ADC Summit Keynote Series to Feature SEAC Ramón “CZ” Colón-López

September 8, 2020

The Association of Defense Communities is excited to announce the lineup of keynote speakers for the upcoming 2020 Virtual Defense Communities Summit Series, scheduled to commence on September 24.

One of several keynote speakers scheduled to engage in the first day of programming is SEAC Ramón “CZ” Colón-López, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff.

SEAC Colón-López is the most senior enlisted service member, by position, in the United States Armed Forces. Prior to assuming his current role, he served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for United States Africa Command.

SEAC Colón-López acts as the eyes and ears for Chairman Joint Chiefs of staff and is a strong advocate for Quality of Life issues affecting service members and military families in the United States and abroad.

Please join ADC and defense communities around the nation to engage in this important conversation.

To learn more about the upcoming event and register for the series, visit https://adcsummit.org/.

September 8, 2020

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