General John P. Abizaid, USA (Ret) to Speak at IDGA's Military Logistics Summit 2007
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NEW YORK, May 3 -- The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announced today that General John Abizaid, USA (Ret), Commander, US Central Command (2003-2007), has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for IDGA's Military Logistics Summit 2007, September 10-13, 2007 in Adelphi, MD.
General Abizaid is scheduled to deliver his keynote address on Tuesday, September 11th 2007. He will discuss the impact of logistics on recent military operations.
"It is truly an honor to have General Abizaid as part of our speaker faculty. His participation will add immense value to the attendee experience and remind us of what logistics is ultimately about: serving our warfighters," said Holly Schneider, IDGA's Military Logistics Program Director.
General Abizaid retired from the United States Army after thirty-four years, during which he rose from an infantry platoon leader to become the youngest four-star general in the Army and the longest-serving commander of United States Central Command. Equally respected by troops in the field and international leaders, during a distinguished and storied career he commanded at every level, with unique and challenging assignments ranging from infantry combat to delicate international negotiations.
General Abizaid is a highly decorated officer who has been awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and the Bronze Star. He holds military honors from numerous nations including: Germany, France, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Australia, Afghanistan, and Egypt.
IDGA's Military Logistics Summit is the leading annual event for senior-level defense logistics professionals. Every September hundreds of thought leaders and decision-makers in logistics operations attend the Summit for candid discussions on increasing efficiency and making logistics work in today's environment.
For more information about IDGA's Military Logistics Summit and General Abizaid's keynote address, please visit www.militarylogisticssummit.com or contact Holly Schneider at (212) 885-2773 or holly.schneider@idga.org.
The Institute for Defense & Government Advancement (IDGA) is a non-partisan information-based organization dedicated to the promotion of innovative ideas in public service and defense. IDGA brings together speaker faculties comprised of military and government professionals while attracting delegates with decision-making power from military, government and defense industries. For more information, please visit www.idga.org.
Source: IDGA
CONTACT: Tatiana Pose of IDGA, +1-212-885-2759, or tatiana.pose@idga.org
Web site: www.idga.org
