Below are stories shared by our members of how ANSO has helped in their personal and professional growth. What’s your ANSO Story?
Joint ANSO HVLA Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 Kickoff Message
Saludos, ANSO Familia! Un fuerte abrazo para todos! Today we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) 2022. HHM runs from September 15 to October 15 every year. This year’s theme …
ANSO Featured on NBC Nightly News Report
ANSO was featured in a Nightly News report that aired on November 10, 2021, which talked about Hispanic/Latino representation at the upper levels of our military services. Our President, CAPT …
Blanca Rosas, CDR, USCG (Ret)
Saludos! I have been a member of ANSO since 2007. Back then I was a Lieutenant; a friend invited me to one of the annual conferences in San Diego, CA. …
Fernando Patron, Jr., LCDR, USN
I have often wondered who coined the phrase, “Uno y Uno Mas con ANSO.” I suspect CAPT Kathy Contres, USN, was responsible since she was one of the first professionals …
Matthew Angel, LTJG, USN
ANSO continues to foster the personal growth and professional development of Hispanic officers and civilian individuals by providing mentorship, career based networking, training and educational opportunities. ANSO provides members with …
Tamaris Hidalgo, ENS, USCG
When I enlisted in the Coast Guard, it was hard for me to believe that I would possess the qualities that the service would be looking for in an officer. …