U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Thomas Allan, commander of Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, welcomes attendees to the 2013 Jacksonville Women's Leadership Symposium at EverBank Center in Jacksonville, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013. The symposium was an opportunity for military and civilian women and men to come together to discuss diversity, leadership and overcoming personal and professional challenges. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Jorgensen)