R 041600Z OCT 24 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: [email protected]// POC/S. A. HOGUE/CAPT/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-432-9289/DSN 378/ EMAIL: [email protected]// POC/T. V. GOZZI/1STLT/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-432-9337/DSN 378/ EMAIL:  [email protected]// 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: [email protected].  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.//