ADC recently announced a survey for defense community leaders, looking for feedback on issues the defense community is facing and what support is needed. This feedback will help inform policy recommendations being made to defense leaders in 2026.
You can complete the brief survey here.
Data from the responses will help shape ADC’s upcoming National Security Starts at Home policy initiative.
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