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New Defense Infrastructure Report

ADC is happy to be partnering with one of the leading voices in energy innovation, Converge Strategies, on a new report being released today. Transmission Expansion for National Defense takes a deep dive into this important topic and provides important ideas for solving this issue moving forward.

California Defense Leadership Summit

May 15 – 16, 2024 | Sacremento, CA

This unique annual event also brings together elected officials and senior state and federal agency personnel to provide perspective and vision on today’s and tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities. Whether you’re a military, community or industry leader the Summit offers an outstanding opportunity to network, engage and learn along with your peers across the Defense sector in the Golden State.

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

October 28 – 30, 2024 | San Antonio, TX

Join us in San Antonio for ADC’s Installation Innovation Forum, the nation’s largest gathering of leaders from military, community and industry for a cross-service look at innovative ways build partnership and collaboration on our bases and in our communities. It’s an unparalleled occasion to cultivate your collaborative spirit and develop your partnership mindset.

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DEFENSE COMMUNITIES

Behind every mission, base and family there is a community that provides a home to our military. From small towns to cities, regions and entire states – defense communities take different forms, but their role is the same – providing a foundation for our national security and a home for our military families.

Representing every major defense community and state in the country, The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) is a 300+ member organization dedicated to advancing issues that build strong communities and strengthen the ability for service members to defend our nation.

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After Long Delay, House Passes Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

The House passed legislation Saturday to send aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite objections from many conservative House Republicans. “Remember that 80% of the Ukraine funding will go to the replenishment of American weapons and stocks in our facilities and our operations,” House Speaker...

Register Now for Installation Innovation 2024

Registration is now open for Installation Innovation Forum 2024, ADC announced last week. Discounted launch pricing is available until May 1. Taking place Oct. 28-30 in San Antonio, the event will center around “the partnership mindset” with a focus on innovative ways to further collaboration...

In Our Communities

Advocate Drum, the regional liaison organization supporting Fort Drum, New York, is searching for an executive director. The “successful candidate must have proven leadership, coaching and relationship management experience. An advanced degree is preferred with significant senior management...

ADC Report Taps into Quality of Life Sentiment; April 23 Webinar Will Cover Findings

A new study commissioned by ADC shows that service members and military families are proud to serve in the military but are often struggling, fearful and disoriented. “The set of challenges facing military families are broad and structural but in many cases are heavily influenced by...

Senate Bill Would Push for DOD Partnerships with Local Child Care Providers

Senate Armed Services Committee members Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced a bill Thursday to ease the child care crisis for military families by authorizing DOD to partner directly with public and private sector child care providers, according to press releases from...