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MARADMIN 472/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2024 ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL
SERVICES OFFICERS WESTERN REGION SYMPOSIUM//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/DOD 1020.05/YMD:20230920//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/TM 2030/NOV2021//
NARR/REF A IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1020.05 DOD DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS TALENT MANAGEMENT 2030//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-432-9337/DSN 378/
EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
POC/S. A. HOGUE/CAPT/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-432-9289/DSN 378/
EMAIL: SAMUEL.HOGUE@USMC.MIL//
POC/T. V. GOZZI/1STLT/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-432-9337/DSN 378/
EMAIL: TRAI.GOZZI@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The 2024 Association of Naval Services Officers
(ANSO) Western Region Symposium will be held from 2 – 6 December
2024 at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Officers Club at 4472
Anderson Avenue, San Diego, California, 92145.
2. ANSO is dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and promotion
of Hispanics and Latinos across all ranks of the United States Sea
Services. ANSO fosters the personal growth and professional
development of officers and enlisted personnel. They provide
mentorship, networking, training, and educational opportunities
while engaging the Hispanic community through outreach initiatives.
ANSO is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.
More information can be found on their website at
https:(slash)(slash)www.ansomil.org.
3. During the conference, attendees will benefit from candid and
insightful discussions with public service leaders and amongst
themselves. Additionally, this event offers mutually beneficial
educational opportunities that provide participants and the Service
with a greater understanding of how to work with and capitalize on
the differences and strengths within our Corps.
4. Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Manpower Plans and
Policy Division (MP) will sponsor conference registration fees and
travel expenses for this event. MP will fund travel for seven days
with the travel days being 1 and 7 December 2024. Lodging
reimbursement is limited to the government rate with travelers
utilizing the Integrated Lodging Program as applicable.
Commands may authorize rental cars using unit funds. Attendees must
coordinate with their chain of command for authorization to
participate.
5. Participants require a command endorsement before applying for
sponsored attendance from the first commander in the applicant’s
chain of command. Endorsements must be emailed to the following
email address: smb_mpe_outreach@usmc.mil. The sponsorship
application and command endorsement template can be found on the
following website: https:(slash)(slash)www.manpower.usmc.mil/
wordpress/?active_marine=active-marines-home/manpower-plans-and-
policy-mp/opportunity-diversity-inclusion-branch-mpe/marine-corps-
outreach-mpe-03. Individuals who submit a sponsorship application
will receive an email with coordinating instructions, if approved by
MP for attendance, after the application deadline. Sponsorship
applications must be submitted no later than 0800 (EST), 1 November
2024. Attendees must have a government travel charge card in their
possession and a DTS profile joined to their respective unit.
6. Reserve Marines within the Selected Reserve require approval
from the first O-4 commander in their chain of command to be
considered for participation. Reserve commands are required to
attach their Marines to their unit while attending the conference
using command funding. MP will fund their registration and all
travel expenses during the traveling period of the conference.
7. Uniform of the day for this event is Service “B” for Marines,
Service Khakis for Sailors, and business casual for Civilian
Marines.
8. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
9. Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly,
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve
Affairs.//