Summarized by the Alliance for Fort Gordon
Published December 12, 2025
The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) honors Stan Shepherd as a Local Defense Community Champion.
Mr. Shepherd is one of only 27 individuals from across the nation to receive this distinction, which celebrates people who go above and beyond to strengthen the connection between military installations and the communities that support them. The Defense Community Champions program highlights the dedicated leaders, whether on base, in local government, industry, or the nonprofit sector, who work tirelessly to improve quality of life, foster collaboration, and enhance mission readiness in defense communities.