Gen. Gary Thomas, assistant commandant of the Marine

Gen. Gary Thomas, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses guests during the 47th annual National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) symposium at Admiral Kidd Catering and Conference Center in San Diego, August 8. Founded in 1972, the NNOA is an advocacy organization of active duty, reserve and retired officers, midshipmen and cadets, and interested civilians of all ranks and ethnic groups working together to promote leadership and career development, junior officer mentoring, and professional networking. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/RELEASED)