Association of Defense Communities (ADC)

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IIF registration is now open!

Continue the momentum from ADC's National Summit and ADC50 Celebration at the 2026 Installation Innovation Forum in Tampa, Florida. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/RQYP5sFFUb

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ADC has released photos from the 2026 National Summit and ADC50 Event on their official Flickr account. Here are a few highlights from the incredible event last week.

Want to see more? Visit https://t.co/4jERgaK85s

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We are excited to announce this year's Great American Defense Communities, recognizing impactful defense communities and those who support them at the Defense Communities National Summit.

Watch the video to see who was chosen this year.

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Today, we kicked off the beginning of Summit and ADCs 50th anniversary celebration. Our event housed nearly 900 attendees, coming together to share ideas and hear from defense leaders. Here are a few snapshots of day 1.

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At today's 2:30 general session, OLDCC's Patrick O'Brien will host a town hall fielding questions on how to best take advantage of federal resources. Attendees will get to directly engage to learn how to best use OLDCC resources in their communities.

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Two big events. One historical anniversary. Today begins a very special Summit. Alongside the annual event, we are fortunate to celebrate five decades of the Association of Defense Communities.

#ADC50

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The stage is set.

Are you ready for #ADC50?

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We want to extend a special thank you to one of our ADC50 event partners, Comcast Government Services. Comcast Vice President of Military & Veterans Affairs Mona Dexter will be a presenter at the upcoming ADC50 Celebration at the Anthem.

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The upcoming ADC50 Summit + Celebration is now an official America250 event!

ADC's 50th anniversary event will also celebrate America's 250th anniversary, and is included on the official America250 website here: https://t.co/eSi5i4uLEw

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That’s why he is being recognized as a 2026 Defense Community Champion National Honoree, a testament to his enduring leadership and transformative impact across the Augusta region.
A leader whose impact will be felt for years to come.
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That’s why COL (Ret.) Mike Flanagan has been named a 2026 Defense Community Champion National Honoree, recognizing his exceptional ability to turn collaboration into real-world impact.
This is what national-level impact looks like.
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Marty Anderson has been named a 2026 Defense Community Champion National Honoree, a prestigious recognition celebrating leaders whose work strengthens defense communities across the country.
His work helped define a model defense community.
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Randy Norwood closes out our Champion spotlight series as a 2025–2026 Defense Community Champion sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union, strengthening support for Offutt AFB families and the greater Omaha region.
A strong finish to an inspiring lineup.
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ADC is hosting its 50th anniversary celebration this May 12 at the prestigious Anthem in D.C.

Don't miss your chance to watch DOD leaders, ADC champions, and special musical performances.

Learn more here: https://t.co/PQ3AvRjUbG

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Housing. Education. Community coordination.
CSM Dorsey L. Newcomb, a 2025–2026 Defense Community Champion (sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union), is driving meaningful change around Fort Leonard Wood.
Communities thrive because of this work.
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Four decades of service to Texas defense communities and still making an impact.
Dennis Lewis is a 2025–2026 Defense Community Champion sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union, recognized for protecting missions and strengthening support across the state.
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Florida’s defense communities are stronger thanks to leaders like Kellie Jo Kilberg.
Recognized as a 2025–2026 Defense Community Champion — sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union — she continues to champion resilience and support statewide.
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Connectivity matters — especially for military families.
Kristen Hufford, a 2025–2026 Defense Community Champion (sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union), is helping improve everyday quality of life in military neighborhoods nationwide.
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Economic strength and mission support go hand in hand — and Jeff Hoagland knows it.
As a 2025–2026 Defense Community Champion sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union, his leadership continues to benefit Wright-Patterson AFB and the Dayton region.
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Statewide partnerships don’t build themselves — leaders like Larry Hanson build them.
A 2025–2026 Defense Community Champion (sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union), Larry continues advancing military-community collaboration across Georgia.
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