In support of those who serve.
Behind every base is a community that makes the mission possible. Be part of the national network standing behind them
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. It takes five seconds.
Here’s what you get as a Defense Community Supporter:
Stay informed. Get regular updates on the issues shaping military communities across the country — delivered straight to your inbox, including a copy of our magazine.
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 civilian world for nearly 50 years.
Real People.
Real Commitment.
Community members from across the country — in their own words.
”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
”When you're stationed in Alaska, the community around the base isn't just nice to have — it's everything. I know firsthand what it means to arrive somewhere far from home and find people who make you feel connected. That's what Supporters do.”
Brittany S.Community Organizer, Alaska
”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
”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
See Why It Matters.
See what it means to stand behind America’s defense communities.
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“Team Travis Hosts Vacaville Leadership Tour,” Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate | “Couple Watches Parade,” Army photo by Sgt. Edward Fernandez
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