Media Center
Welcome to ADC’s Media Center. Below is a list of our recent press releases and media advisories.
All media inquiries and requests should be directed to Grace Marvin at gmarvin@defensecommunities.org.
ADC IN THE NEWS
March 2023
Montgomery one of five cities honored for relationship with military
The Army approach to recruiting and retaining the next generation of warfighters
Fort George G. Meade Region Named 2023 Great American Defense Community
City of El Paso named 2023 Great American Defense Community
Borough earns national defense community supporter designation
Corvias Supports Defense Communities National Summit
January 2023
November 2022
September 2022
April 2022
Space Coast is named a ‘Great American Defense Community,’ one of Five to make the National List
Brevard County Honored as a Veteran-Friendly Community
James Bradshaw Lauded for Efforts at Grand Forks Air Force Base
SUBASE announces new Public-Public partnerships in event highlighting Intergovernmental Support Agreements
March 2022
A ‘Great American Defense Community’
A Special Congratulations to Commissioner James Burns
Tullahoma named Great American Defense Community
City of Jacksonville human resources director nationally recognized
Dr. Ivan Allen honored as National Defense Community Champion
CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen
PRESS RELEASES & STATEMENTS
PAST ARTICLES
2021
September 2021
June 2021
April 2021
Altus Named One of 5 Great American Defense Communities
Coastal Georgia Selected for National Military Community Award
January 2021
2020
One Military, One Community in Politico’s Morning Defense
August 2020
Air Force Assesses Education Quality, License Portability Near USAF Installations
April 2020
Guard Members, Spouses: Sound Off on How You’re Coping with COVID-19
National Guard Looks Out for Members’ Benefits During Pandemic
March 2020
Military Families Struggle as Coronavirus Interrupts Benefits
USAA Donates $2.3 Million to Military-Focused Nonprofits, 4.4 Million Nationally
February 2020
New IMCOM Commander Addresses Installation Innovation Forum
PAST RELEASES
2021
2020
December 2020
ADC Launches Survey to Examine Diversity and Inclusion in Defense Communities
October 2020
ADC Launches New Initiative One Military, One Community
August 2020
Diane Rath Elected to ADC Board of Directors
Karen Holt Elected to ADC Board of Directors
April 2020
March 2020
2019
December 2019
Spending Bill Provides $50 Million in Funding for Defense Community Program
Five Communities Named 2020 Great American Defense Communities
July 2019
Secretary Esper Confirmation Letter
June 2019
Joe Driskill Elected President of Association of Defense Communities
Ivan Bolden Receives Association of Defense Communities Award for Military Leadership
Michael Houlemard, Jr. Received Association of Defense Communities Redevelopment Leadership Award
Col. Marc Packler Receives Association of Defense Communities Military Leadership Award
Michael Coleman Receives Association of Defense Communities Award for Community Leadership