Join the Network.
It Starts Here.

Stand With Your Community.

Behind every base is a community that makes the mission possible. Be part of the network standing behind them.

It’s free — always.

You’ve Always Been Part of This.

Maybe you’ve lived near the base your whole life. Maybe you employ military families, teach their kids, or simply believe that the community around a base is as important as the base itself. You’ve seen it. You know it.
Now there’s a way to make it official.
More than 5,000 neighbors, educators, business owners, and community leaders across the country have already joined the network. They’re not lawmakers or lobbyists — they’re people like you who believe strong communities don’t happen by accident.Joining just means connecting — staying informed, finding ways to get involved if and when you want to, and being counted among the people who care. Free, always. It takes 30 seconds.

Here’s what you get as a Defense Community Supporter:

Stay in the know. Get monthly updates on the issues shaping military communities across the country — delivered straight to your inbox.

Find your way in. Discover real, meaningful ways to get involved and make a difference right where you live.

Be part of something bigger. Connect with a national network of people who share your commitment to the men and women who serve.

Who We Are

The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) is a national nonprofit that brings together military and civilian leaders to strengthen the communities our service members call home. With over 300 member communities, we’ve been building the bridge between the military and communities nearly 50 years.

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Real People.
Real Commitment.

Community members from across the country — in their own words.

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"Living in a defense community is special. It fosters pride, patriotism, and economic stability. The ADC Supporter Network will introduce you to a community that unites passionate leaders to champion military readiness."
Dan R.Warner Robbins, Georgia

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The base and our schools have always been intertwined — when one thrives, so does the other. Strong communities don't happen by accident. They take people who show up — and that's what being a Supporter is all about.
Jerrod W.Educator, Missouri

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The community around an installation plays a real role in how you experience a duty station. In Alaska, that’s even more true. I’ve seen what it means to arrive far from home and find people who help you feel connected. Supporters help make that happen.
Brittany S.Community Organizer, Alaska

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I grew up down the road from Camp Grafton and spent years working alongside Grand Forks AFB as County Administrator. I've seen it my whole life — military communities aren't a policy discussion. They're neighbors. They're the fabric of the place. That's the value of Defense Community Supporters.
Tom F.Community Leader, North Dakota