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January 9, 2025

ADC has opened the nomination process to apply for the 2025 Great American Defense Communities designation.

The program, in partnership with USAA, “recognizes and celebrates communities demonstrating an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of service members, veterans and their families,” according to an email announcement. A total of 50 communities have earned the designation since the program started.

Learn more about the program here, and submit a nomination here.

Join the Jan. 15 Webinar on How to Apply

ADC is hosting a webinar Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the program and the application process.

RSVP for the webinar here.

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January 9, 2025

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