Naval meteorologists and oceanographers know and understand the Navy's unpredictable operatingenvironment. We have a high comfort level with adapting to risk and uncertainty using diversetechniques and teams — a primary characteristic of innovation.We recognize that diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences foster — even drive — new,innovative, and effective solutions to any given problem. This principle is not only reflected in ourpersonnel policies, but is at the very heart of our mission to predict the weather to keep the Fleetsafe. I had an opportunity to speak about these topics during a panel discussion at the NationalNaval Officer Association's 43rd annual meeting in San Diego.
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