Renew Your ADC Membership or Join Now for 2025 Benefits

November 22, 2024
News from ADC | On Base

Now is the best time for ADC members to renew their membership for 2025 and for prospective members to join. ADC will continue to serve as the voice of military communities and their partners as the nation’s leadership changes. Member benefits include:

  • special rates at ADC events such as the Defense Communities National Summit and Installation Innovation Forum
  • invitations to exclusive events and other opportunities
  • access to the member directory
  • nomination opportunities for such programs as the Great American Defense Communities, Defense Community Champions and the Military Spouse Leadership Initiative

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November 22, 2024
News from ADC | On Base

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