SEAC: Guard's Global Partnerships, People Are Key to Future Readiness

The U.S. military’s most senior enlisted service member addressed National Guardsmen at an annual enlisted National Guard conference in Daytona Beach, Florida, July 31, 2026. Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) David L. Isom emphasized how the Guard's long-term global partnerships give it a lasting edge over adversaries, warned that today's operational tempo and the accelerating pace of military technology demand constant adaptation, and stressed that taking care of people, not just equipment, must remain the top priority.