 Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Jonathan Greenert, spoke at the 2012 National Naval Officers Association, or NNOA, in New Orleans, July 26th. Well, diversity makes us a better name. We have seen time and time again through looking at successful organizations and actually looking at studies. Those that are more diverse outperform those that are not. The Admiral's visit coincided with the NNOA's 40th anniversary celebration. NNOA actively supports the C-Services in recruiting, retaining, and developing the careers of minority officers. This is an organization designed to help individuals obtain the highest positions in the service that they are capable of obtaining. Reporting from New Orleans, I'm Patty Officer, Dr. Greenert.