170525-N-MD297-142 LEESBURG, Va. (May 25, 2017) Retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) James Herdt addresses more than 100 fleet, force, and flag-level command master chiefs during the annual Leadership Mess Symposium hosted by current MCPON Steven S. Giordano in Leesburg, Va. The symposium is designed to be 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)