160720-N-NM917-010 YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 20, 2016) - Commanding Officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Capt. Matt Paradise, left, CFAY Naval Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ebrima Darboe, Pacific Command Fleet Master Chief  Susan Whitman, Lt. j.g. Michael Madrid, attached to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) and U.S. 7th Fleet Command Master Chief Benjamin Howat talk about tradition during the LEAD (Leadership, Equality and Diversity) 2016 symposium. LEAD 2016 is a one-day symposium focusing on cultivating leadership and understanding of equality and diversity issues in the Navy. The program is designed for Sailors of all ranks who seek to contribute their voice into shaping the Navy and listen to ideas on how they can makes a difference in their command and career. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan KirkJohnson/RELEASED)
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