​WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) proudly welcomes University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (UKFCU) as our newest affiliate member.

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 George E. Myers (GEM) Scholarship during its annual Defense Matters event on March 4, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.

​This year’s scholarship honorees include Kimberly Minnick (RG FCU), John Autry (Air Academy CU), George De Leon (Border FCU), and Al Rose (University CU). Each recipient will use the scholarship to advance their credit union education and leadership skills through specialized programs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) took a strong stance in defense of credit unions’ tax-exempt status, sending letters to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee last week following its Defense Matters 2025.
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This advocacy coincides with thousands of credit union leaders gathering in Washington, D.C., for America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) and DCUC’s Defense Matters event; both highlighting the devastating impact of eliminating the tax exemption.

​WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) successfully hosted its annual Defense Matters event ahead of the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) on Tuesday, March 4, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. This unique event brings together industry leaders, defense credit union CEOs and staff, and fellow advocates to discuss key initiatives supporting defense credit unions and military communities.

​WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) sent a letter, co-signed by the Dakota Credit Union Association, to the House Agriculture Committee to address critical regulatory barriers limiting credit unions’ ability to support livestock producers. The letter highlighted the vital role credit unions play in providing essential financial services to rural communities, military families, and agricultural producers nationwide.

​WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) and Allied Solutions are thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership focused on championing the interests of credit unions serving military and veteran communities. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in DCUC’s mission to provide unparalleled support to defense credit unions and the communities they serve.

The Defense Credit Union Council, DCUC, is excited to announce that it has partnered with CUInsight to introduce 'CUInsight Collaborators,' a new offering that will bring exclusive, DCUC-specific industry insights, expert perspectives, and valuable resources directly to credit union professionals. Click here to explore DCUC’s Collaborator content and learn more about this initiative.

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has called on the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship to support the Veterans Member Business Loan Act (VMBLA) and implement crucial reforms to the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) Loan Program. ​

​The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has sent a letter to the House Financial Services Committee’s (HFSC) Subcommittee on Capital Markets ahead of its hearing on capital formation. 

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) thanked Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) for their leadership in the nomination hearings for the incoming Directors of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).