evidence: In a press release on Friday, the Department of Defense announced that the President has nominated Rear Admiral Darse "Del" E. Crandall Jr., JAGC, U.S. Navy, to be the next Judge Advocate General of the Navy, and for appointment to the grade of Vice Admiral. [...] Since 2018, Admiral Crandall has served with distinction as Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy and Commander, Naval Legal Service Command (CNLSC). He helped navigate the JAG Community through significant challenges, while pushing for progress at every turn. As CNLSC, he skillfully led more than 1,000 attorneys, enlisted Legalmen, and civilian employees at 14 commands, as well as personnel assigned to the Naval Justice School and Victims’ Legal Counsel Program. Admiral Crandall’s extensive legal experience, tireless work ethic, steady character, and dedication to our shared Navy mission have been evident to anyone who has worked with him, or watched him work.