Our military’s ability to succeed depends on having a strong foundation at home, and that begins with America’s Defense Communities. To secure the future of our military’s home, ADC’s HOME Initiative is driving action in four key areas.

Call for Nominations

The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) is searching for the 2025 Class of Great American Defense Communities! Three communities will be chosen and recognized throughout the year for their outstanding work supporting service members and military families.

Registration is Open!

With a new President, Congress, and DoD leadership on the horizon, 2025 promises significant shifts for America’s defense landscape. Join ADC in the nation’s capital for the Defense Communities National Summit – Navigating Change.

Meet the 2024-25 Military Spouses

ADC’s Military Spouse Leadership Initiative aims to foster a new approach to defense community leadership by integrating military spouses at every stage of their military journey.

Share Your Thoughts!

One of the four strategies in the ADC 50th Anniversary plan is to “launch the next evolution of America’s defense communities by realizing the vision of being one community.”

ADC has formed a workgroup to develop a vision and roadmap for the future of military-community collaboration and partnership for the next 5, 10, and 20 years.

MEET AMERICA’S
DEFENSE COMMUNITIES

Behind every mission, base and family there is a community that provides a home to our military. From small towns to cities, regions and entire states – defense communities take different forms, but their role is the same – providing a foundation for our national security and a home for our military families.

Representing every major defense community and state in the country, the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) is a 300+ member organization dedicated to advancing issues that build strong communities and strengthen the ability for service members to defend our nation.

“Final Flight,” Photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook, F-35A Demo Team Public Affairs

UPCOMING EVENTS

Programs

Feb. 13: ADC Webinar Introduces ‘National Security Starts at HOME’ Theme
ADC is hosting a webinar Thursday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Eastern time to detail its new “National Security Starts at HOME” initiative. “Our military’s ability to succeed depends on having a strong foundation at home, and that begins with America’s Defense Communities. As the nature of modern threats...
Navy Solicits Quality of Life Feedback
As part of an ongoing push to improve quality of life for sailors, the Navy recently announced a plan to canvas suggestions from military members and their families to inform future improvements. “Our Sailors and families are the heart and soul of everything we do in defense of our nation,” said...
Snap of the Week
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets with troops assigned to the Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group at Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 3, 2025. DOD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza
Eglin’s Dale Marks Tapped to Lead DOD Energy and Environment Work
President Trump has nominated Dale Marks as assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations and environment, as Get The Coast reported. Marks currently oversees operations at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida as executive director of the 96th Test Wing. Politico E&E News noted the...
Bipartisan Bill Would Exempt Military Spouses from Federal Back-to-Office Orders
Reps. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would exempt military spouses from the Trump administration’s order that federal employees who work remotely return to the office. “As a 25-year Army veteran, I’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices military spouses...

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Home slider: “76th and 78th ARS Homecoming,” Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Hong, 514th Air Mobility Wing/Public Affairs