Watch: How to Become a Great American Defense Community

January 29, 2024
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You can now watch ADC’s webinar for communities that want to become part of the 2024 class of Great American Defense Communities.

The webinar, hosted last week by ADC’s Grace Marvin and Mark Parrott, included an overview of the program, outlined the nomination process and provided tips on how to be successful in the program.

Watch the webinar.

Nominations Due Feb. 14

ADC is still accepting nominations through Feb. 14.

The Great American Defense Communities program is sponsored by USAA.

Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes

January 29, 2024
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