Nominate a Spouse for ADC’s Leadership Initiative

June 12, 2025

ADC is now accepting nominations for the next cohort of its Military Spouse Leadership Initiative, which elevates the voices of military spouses within their defense communities and in discussions about national security. Initiative participants attend ADC programming, meet with military leaders and have the opportunity to learn from fellow spouses.

The initiative, now in its third year, is sponsored by Liberty Military Housing.

Nominations are being accepted through June 30. The cohort of selected spouses will begin meeting in August.

To learn more about the program and to nominate a spouse, visit the Military Spouse Leadership Initiative website.

ADC photo by Will Reintzell

June 12, 2025

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