Why Attend?

Top 5 Reasons to attend the ANSO Symposium:



  1. Unparalleled Joint Leadership Development (USN/USMC/USCG Flag presentations on Sea Service Issues)

  2. Top-notch Mentoring (Senior Officer Mentoring)

  3. Networking (Get inspired by your high performing peers)

  4. Outreach to Youth (Give something back to the San Antonio Community)

  5. Location, Location, Location (We are taking the opportunity to your doorstep)

Who should attend?



  • Commissioned Officers (Active and Retired)

  • Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (Active and Retired)

  • Junior Enlisted personnel considering applying to programs leading to a commission in the Sea Services

  • Civilian Executives from Government and Industry

  • Community Outreach representatives interested in promoting educational opportunities to our youth

  • Human Resource personnel from Industry

Why is it important for you to attend?



  • Meet senior leaders in the three Sea Services (both military and civilian)

  • Discuss important issues relevant to a successful career (in and out of the military)

  • Stay up to date on the latest diversity issues and programs

  • Serve as a POSITIVE role mode while mentoring and encouraging junior officers and enlisted to continue "serving" our Country

  • Serve as a POSITIVE role mode while mentoring high school students to get an education and continue to grow through "serving" our Country

  • Discuss ways to promote ANSO's vision through outreach