About ADC
Overview & Mission
The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) is the nation’s premier membership organization serving America’s defense communities. ADC represents 200 communities, states and regions with a significant military presence, and partner organizations. 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, military families/veteran support and base redevelopment.
OUR MISSION
ADC is a unique, dynamic organization with a 35-year history of linking communities, states, the military and the private sector on three major issues:
- Community-Military Collaboration – Advancing partnerships that promote the value of military installations and strengthen communities and states through effective military-community relationships and sustainable regional planning.
- Installation Change – Supporting communities and states to address changes in military infrastructure and their impacts on the local and regional economies.
- Public/Private Partnerships – Cultivating private sector resources to support military infrastructure, energy security, environmental remediation and conservation.
- Military Families/Veterans - Helping communities and states understand current and future challenges facing military families and veterans and advancing effective solutions.
OUR VALUE
ADC connects communities, states, the military and the private sector on community-military issues to provide a unique value as follows:
- A forum for the DoD installation community;
- A venue to connect with DoD and the military services;
- An advisor to identify and advance policy issues;
- A link between the public and private sector; and
- A resource of valuable information and educational opportunities.
OUR FIVE-YEAR VISION
Bringing together ADC’s mission and value to its members, a vision for the association in 2015 emerges:
- ADC is the voice of America’s communities and states with a significant defense presence – the leading national organization supporting communities and states in dealing with the impacts of defense infrastructure changes.
- ADC is recognized for advancing installation efficiency and innovation that support communities by creating public-private partnerships and leveraging DoD investment in mission-critical needs.
- ADC is the leader in supporting communities after base closure or defense downsizing and promoting the efficient and productive redevelopment of former military property.
- ADC is a voice for communities and states in downsizing policy discussions and serves as an information clearinghouse for the process.
- ADC is a valued resource for high-quality, original information on key issues impacting defense communities.
OUR GOALS FOR 2012
- Promote the role, visibility and recognition of Military-Community Organizations (MCOs) and their collective voice through ADC.
- Advance policies and initiatives that promote installation efficiency and innovation through public and private partnerships.
- Ensure base closure communities have the tools, funding and support to provide for the efficient cleanup, transfer and redevelopment of former military property.
- Serve as a voice and resource for communities and states in downsizing policy discussions and other federal property transfer actions.
- Promote the active role that defense communities play in supporting military families.
