The annual AcademyWomen Officer Women Leadership Symposium (OWLS) will be held April 21-22 at the Women In Military Service for America Memorial, Arlington, Virginia.

Held annually, OWLS includes educational and professional development workshops, seminars and exhibits designed to enhance the professional knowledge of attendees while increasing overall awareness of issues affecting women in the military.

The symposium offers an opportunity for female officers, midshipmen and senior enlisted to benefit from the open dialogue, career enhancing information, and mentoring opportunities.

While all service members are eligible, ideal candidates for the symposium include outstanding officers, midshipmen, and senior enlisted, who are at a career decision point. All 66 available Navy-funded registrations will be coordinated through the Navy Office of Outreach and Engagement (OPNAV N134). To obtain a conference registration reservation, contact Lt. Jessica Powell at (703) 604-5406 or jessica.powell@navy.mil. Registrants are not restricted to the local National Capital Region, but only 30 travelers are permitted at the expense of their parent command. Uniform for Navy personnel will be service khaki for E-7 and above and service uniform for E-6 and below.

Commands outside of the 30 approved travelers are not authorized to expend travel funds, including lodging, transportation, and meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). Lunch will be provided on April 21 and 22 for those attending. All other meals will be purchased by the attendee.

More information can be found on the AcademyWomen website at
http://academywomen.org/events/home.php/#.

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