Watch: Defense Community Champion Hartman ‘Loves Every Bit’ of Her Military, Veterans Advocacy Work

April 10, 2024
Defense Communities National Summit | Defense Community Champions | On Base

Elizabeth Hartman, Commander of American Legion Post 539 in Eastern North Carolina, was named a 2023-2024 Defense Community Champion by the Association of Defense Communities during this week’s Defense Communities National Summit.

Watch her story here.

The Defense Community Champions program, sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union, recognizes individuals who make a difference on local installations, in communities and across local governments and industry.

Mary Jane Jernigan from the Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor in Maryland and Jana Evans, San Antonio Area Manager for Soldiers’ Angels, were named national Champions, too. ADC and Navy Federal Credit Union also recognized 13 local Defense Community Champions.

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April 10, 2024
Defense Communities National Summit | Defense Community Champions | On Base

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