by ADC | Apr 2, 2025 | News from ADC, On Base, Redevelopment
The Association of Defense Communities this week launched “Homefront,” a new documentary video series that visits defense communities across the country to understand their challenges and successes and what makes their communities unique. “As ADC celebrates 50 years,...
by ADC | Apr 1, 2025 | News from ADC, On Base
Tom Ford, Grand Forks, North Dakota county administrator, was elected president of the Association of Defense Communities during a member meeting Monday at the Defense Communities National Summit. Ford is currently ADC’s vice president. “I’m excited about the...
by ADC | Mar 19, 2025 | News from ADC, On Base
The Association of Defense Communities announced this year’s Defense Communities National Champions: John Cooper, Sr., Chair, Niagara Military Affairs Council, Western New York Daniel Rhoades, Senior Advisor; President of 21st Century Partnership; Museum of Aviation...
by ADC | Mar 3, 2025 | News from ADC, On Base
ADC members are invited to the Annual Membership Meeting Monday, March 31 from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. As the kickoff event for the 2025 Defense Communities National Summit, this gathering takes place just before other key...
by ADC | Feb 12, 2025 | Congress, News from ADC, On Base
ADC will outline a new policy initiative, “National Security Starts at HOME,” during a free webinar Thursday at 2 p.m. Eastern time. “As the world changes, our communities are stepping up like never before to tackle challenges beyond the installation fence line and...
by ADC | Feb 7, 2025 | Congress, News from ADC, On Base
ADC is hosting a webinar Thursday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Eastern time to detail its new “National Security Starts at HOME” initiative. “Our military’s ability to succeed depends on having a strong foundation at home, and that begins with America’s Defense Communities. As...
by ADC | Jan 9, 2025 | News from ADC, On Base
ADC has opened the nomination process to apply for the 2025 Great American Defense Communities designation. The program, in partnership with USAA, “recognizes and celebrates communities demonstrating an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of service members,...
by ADC | Dec 18, 2024 | Congress, Intergovernmental Support Agreements, News from ADC, On Base
Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), joined by seven colleagues, have urged Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to finalize intergovernmental support agreement guidance for the Coast Guard. “While the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and...
by ADC | Dec 17, 2024 | NDAA, News from ADC, On Base
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said the Senate could vote on the National Defense Authorization Act as early as today after clearing a procedural hurdle Monday night by a vote of 83-12, as The Hill reported. Check out On Base’s coverage of what’s...
