Army Reserve engages future leaders at Distributive Education Clubs of America’s annual international conference
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Tonri C. Brown, deputy commanding general – Signal, 335th Signal Command (Theater), and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Sean Crockett, U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox commanding general, pose for a photo during the Distributive Education Clubs of America International Career Development Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, April 27, 2026. The general officers engaged with students, civilian leaders and Army representatives during the event, which supported leadership development, career readiness and community outreach. The 2026 DECA International Career Development Conference was held in Atlanta, Georgia, April 25–28, 2026, bringing together more than 20,000 students, advisors and business professionals for competitive events, leadership development, career readiness and networking opportunities. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, management and other business-related fields through competitive events and leadership development programs. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Antoine A. Rolle Jr.)