of Counsel, Code 107, the in-house legal team tasked with navigating the complex web of laws and regulations that govern one of America’s oldest, largest and most complex naval shipyards....
Story by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley | 92nd Air Refueling Wing | 07.25.2025
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. — For more than 25 years, Candie Dibble has worn many hats: attorney, mom, and military spouse. Each role came with its own challenges, but it was her experience navigating military life that has shaped her and inspired her to become a fierce advocate for the families who serve behind the scenes. Now, after decades of permanent change of station moves,......
Story by Sarah Zaler | U.S. Army Security Assistance Command | 12.23.2024
Ben Clancy, an attorney-advisor for the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the Army Materiel Command Vincent J. Faggioli Achievement Award for providing outstanding legal support....
Story by Chong Yun Kim | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District | 12.14.2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED) Office of Counsel provides crucial support to the district by acting as both legal advisors and decision-makers, contributing significantly to the district's mission and objectives. To effectively carry out these responsibilities and facilitate the efficient implementation of the district's programs, the Office of Counsel has......
Story by Tonya Johnson | Defense Contract Management Agency | 08.08.2023
Steve Sanders is an attorney at Defense Contract Management Agency Lockheed Martin Fort Worth. He has been a part of the DCMA team for 26 years. He joined the agency when it was still a part of the Defense Logistics Agency....
Story by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster | 6th Air Refueling Wing | 03.30.2023
Together Monroe and Staff Sgt. Jammell Jefferson, Victims Counsel paralegal, handle cases nationwide with primary clients at MacDill AFB, Patrick Space Force Base and Homestead Air Reserve Base. The team spends their time walking the victim through the legal system, providing aid with everything from an Air Force Office of Special Investigations interview to testifying in a trial....
Story by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez | Marine Corps Recruiting Command | 08.16.2022
After receiving their final command from the sergeant instructors at the end of graduation, the four women stood in formation to swear-in during an oath of office ceremony to become judge advocates and newly commissioned officers in the Marines....
Story by Sgt. Erin Morejon | 6th Marine Corps District | 01.31.2022
It is no secret that becoming a lawyer is difficult; long hours devoted to studying, the bar exam, demanding clients, changing laws and deadlines. The list goes on. While many individuals would rather choose the path of least resistance, lawyers often choose their profession because they like a challenge. Then there are the exceptional few who seek an even greater challenge and decide to......
