October 28 – 30, 2024 | San Antonio, TX

Join us in San Antonio for ADC’s Installation Innovation Forum, the nation’s largest gathering of leaders from military, community and industry for a cross-service look at innovative ways build partnership and collaboration on our bases and in our communities. It’s an unparalleled occasion to cultivate your collaborative spirit and develop your partnership mindset.

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

Snap of the Week
Florida Army National Guard soldiers begin clearing debris and helping restore communities in Pass-a-Grille, Florida Oct. 10 following Hurricane Milton. Army photo by Sgt. Maddie Fortune
Spouses in the Spotlight in San Antonio
ADC’s upcoming Installation Innovation Forum will feature a special conversation with three of the nation’s highest-ranking military spouses. The session will explore “how defense communities and installations can begin integrating these champions into their local leadership frameworks,” according...
In Our Communities
Image-Analyzing Camera at Kentucky Army Depot Draws Attention Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky has begun testing Scylla, AI-based software that analyzes camera footage in real time and scans for potential threats, like weapons or violence. Recently, the depot held a demonstration of the technology,...
Shaping the Defense Workforce of Tomorrow
A special panel at the upcoming Installation Innovation Forum will focus on the “Skills Forward” approach to innovating the future defense workforce. “Industry experts, military leaders and workforce development professionals will share insights on talent acquisition, training and retention, as...
Program Reimburses Travel for Temporary Child Care Support
A new pilot program in several branches will reimburse travel costs if a family needs to bring a child care provider with them to a new duty station, as Military Times reported. Members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are eligible for the program if they enrolled in care...

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