Be the Next Great American Defense Community

January 17, 2024
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Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 class of Great American Defense Communities. Now in its ninth year, The Great American Defense Communities program celebrates communities that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of service members, veterans and their families.

Check out ADC’s website to learn about past honorees. The Great American Defense Communities program is sponsored by USAA.

Learn More at Thursday’s Webinar

ADC will host a webinar tomorrow at 2 p.m. Eastern to provide more information for communities considering applying for Great American Defense Communities designation.

Register here to join the webinar.

ADC photo by Will Noonan

January 17, 2024
GADC | News from ADC | On Base

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