Association of Defense Communities (ADC)

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.

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Registration Is Open!

Join us in Washington, D.C., May 11–13, for this historic event.

ADC50 will sell out, so we recommend registering early. Registration includes full access to Summit sessions and networking events plus a general admission ticket to a special celebration at The Anthem.

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Partnerships that Power the Mission.

This year, we gather in Military Bay, USA™ — Tampa Bay, home to MacDill Air Force Base and a designated Great American Defense Community—where mission meets momentum and partnership is part of the culture.

Join the leaders building what’s next for America’s installations. Because national security starts at home—and it’s powered by the partnerships we build together.

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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.

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

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$50,000 Annual Bonuses Offered to Air Force Members

The Air Force is offering annual bonuses to airmen to stay in the service, up to $50,000 a year for 12 years, Task & Purpose reported. The initiative is aimed at incentivizing aviators to stay with the force instead of joining the private sector. “Our airmen are extremely talented, with...

ADC50 Changemaker: Josh Gotbaum

As assistant secretary of defense for economic security, Josh Gotbaum played a pivotal role during the BRAC era, advancing policies and programs that supported communities navigating base closures and economic transition. Gotbaum served as assistant secretary of defense for economic security from...

In Our Communities

New York Base Launches Climbing Challenge Fort Drum, New York’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation team launched the Out of Breath Hiking Club Challenge, calling on service members and their families to take on 12 hikes in the local area, according...

Snap of the Week

Soldiers participate in the Hammerhead Leaders Assessment at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii April 7.

Proposed Budget Raises Military Pay by Up to 7%

The Trump Administration’s proposed 2027 budget would include a 7% raise for lower-ranked enlisted service members, Military Times reported. Higher ranks are also allotted raises from 5-6%. 540,000 active-duty service members would be recipients of the 7% increase. The raise would nearly double...