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
June 2021
April 2021
Altus Named One of 5 Great American Defense Communities
Coastal Georgia Selected for National Military Community Award
January 2021
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
PRESS RELEASES & STATEMENTS
May 2021
ADC Announces New Program, Guiding Your Mission
April 2021
Bob Ross Elected President of Association of Defense Communities
March 2021
ADC Announces 2021 Great American Defense Communities
January 2021
ADC Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order on Climate Change
ADC Statement on the Desecration of the U.S. Capitol
January 2021
ADC Statement on the Desecration of the U.S. Capitol
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
Letter to Secretary Esper on COVID-19
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
October 2018
Five Communities Named 2018 Great American Defense Communities