170523-N-MD297-065 LEESBURG, Va. (May 23, 2017) Retired Master Chief Petty Officers of the Navy (MCPON) James Herdt, left, and Terry Scott discuss leadership development during the MCPON Leadership Mess Symposium in Leesburg, Va. The symposium is a forum for the Navy's top enlisted leaders to come together to hear about current issues, programs and practices from MCPON and other senior leaders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)