Watch: Florida’s Space Coast Is a Great American Defense Community

November 1, 2022
GADC | Military Families | On Base

Most Americans have grown up fascinated by the exciting, historic activity along Florida’s Space Coast. But more than shuttles are launched there. In this video story, ADC’s Grace Marvin and Chris Wright talk with some of the spouses whose careers are taking off thanks to support from the community.

Florida’s Space Coast is a 2022 Great American Defense Community, an ADC program sponsored by USAA. The communities are being honored this week as part of Installation Innovation 2022.

Image from ADC video by Chris Wright

November 1, 2022
GADC | Military Families | On Base

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