The U.S. Navy hosted a ceremony September 20 to mark the retirement of Captain James A. Backstrom Jr., of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, after 30 years of service.

Among his many positions throughout his career, Backstrom served as commanding officer of Naval Reserve NAVJAG 106, supporting management of the JAG Corps, and commanding officer of Civil Law Support Activity 206, including acting as deputy assistant judge advocate general for general litigation.