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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Unleashing the Grid: Energy Dominance for National Defense

The United States sits at an energy crossroads that will define the security and economic future of our country for decades.

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Defining Homefront Readiness: The Role of Military Families in National Security

This paper addresses how stability of the homefront is a critical and under-recognized component of national defense, and military families and spouses are at the heart of homefront readiness.

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Introducing the 2025 Great American Defense Communities

  • Yuma, Arizona
  • Greater Buckley Region, Colorado
  • Minot, North Dakota

The three communities will be honored during the 2025 Installation Innovation Forum in Monterey, CA.

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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

UPCOMING EVENTS
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Programs
Report: House to Raise DOD Spending in Massive Policy Bill
House leaders are shaping a spending and policy bill that will include a $150 billion boost in defense spending, matching a hike the Senate included in its version of the reconciliation package, according to Politico. The reconciliation package is the vehicle to pass much of the Trump agenda in...
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Army Considers Expanding Barracks Privatization
The Army may look to privatize more buildings as it deals with aging infrastructure, much of it in poor condition, Military.com reported. “We’re looking at expansion writ large,” David Dentino, deputy assistant Army secretary for installations, housing and partnerships, said Thursday. “Everything...
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In Our Communities
Nebraska Base Hosts Students for ‘Open Hangar’ Career Fair At its second annual Open Hangar career fair, the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 55th Air Refueling Wing hosted over 300 local high school students, introducing them to potential career paths, according to a DVIDS story. Students got to...
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Cramer Wants More ‘Institutional Expertise’ in Hegseth’s Circle
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday he has faith in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but that “one of the things [Hegseth] has lacked in the early days is some real expertise, institutional expertise, in the building.” Cramer, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, made the remarks...
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Army Hits Retention Goal Early
The Army has exceeded its retention goal for fiscal year 2025, Military Times reported. The Army said it had reenlisted 15,600 soldiers, above its original goal of 14,800. “Reaching our reenlistment goal ahead of schedule has put the Army in a good position to maintain a highly skilled and ready...
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