thing in the world,” answered Admiral Howard. “I get to go to sea. I get to work with the best people.” Smiling with her arms outstretched, she continued, “I get to see the world. I have been in 33 years and it’s the travel, but mostly the sailors, the people I work with, that make me stay in,” she said proudly.


inspired,” said Admiral ... with a little fun ...


Building Confidence Admiral Howard then talked about how being in a chess club, working towards your goals, and practicing were important. “It is the practice of doing things that gives you confidence,” she told the girls. After she had finished addressing the girls, Admiral Howard asked them if they had any questions. Immediately, most of the hands in the room went up.


“How does it feel to come here and see us?” one girl asks. “It makes me feel


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Howard. “It’s wonderful to see you here ready to play chess and willing to take on something that’s mentally hard and will make you mentally tough. I think that’s just wonderful,” she said.


“How does it feel when you’re like, in the Navy?” another girl asked. “I think it’s the best


“How did it feel when you got your first ‘stripe’?” a third girl asked. “That was a little overwhelming,” answered Admiral Howard. “The ceremony was done very publicly because I was one of the first women to reach that rank, but it also felt very good because my family and friends were there, but I also understood that I needed to continue to take on more responsibility and take care of my sailors. So sometimes when you get a new job you realize that you’re going to have to work


... and good friends ...


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