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| Formation | February 12, 1981 |
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| Founder | Edward Hidalgo |
| Purpose | The Premier Hispanic Organization of the Sea Services |
| Website | www |
The Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) is an organization dedicated to expanding the presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the Sea Services of the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Coast Guard, and the United States Merchant Marine. The organization was established in 1981. ANSO connects and networks Hispanics in the Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy together and supports recruitment and retention of officers in the Sea Services. Programs include mentoring, training, and education.
ANSO works particularly closely with the Navy to support the diversity goals of the Chief of Naval Operations of increasing the number of Hispanic active duty officers from 6 to 13 percent by 2037.[1]
- ^ Reese, David (2010-06-09). "Naval Officer Takes Pride in Mentoring Hispanics for Career Opportunities". Navy News Service. See also: Miller, Stephanie (2006-03-08). "ANSO to Host 26th Annual Professional Development and Training Symposium". Navy News Service.