NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec. 17, 2021) Vice Adm. Darse E. Crandall, Jr., Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Navy, is greeted by Capt. Paul Lanzilotta, USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) commanding officer, during a ship visit, Dec. 17, 2021. Crandall received a tour of Ford’s Bridge, flight deck, and supply department before meeting with the ship’s legal department to discuss community matters. Crandall is the 45th JAG of the Navy and serves as the principal military legal counsel to the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operations. He also leads the 2,500 attorneys, enlisted legalmen and civilian employees of the worldwide Navy JAG Corps community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Seelbach) (This image has been altered by blurring out badges for security purposes)