by Asa Rhoden | Mar 2, 2026 | On Base, State/Local
As ADC heads toward its 50th anniversary celebration this May, we’re looking back to the era when base closures defined community agendas. We sat down with Tom Markham, former executive director of Denver’s Lowry Redevelopment Authority and an ADC past president, who...
by Asa Rhoden | Mar 2, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base, State/Local
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...
by Asa Rhoden | Feb 23, 2026 | On Base, State/Local
ADC sat down with retired City Manager Fred Meurer for a wide-ranging conversation about The Monterey Model, BRAC and how to harness existing community resources. ADC: Monterey has a long history as a defense community, right? Meurer: In many ways we were one of...
by Asa Rhoden | Feb 18, 2026 | In Our Communities, On Base, State/Local
Washington National Guard Supports Seahawks Super Bowl Parade Members of the Washington National Guard came out to support the Seattle Seahawk Super Bowl parade, helping escort the team through the city, according to a National Guard report. “The vibe...
by Asa Rhoden | Feb 12, 2026 | On Base, State/Local
How did Minot, a far-north city on the Drift Prairie, end up with an Air Force base that operates both a bomber and missile component of the U.S. nuclear triad? Residents decided they wanted a base, and so they went out and got one. “Seventy years ago, the...
