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Our support for the military community could never be enough. Mission: San Diego Military, hosted by Drew Schlosberg, President of DS Studio and former Public Relations Director for The San Diego Union Tribune, is produced in partnership with the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), A Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation Supporting, Promoting, And Representing The Common Business Of The Military, Its Quality Of Life, And Defense Industry Community In San Diego.
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Ep 53| Military Contributions We Can’t Live Without
Hidden gemRear Admiral retired Mark Balmert says SDMAC kept San Diego's military network alive through Zoom, one-on-one membership extensions, and a 100-person Miramar Officers Club breakfast as California reopened.
Nov 14, 2021·30m·2 clips - 2
Ep 56| San Diego Military Advisory Council is in "Full Speed Ahead" Mode Following Pandemic Slowdown
Hidden gemMission: San Diego Military tracks SDMAC's return to in-person breakfasts, including a packed event that drew 216 people even though the room was limited to 50% capacity.
Nov 14, 2021·29m·2 clips - 3
Ep 54| Organization Celebrates 99 Years Helping Families Meet the Unique Challenges of Military Life
Hidden gem["Tim Nye says the Navy has 4,200 children on the waiting list and military spouse unemployment is roughly 30 percent, which is why Armed Services YMCA San Diego is pushing child development centers.", "He and Rear Admiral retired Mark Balmert also break down how the Big Bay Boom has raised more than $1 million over 20 years for ASYMCA programs, with about $65,000 to $70,000 in net revenue each year.", "Tim describes Horse of the Sun Ranch in Pine Valley as a donated healing site with nine horses, family respite days, horseback riding, archery, hiking, leather craft, and leadership training.", "Drew Schlossberg guides the conversation through food-distribution software, volunteer asks, and a Cloudcast 180 break with Bernie Mauricio of Oncology and Kids, who moved camp programs online for kids with cancer."]
Nov 14, 2021·29m·2 clips - 4
Ep 55| Rebooting the Lives and Careers of Transitional Service Members
Hidden gemMission: San Diego Military centers on Maurice Wilson of Reboot, who says TAP is "not designed to rebuild a person" and treats transition as identity work as well as job prep.
Nov 14, 2021·33m·2 clips - 5
Ep 52| Army Combat Veteran Turned Country Music Artist Honors Those Lost in 9/11 Attack with Never Forgotten Music Video
Hidden gemRyan Weaver says "Burn" became the launch point for his country career, leading to PBR arena shows and more than half a million streams.
Sep 7, 2021·22m·2 clips - 6
Ep 51| SDMAC Resumes In-Person Breakfasts with Military Leaders
Hidden gemDrew Schlossberg and Charles Parisi interview retired Rear Admiral Mark Balmert about SDMAC's return to in-person breakfasts after COVID restrictions, including a Miramar Officers Club event with 100 attendees.
Jul 21, 2021·30m·2 clips - 7
Ep 50| Highly Sought-After Cyber Security Expert Discusses His Experiences at DARPA and the World of National Insecurity
Hidden gemPeter Bartoli describes his two years helping bring a DARPA program into production and explains how DARPA-funded technologies include GPS, cellular radios, and ARPANET.
Jul 13, 2021·32m·2 clips - 8
Ep 49| It Takes GUTS To Face Life’s Stressors; How One Book Teaches Us to Prevail Under Stress
Hidden gemEd Heiner, president of Asymmetrical Evolution and retired Navy SEAL, explains how Guts: Greatness Under Tremendous Stress adapts SEAL mindset training for civilians facing fear and pressure.
Jul 6, 2021·29m·2 clips - 9
Ep 48| How Service-Based Learning Uplifts Active Duty Military Members and Veterans Alike
Hidden gemDr.
Jul 4, 2021·29m·2 clips - 10
Ep 47| USO Celebrates 70 Years of Strengthening America's Military Service Members
Michael Mintz describes how the Gene Vance Jr.
Jun 28, 2021·27m·1 clip - 11
Ep 46| Leveraging Military and Civilian Assets to Unlock Emerging Technology to be Showcased in Upcoming June Events
Jun 17, 2021·28m - 12
Episode 45 | Beer Club Helps Veterans Make Smooth Transition from Military Service to Civilian Life
Jun 7, 2021·27m - 13
Episode 44 | Foundation Supports Catastrophically Injured Veterans
Jun 4, 2021·27m - 14
Episode 43 | Memorial Day and the Poppy Honor Wall
May 26, 2021·20m - 15
Episode 42 | Honoring Both Fallen and Living Heroes Atop Beautiful Mt. Soledad
May 21, 2021·26m - 16
Episode 41 | Virtual Film Festival Features Independent Veteran Filmmakers
May 14, 2021·27m - 17
Episode 40 | 10th Annual 32-Day Memorial Day Awareness Campaign Raises Millions to Support Our Military Heroes and Their Families
May 6, 2021·24m - 18
Episode 39 | Celebrating 35 Years of the Month of the Military Child with Blue Star Families & USAA
Interview with Blue Star Families CEO and USAA representative about supporting military families during Month of the Military Child.
Apr 29, 2021·25m - 19
Episode 38 | SDVC Offers Premiere Support for San Diego Veterans and Spouses
Apr 24, 2021·26m - 20
Episode 37 | San Diego Veterans Coalition Builds Region as a National Model for Post-Service Employment
Apr 16, 2021·25m - 21
Episode 36 | Chief Resilience Officer Coordinates County's Massive Emergency Services Plans
Apr 12, 2021·27m - 22
Episode 35 | Hiring Our Heroes Experiences Unprecedented Success Connecting the Military with the Civilian Workforce
Apr 2, 2021·27m - 23
Episode 34 | "Collaboration and Coordination" Keys to San Diego Veterans Coalition Success
Mar 30, 2021·30m - 24
Episode 33 | Enabling Self Sufficiency is Priority #1 for Warrior Foundation Freedom Station
Mar 19, 2021·30m - 25
Episode 32 | Armed Services YMCA's Myriad Programs Enhances the Lives of Service Members and Their Families
Mar 16, 2021·29m - 26
Episode 31 | Local Veterans Memorial Only One in Nation to Honor Both Living and Deceased Service Members
Mar 3, 2021·28m - 27
Episode 30 | Army's 12th Sergeant Major to Launch "Your Next Mission" Vodcast In Support of Veterans
Feb 24, 2021·29m - 28
Episode 29 | Despite Setbacks, SDMAC Finds Success During Pandemic
Feb 17, 2021·28m - 29
Episode 28 | North San Diego Business Chamber Connects Veterans to Employers
Feb 9, 2021·26m - 30
Episode 27 | Non-Traditional Problem Solving is Key to Effective National Security
Feb 3, 2021·27m - 31
Episode 26 | San Diego Workforce Partnership Tackles Transitioning Veteran Employment Challenges
Jan 27, 2021·27m - 32
Episode 25 | HireMilitary Bridges Gap Between Veterans and Private Sector
Jan 20, 2021·27m - 33
Episode 24 | SDMAC Foundation Assists Veterans in Pursuit of Education
Jan 10, 2021·23m - 34
Episode 23 | SDMAC Executive Director Mark Balmert Recaps 2020; Looks Forward to 2021
Dec 22, 2020·29m - 35
Episode 22 | PsychArmor Institute Bridges the Gap Between Military and Civilian Communities
Dec 19, 2020·27m - 36
Episode 21 | Padres Pitcher Receives Prestigious Bob Feller Act of Valor Award for Military Advocacy
Dec 8, 2020·21m - 37
Episode 20 | Venerable University Provides Wide-Ranging, Game-Changing Support to Veterans
Nov 25, 2020·30m - 38
Episode 18 | Energy Company Provides Pathway for Transitioning Service Members
Nov 19, 2020·28m - 39
Episode 19 | Retired USMC Colonel Highlights Key Issues Facing Military in San Diego County
Nov 19, 2020·31m - 40
Episode 15 | Annual Report Highlights Defense Industry's Massive Economic Impact in San Diego Region
Nov 4, 2020·25m - 41
Episode 16 | Fleet Week Honors and Celebrates Local Servicemembers
Nov 4, 2020·30m - 42
Episode 17 | Retired Marine Corps Colonel Discusses Veterans Week Events
Nov 4, 2020·26m - 43
Episode 14 | Retired Navy SEAL Leads Asymmetrical Evolution Workshops for Students
Oct 14, 2020·30m - 44
Episode 13 | National University Shines as Military Friendly College
Oct 7, 2020·31m - 45
Episode 12 | Zero8Hundred Helps Ease Service Members' Transition into Civilian Life
Sep 30, 2020·33m - 46
Episode 11 | California Defense Alliance Serves Those Who Serve Us
Sep 24, 2020·28m - 47
Episode 10 | Always Looking to the Future, Armed Services YMCA Stays Operational Serving Families Despite COVID19
Sep 16, 2020·31m - 48
Episode 9 | Foundation Goes Global With Worldwide Virtual Hiring Symposium
Host Drew Schlosberg and co-host Mark Ballnert discuss recent SDMAC events and upcoming military economic impact report rollout.
Sep 9, 2020·34m - 49
Episode 8 | USO San Diego Serves Hundreds of Thousands Active Duty Military and Their Families
Sep 3, 2020·25m - 50
Episode 7 | Leadership Experience Guides Former Navy SEAL to Launch "The Curiosity Mission"
Host Drew Schlosberg and co-host Mark Balmert welcome retired Navy SEAL Ed Heiner to discuss upcoming SDMAC events and community support for the military.
Aug 26, 2020·34m