ADC Kicks Off 2024-2025 Defense Community Champions Program

June 21, 2024
Defense Community Champions | News from ADC | On Base

ADC has officially launched the 2024-2025 Defense Community Champions program, which recognizes individuals who make a positive impact in their defense communities.

The first step for a community that wants to nominate a champion in their area is to complete ADC’s Partner Program Form. The official nomination period will open this summer for communities that have registered as partners.

Navy Federal Credit Union is the official sponsor of the Defense Community Champions program.

ADC photo of Rep. Greg Murphy and 2024 National Honoree Elizabeth Hartman by Will Noonan

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