Video: Minot Honored as Great American Defense Community

November 5, 2025

ADC recently honored Minot, North Dakota as a Great American Defense Community. Minot is home to the Minot Air Force Base, an installation that was built after the city offered land to the Air Force. ADC Executive Director Matt Borron visited Minot to see what has changed since it made that generous land offer seven decades ago. 

Watch the community’s story here. 

The Great American Defense Community program is sponsored by USAA and highlights the great work being done by outstanding military communities across the country. The program has run for nearly a decade and has honored more than 50 communities. 

ADC photo by Randy Ford 

November 5, 2025

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