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“I was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to picking out a career field, but during my second year of college I enrolled in a public policy class and re- ally connected with my professor who helped find my love for the curriculum being taught,” said Lee. “When he sug- gested that I take an internship over that summer, it happened to be at a law firm, which cemented my passion for the field.”
After graduating from law school, Lee was elected as a local county judge in 2008. He began to renew his interest in serving his country, which led to him pursuing a commission in the Air Force Reserves and joining the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) in 2011.
“It took me some time to find the right path, but I always felt drawn to govern- ment service. The bench gave me that opportunity locally, but I always felt as if there was a greater way to serve,” said Lee. “The Air Force Reserve gave me that opportunity, a way to serve not just my community, but to the nation that has given so much to my family.”
Lee would attend Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., where he received a firsthand point of view of life in the military.
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Maj. Christopher Lee, 926th Wing staff judge advocate, poses for a photo at the North Las Vegas Municipal Court, Nev., Sept. 9, 2025.
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gap between the two systems to achieve Total Force Integration.
“Cooperating with the active duty legal office was amazing,” said Lee. “The Air Force is getting the benefit of both perspectives and in return, I’ve learned so much from my Active-Duty counter- parts as well.”
Serving as a Traditional Reservist, Lee found that balancing both civilian and military duty has strengthened his goal in upholding the law and his respect for those beside him.
“As our Staff Judge Advocate, Major Lee brings exceptional depth and breadth of knowledge and experience to our wing,” said Col. Shannon Cary, 926th Wing deputy commander. “His distinguished service as a judge in our community fur- ther sharpens his perspective, while his consummate professionalism and counsel are truly invaluable to our leaders.”
Rooted in the steadfast belief that justice and law are living principles, Lee has built a career on defending those ideals through his continued service to the country.
“The most rewarding thing has been my service to my country through service to my fellow Airmen,” said Lee. “It’s not an easy path to finding that balance, but at the end of the day we’re doing this to continue the Air Force’s mission and for the love of our country.”
“When I got off the bus at OTS, I had no idea what to expect. It was difficult realizing I would be away from my family for such a period,” said Lee. “Being 32 at the time, it was humbling having instruc- tors in their 20s yelling at me for not having my shoelaces tucked in. Looking back, I am thankful for that experience because it reminded me of the things that I am grateful for now.”
As the Chief Judge of the North Las Vegas Municipal Court, Major Lee can use his civilian experience to benefit the military. Recently, Lee assisted the Air Force Warfare Center Judge Advocate office at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada by allowing JAG officers to utilize his court chambers for court proceedings. As a Citizen Airman, he works alongside his active duty counterparts in bridging the
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