On the Radar: ADC in the News

March 2, 2026
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Communities are honoring their local Defense Community Champions at events across the country. Take a look at the news coverage from these events. 

Local News: Former military liaison officer gains honor (Mountain Home News) 

City Council Honors Community Champions and Dedicated Public Service (City of Lawton) 

Jacksonville’s Harrison Conyers Honored with American Defense (Hoodline Jacksonville) 

Late Realtor remembered with community champion award (The News-Enterprise) 

Dayton Development Coalition CEO Jeff Hoagland honored as a ‘local defense community champion.’ (Dayton Daily News) 

Kellie Jo Kilberg Honored as Local Defense Community Champion by National Association of Defense Communities (Tampa Bay Defense Alliance) 

Leadership and Service Honored at the 2026 Annual Meeting (Greater Omaha Chamber) 

Stan Shepherd Recognized as Local Defense Community Champion (Augusta CEO) 

True North Equipment CEO John Oncken named Henry Havig Award winner at annual Chamber banquet (Grand Forks Herald) 

ADC photo by Will Reintzell 

March 2, 2026
News from ADC | On Base | State/Local

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