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Fleet Diversity Council to meet April 7

The 11th semi-annual Fleet Diversity Council will be held April 7 in San Diego.

The event is part of the Navy’s diversity initiatives. It is open for all interested military government personnel, with a strong emphasis on San Diego-area naval bases, but command-funded travel from other areas is authorized and encouraged, according to NavAdmin 089/10.

Command equal opportunity officers and equal opportunity advisers are strongly encouraged to attend.

The day will include two identical sessions. The first runs from 8 to 11 a.m. at the 32nd Street Naval Station base theater, Building 71. The second will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lowry Theater at Naval Air Station North Island.

The council’s purpose is to educate sailors, officers and civilians on the value of diversity and the Navy's multiple diversity initiatives. Keynote speaker at both sessions will be Samuel Betances, who will highlight diversity and its role in the Navy.

If you or someone in your command plans to attend, contact Master Chief Damage Controlman James Hervey at 619-532-4797/DSN 522 or james.hervey@navy.mil; or Senior Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Ferdinand Biscocho at 619-545-8634/DSN 735, or ferdinand.biscocho@navy.mil, by April 2.

Dress will be uniform of the day or civilian equivalent.