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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Dec. 3, 2025) — The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command is showrunning an innovative short-form video series titled “Snacks with Saacks,” hosted by Mr. Nicholaus Saacks, Deputy to the Commanding General. This informal yet strategic series features leadership conversations paired with unique snack tastings, creating a relaxed environment to explore modernization, sustainment, and the future of Army readiness.

Nicholaus Saacks, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) and U.S. Army Materiel Command Commanding General Lt. Gen. Christopher Mohan discuss peanuts, dates, A.I. integration, and Army Transformation in the third episode of “Snacks with Saacks”.

CECOM Deputy to the Commanding General Nicholaus Saacks hosts Episode 2 of “Snacks with Saacks” with Ms. Danielle Moyer, Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) over chips and salsa in the CECOM G9 Studio at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

Nicholaus Saacks, Deputy to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) and CW5 Kevin Banks share their food philosophies over double chocolate cake in Episode 1 of “Snacks with Saacks”.

Andrew Monath, a Public Affairs Specialist at U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, described “Snacks with Saacks” as a relaxed yet purposeful video series that bridges the gap between leadership and innovation within the Army. The series highlights ongoing transformation within CECOM and inspires a broader audience. Mr. Saacks and his guests are shaping the future of Army readiness and modernization. Each episode features short interviews with senior leaders and subject matter experts, paired with informal snack tastings. They blend lighthearted subjects with substantive discussions on Army modernization, artificial intelligence, and continuous transformation to highlight the people and missions of the command. Monath emphasized the series’ alignment with Army transformation initiatives, including AI-enabled sustainment and multi-domain operations, noting that the casual format helps engage broader audiences by making complex topics more relatable. “We’re leveraging the universal appeal of snacks to bring Army innovation to life,” Monath said, positioning the series as a strategic tool for storytelling and leadership engagement.

“The relaxed format helps us highlight the people behind the mission. These aren’t just titles—they’re thinkers, innovators, and mentors,” Monath said.

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