Neil O’Connell, President and CEO of Mt. Soledad National Veterans Association, is joined by Phil Kendro, the Association’s Vice President and Event Producer to chat about the programs the Association provides to honor both living and fallen veterans. Kendro details their upcoming Memorial Day Live event that will feature the commemorative film, “Last Full Measure”…

Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Nancy Worlie, Interim General Manager for KPBS, and Mark Vizcarra, Director of the upcoming film, Hun Pilots,to talk about the virtual G.I. Film Festival. Worlie highlights the veteran-centric film festival, which features independent films made by veterans, for veterans….

Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Stephen Holley, Retired Navy SEAL Officer, and Co-Founder and President & CEO of Carry the Load, to chat about his organization’s mission to honor the nation’s heroes and emphasize the importance of Memorial Day. Holley details Carry the Load’s…

Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families, is joined by Justin Schmitt, AVP of Corporate Responsibility for USAA to talk about the 35th anniversary of “Month of the Military Child.”Roth-Douquet highlights the struggles and strength of children of military service members. Schmitt discusses resources available to service members and their families. 

Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Lisa Marcolongo, Family Action Life Group Co-Champion for the San Diego Veterans Coalition. Marcolongo elaborates on the unique challenges military spouses face. Marcolongo also speaks about resources service members and their families can take advantage of in San Diego. 

Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Ron Stark, President of the San Diego Veterans Coalition (SDVC), and Maurice Wilson, 1st Vice President of the SDVC. Stark discusses the Coalition’s mission to honor veterans and their commitment to the United States as well as ensure service…

Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Gary Johnston, San Diego County Chief Resilience Officer for the Office of Emergency Service (OES) and COVID-19 Safe Reopening Team Lead. Johnston discusses OES’s coordination of all-hazard planning, mitigation, response and recovery. Johnston chats about the headway San Diego…

Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Melinda Gomez and Lauren Ramos, Fellowship Program Managers for Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Gomez and Ramos discuss how the fellowship successfully links veterans and their spouses with employment opportunities that play…

Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Ron Stark, President of the San Diego Veterans Coalition, to talk about the coalition’s commitment to serving veterans and their families through collaboration and cooperation with like-minded organizations. Balmert highlights the upcoming Townhall Speaker event with Mayor Todd Gloria. 

Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Greg Martin, President of the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, an organization that enables post-9/11 veterans to live self-sufficient lives. Balmert highlights the successful relaunch of SDMAC’s virtual Townhall Speaker series. Martin discusses the Freedom Station’s Mentorship program and the…