by Asa Rhoden | May 15, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
Members of ADC’s Military Spouse Leadership Initiative attended ADC50 Summit + Celebration in Washington, D.C., with some also attending the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year Week to advocate for their communities and all military spouses. ...
by Asa Rhoden | May 14, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
At the National Summit, ADC released the third episode of its Homefront series, highlighting defense communities across the country. This episode focuses on community support that has endured for decades and how communities are preparing for future generations...
by Asa Rhoden | May 13, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
Three communities are being added to ADC’s Great American Defense Community program, following their recognition at the recent Defense Communities National Summit. The 2026 class includes Greater Augusta, Georgia; Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana; and the city of...
by Asa Rhoden | May 13, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
Members of ADC’s Military Spouse Leadership Initiative have released a new toolkit, providing recommendations for communities to build stronger connections to military spouses. “Mind the Gap: Connectedness, Integration, and Continuity” covers the three pillars of the...
by Asa Rhoden | May 12, 2026 | Defense Budget, DOD/Pentagon, News from ADC, On Base
OLDCC Director Patrick O’Brien hosted a town hall Monday at the ADC50 Summit, sharing information about this year’s DCIP funding cycle and fielding questions about proposals. O’Brien spoke on the department’s history as it celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. ...
by Asa Rhoden | May 12, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
In collaboration with ADC, Matrix is releasing “Widening the Aperture Part II: Installation-Community Cooperation Against Drone Threats.” The report outlines what solutions installations and their surrounding communities can pursue to protect against unmanned...
by Asa Rhoden | May 11, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
George Schlossberg has been involved with defense communities since drafting the language for the first round of BRAC in 1988, where he helped streamline military buildup during the Cold War. After he left the Pentagon, he volunteered with ADC (then the National...
by Asa Rhoden | May 8, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
Partnership is at the core of Kathleen Ferguson’s career. Her service spans 35 years in the Air Force civilian workforce and includes three Presidential Rank Awards. She has held a variety of leadership positions and represented the Air Force on Capitol Hill many...
by Asa Rhoden | May 7, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
From serving the Monterey Bay in California as a member of Congress to spearheading military readiness as the secretary of defense – with many other positions in between and beyond – Leon Panetta’s career has carried a deep commitment and dedication to public service,...
