White Sands Missile Range celebrates the back-to-back birthdays of its senior paralegal Ms. Bobbie Salas, and its labor attorney, Mr. Michael Schulte Van Muelken. Congratulations to both on turning 21-years-old!! 

SGT Samuel Shon, XVIII ABN Corps, was one of the first Soldiers in line to donate blood at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center during the Fort Bragg Law Week Blood Drive. Armed Services Blood Program products are used for patients of all ages for many reasons—from cancer patients to those with battlefield injuries. Military members and their families depend on blood donors every day.

COL Jeffrey Thurnher, Staff Judge Advocate, USARC, and COL Sue McConnell, Staff Judge Advocate, XVIII ABN Corps, donate blood during the Fort Bragg Law Week Blood Drive. Donors from OSJAs across Fort Bragg stepped up to make the blood drive a success. 

The ASBP is a Defense Health Agency program comprised of dedicated men and women, service members, family members, retirees, veterans, federal employees, and others with a commitment to saving lives worldwide. Without donors, the ASBP cannot meet their mission of supporting military health care operations worldwide with a steady supply of quality blood products. To find you closest ASBP donate center go to: https://dha.mil/About-DHA/Organizational-Structure/Operations-Plans-and-Training/ASBP/Blood-Donor-Centers 

Major Joe Borland, 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), has his arm prepped for donation by a nurse at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center during the Fort Bragg Law Week Blood Drive. 

Armed Services Blood Program blood products are used for military patients of all ages and for many reasons. For example, 40 or more units of blood may be needed for a single trauma victim; 8 units of platelets may be required by leukemia patients undergoing treatment; and a single pint of blood can sustain a premature infant's life for two weeks.

Lieutenant Colonel Sara Tracy, Chief, Administrative and Civil Law, XVIII ABN Corps OSJA, donates blood at the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center during the Fort Bragg Law Week Blood Drive. 

The Armed Services Blood Program is the official military provider of blood products to the U.S. Armed Forces, providing quality blood products for service members, veterans, and their families in times of both peace and war.

To find a ASBP location go to: https://dha.mil/About-DHA/Organizational-Structure/Operations-Plans-and-Training/ASBP/Blood-Donor-Centers

Major Nicole Ulrich, Deputy Chief of Administrative and Civil Law, XVIII ABN Corps, Fort Bragg, NC, donates a pint of blood at the Fort Bragg Law Week Blood Drive. OSJAs from across Fort Bragg competed to see which office could donate the most blood, resulting in approximately 50 donations. 

On 25 April 2025, members of the Fort Huachuca OSJA joined together with Joint Task Force – Southern Border legal teammates (from the 10th Mountain and 4th Infantry Divisions) for a PT hike up Reservoir Hill on Fort Huachuca, topping out at 6,011 feet.

On 23 April, 2025, the Fort Detrick OSJA proudly celebrated four team members who were recognized by the Garrison Commander and Command Sergeant Major for their outstanding civilian service.

Top Left: Mr. Braulio Mercader, Legal Assistance Attorney, received the Civilian Service Commendation Medal.
Bottom Left: Ms. Elizabeth Long, Labor Law Attorney, received the Civilian Service Commendation Medal.
Top Right: Ms. Melissa Blanc, Paralegal Specialist, received the Civilian Service Achievement Medal.
Bottom Right: Mr. Gary Zolyak, Environmental Law Attorney, received the Civilian Service Commendation Medal.

We are incredibly proud of their achievements and dedicated service to the Fort Detrick community. Congratulations to all!

SFC Joshua Kirk, youth sports coach extraordinaire, was recognized as the Joint Readiness Training Center and FT Johnson’s Volunteer of the Quarter.  As Senior Paralegal Observer Controller/Trainer for Operations Group, SFC Kirk helped train ten Brigade Combat Teams a year to deploy, fight, and win in large scale combat operations. From L to R: BG Jason Curl (Commanding General), Joanna Kirk (SFC Kirk’s wife), SFC Joshua Kirk, and CSM Oracio Pena (Post CSM).

Legal Assistance Office Superstar Volunteer Thomas Warner is presented the Fort Bliss OSJA Volunteer of the Year Award by Fort Bliss Senior Commander BG Paul Krattiger and Garrison CSM David Sweeney.

The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command 1st Space Brigade's Brigade Judge Advocate CPT Emily Lessin and four other Brigade Soldiers took first place in the women's heavy weight division, defined by the weight of the load carried by participants, at the 2025 Bataan Memorial Death March on March 22 at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Congratulations CPT Lessin from the entire USASMDC OSJA staff!

Pictured from left to right are Maj. Holly Cross, 1st Lt. Serissa Baxter, Capt. Kelsey Haslam, Capt. Emily Lessin and Sgt. Cynthia Rivera.

Incoming 3rd Circuit Regional Defense Counsel, Will Rothstein at his LTC promotion. Pictured with girlfriend, Stef, and parents, Barbara and Robert.

MAJ Dan Rendleman, Senior Defense Counsel (FCKY), conducting outreach at the Mississippi College School of Law with Dean Emeritus and Retired Judge Advocate, Jim Rosenblatt (far right).

On 19 March 2025, the Fort Gregg-Adams OSJA had the privilege of witnessing the hard charging PFC McLemore get promoted to Specialist. This was due to the new Soldier Referral Program in which she referred seven people to join the Army in a very short period of time. The honor of promoting her was done by her Military Justice NCOIC SGT(P) Cheaves, her son Mylo and daughter Mila.

From Left to right Deputy Judge Advocate LTC Carter, Legal Administrator CW2 Otero, HHC 1SG Scott, SPC McLemore, Chief of Military Justice MAJ Cerchio, HHC Commander CPT Anderson, NCOIC of Military Justice SGT(P) Cheaves, OSJA Platoon Sergeant  SSG Jones.