220727-N-TH560-0200 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (July 27, 2022) – Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman takes a question from an attendee at the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) 50th Year Symposium, July 27, 2022. As the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer for the U.S. Navy, Cheeseman spoke about the development and implementation of strategic DEI initiatives into the service’s culture, policies, programs and core functions. The annual NNOA conference aims to increase attendees’ overall awareness of issues affecting the sea service while hosting educational and professional development workshops, seminars, and exhibits. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeanette Mullinax)