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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Nomination Period Now Open!

ADC is searching for the 2026 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.

The application period is open until March 25.

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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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Trump Picks SASC Member Mullin to Replace Noem; DHS Funding Freeze Continues

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House, Senate Block Iran War Restrictions

Republican Congressional leaders this week blocked resolutions that would have limited military action in Iran without congressional approval. Both chambers voted narrowly – and mostly along party lines – not to restrict the administration’s actions in Operation Epic Fury. Some lawmakers said...

In Our Communities

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Coast Guard Cutter Blacktip sails into position during a training exercise for Arctic Edge 2026 near Valdez, Alaska Feb. 27. Coast Guard photo by Katie Cox

Natural Disaster Recovery Requires Better Planning, Report Says

A Government Accountability Office report found that installations have limited access to information regarding the true cost of natural disasters. Surveying the damage from 10 years of natural disasters at 12 installations, the report found that resilience planning lacked necessary data and...