The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) is the nation’s premier membership organization serving America’s defense communities. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) is the nation's premier membership organization serving America's defense communities.
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With 1,200 members nationwide, ADC is the voice for communities and states with a significant military presence. ADC unites the diverse interests of communities, state governments, the private sector and the military on issues of base closure and realignment, community military partnerships, defense real estate, mission growth, mission sustainment, military privatization, and base redevelopment.
We've extended our survey until Jan 8th. Take it today!
ADC has extended the period for responses to its One Military, One Community Initiative survey to Jan. 8 to get more feedback from service members, military families, veterans and DOD civilians about their views on racial equality in defense communities. Please complete the survey and share the link...
Are you a service member, partner, dependent, veteran, or DOD civilian who has lived in a military community? We want to hear from you! The Association of Defense Communities has developed a short survey to examine racial equality in America’s defense communities. The survey is anonymous and takes about 5 minutes! Take it here: bit.ly/defense-community-dei-survey
Calling all #Military service members, dependents, domestic partners, veterans, and DoD civilians! ADC has developed a short survey about #racialequality in defense communities. The survey is open until December 23rd. We want to hear from you! https://bit.ly/defense-community-dei-survey
Meet Jacksonville's Cybersecurity Leaders of Tomorrow! Learn about this one-of-a-kind high school cybersecurity program in Jacksonville, Arkansas, home of Little Rock Air Force Base. *All footage shoot pre-pandemic.
Pre Covid-19 pandemic, ADC had the opportunity to visit Jacksonville High School and hear about the school's first of its kind cybersecurity program. Learn a...
In yesterday's COVID-19 newsletter we shared the story of a veteran in Florida who found a way to support recruits going through basic training. #covid19milsupport
Nurses are an integral part of our defense communities today and everyday. Our communities are especially grateful for your care & efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the stories behind the images below. #NationalNursesDay
Image 1: A registered nurse with Jackson County Memorial Hospital waits for a flyover to begin at JCMH in Altus, Oklahoma, May 1, 2020 (U.S Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman)
Image 2: A Lt. Cmdr. and perioperative nurse assigned to hospital ship USNS Mercy takes off her gloves after leaving an operating room on April 17, 2020 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jake Greenberg)
Image 3: BHC Kaneohe Bay nurses assist with COVID-19 efforts on Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Photo by Maci Hinds)
Hear from House and Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership this Thursday during our CMSI virtual briefing. The discussion will focus on efforts to develop legislation to support installations, defense communities, and military families though this crisis. Space is limited! Register here: bit.ly/3fkgijj
Join ADC and Blue Star Families for today's event -- our first virtual Field Report explores how three communities & states have developed innovative partnerships to meet specific healthcare issues in their communities. Register here: bit.ly/3c3szWY
Fla. Organization Helping Families Navigate ‘Already Chaotic’ Health Care Needs -- read ADC's interview with
The Florida Covering Kids & Families Project
University of South Florida bit.ly/2Y8Vnt7
The Florida Covering Kids & Families Project at the University of Southern Florida’s College of Public Health works with other organizations in the state to help families get access to...
Coverage of last week's Supporting the National Guard Town Hall in Air Force Magazine Read the story 👇👇#COVID19milsupport
POTUS' approval of 31-day orders for Title 32-activated Guard members combating COVID-19 gets them benefits on par with Active Duty troops, Deskins said.
Check out the top-viewed story in yesterday's #COVID19 newsletter: bit.ly/2UP7HNd Subscribe at covid19militarysupport.org for the latest!
Join ADC and Blue Star Families at 3:00 PM Eastern for the town hall "Supporting Defense-Impacted Businesses and the Defense Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Crisis" Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7323465828013626893
Sign up to receive our Daily COVID-19 Military Support Newsletter at defensecommunities.org/covid-19. Today's issue is available now: https://bit.ly/2WVFFko
Don't miss tomorrow's Virtual Town Hall -- Understanding the $2 Trillion CARES Act: What's in it for the Military & What Happens Next? Register here: https://bit.ly/3dFbSTd #COVID19milsupport
For the latest news from our COVID-19 military support initiative, click below.
Editor’s Note: Welcome to the military community coronavirus support newsletter, brought to you by the Association of Defense Communities and Blue Star Families. This publication will provide news, resources, as well as updates from the COVID-19 Military Support Initiative. As we’ve seen over th...
Join ADC & Blue Star Families for tomorrow's Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Supporting Early Child Care and Education During the COVID-19 Crisis. Registration is required! Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3350043010821024780
Join ADC & Blue Star Families for tomorrow's Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Managing the Impact of School Closures for Military Families. Registration is required! Register here: bit.ly/2WFqbB0
Join ADC & Blue Star Families tomorrow for our 1st virtual event to discuss the impact of COVID19 on our military. The event is FREE, but you must register. Visit our initiative webpage to register + sign up to receive the latest news. https://bit.ly/2QmusFF #COVID19milsupport
ADC is in Jacksonville, Arkansas this week celebrating the region's selection as a 2020 Great American Defense Community! @LRAFB Community Council Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.
Results from our live audience poll during a general session at #IIF2020. We'll be sharing more results from our live polls over the next couple days.
Introducing the 2020 Great American Defense Communities - congratulations to Central Arkansas, Davis & Weber Counties, Utah; Greater Abilene, Texas; Junction City, Kansas; St. Clair County, Illinois. Check out the video!
Congratulations to the 2020 Great American Defense Communities! -Central Arkansas -Davis and Weber Counties, Utah -Greater Abilene, Texas Junction City, Kans...
Installation Innovation Forum pre-event rates will increase for the final time this Friday. Book today to ensure you receive the lowest rate! Also, book your hotel room soon -- ADC's discounted booking rate of $204 ends on 1/17. Register @ installationinnovation.org
Want to learn more about #DCIP and what it means for defense communities? Read our interview, 3 questions with ADC's President, Joe Driskill. https://bit.ly/2EyXgnZ
375th Air Mobility Wing Commander
I am incredibly proud to call St. Clair County home and honored that they were recognized by the Association of Defense Communities as a 2020 winner of the "Great Defense Community Award." We are one of five such communities being recognized for the class of 2020. (www.defensecommunities.org/gadc/)
The Great American Defense Communities program shines a light on the regions and individuals who are making a difference. The program was designed to recognize and celebrate communities with an exceptional commitment to improving the lives of service members, veterans and their families.
The county is blessed to have so many residents who give back on a daily basis to our military members and their families. Having strong community support for any of our installation is a necessary ingredient for our overall mission success, and all I can say is Thank You for always being there for Team Scott over the last 100+ years.
Chairman Mark Kern
Air Mobility Command
United States Air Force
#PartnersinDefense
Introducing the 2020 Class of Great American Defense Communities. Learn more at defensecommunities.org!
-Central Arkansas
-Davis & Weber Counties, Utah
-Greater Abilene, Texas
-Junction City, Kansas
-St. Clair County, Illinois
Don't forget, early bird registration for Installation Innovation Forum ends on Friday! Register for #IIF2020 this week to save up to $200 on your registration rate.
Maximizing the Military Value of Our Installations. Join ADC at the 2020 Installation Innovation Forum in San Antonio, TX, February 10-12.
Only ONE MORE week to secure your #IIF2020 registration at the early bird rate. Join ADC in San Antonio in February. Register at: installationinnovation.org
Maximizing the Military Value of Our Installations. Join ADC at the 2020 Installation Innovation Forum in San Antonio, TX, February 10-12.
Tampa, Florida - a 2018 Great American Defense Community offers the opportunity to local businesses and organizations to fly the GADC flag. A great way to continue sharing the recognition!
Thank you to Bristol-Myers Squibb for proudly flying the Great American Defense Community flag!
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Great video that highlights the impact of ADC's regional forum program in communities!
Here's a quick recap from our very successful Alaska Defense Forum last week in Fairbanks. Let's continue working together to create even stronger defense communities in the state of Alaska!
If you see anyone you know, TAG them in this video! #ServeLeadThrive
Only 10 more days to submit a project for the 2020 Innovators Report. To learn more and submit visit: bit.ly/innovators_2020
Wrapping up a productive two days in Fairbanks for the inaugural Alaska Defense Forum. Thank you to all participants, sponsors, Fairbanks North Star Borough and Mayor Bryce Ward for your support! #strongcommunitiesstrongbases
Thank you Senator Richard Shelby for your support of #DCIP.
#StrongCommunitiesStrongBases
Thanks to Senator Jerry Moran for your leadership in helping to secure $75 million for our communities. #DCIP ensures infrastructure in defense communities receives the support it deserves.
Apply to be a 2020 Great American Defense Community! Reminder: Applications are due Wed. Sept.18. Apply at defensecommunities.org/gadc/
JUST IN: Senate proposes $75 Million for DCIP in Defense Bill http://bit.ly/2lLsSAM
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What is a defense community? Communities adjacent to active and closed defense installations are distinct places. America’s defense installations depend on local communities for housing, services and even operational support. This connection and responsibility is what makes these communities unique – it’s what makes them defense communities. Defense communities have active installations – where local governments and states are working to support our military. Defense communities also may have closed or realigned installations – where local governments lead the way in finding new economic uses for former bases.
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