Berger, Jacobson to Join Defense Communities at Inaugural ADC Connect Event

June 14, 2022
Congress | News from ADC | On Base

ADC will launch its new event series, ADC Connect, next month.

The first event in the series will feature Meredith Berger, assistant secretary of the Navy for energy, installations and environment, and Rachel Jacobson, assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and environment. The pop-up style networking breakfast will take place July 19 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C.

ADC Connect events are designed to maximize networking and keep members informed, engaged and connected between ADC’s larger gatherings, such as the Defense Communities National Summit and Installation Innovation Forum.

Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keypher Strombeck

June 14, 2022
Congress | News from ADC | On Base

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