Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Air Force veteran and author Robert Owens to chat about Owens' book, Beyond Average. Balmert discusses the annual SDMAC Achievement Awards, and recent articles by Union-Tribune military reporter, Andrew Dyer.

Supporting our San Diego Military

Air Force Veteran Shares Motivation to Become Author

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Tony Teravainen, CEO of Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), and Laura White, STEP's Director of Development and Community Engagement, to discuss STEP's mission to build financial self-sufficiency among military and veteran families facing financial hardship. Teravainen and White talk about how STEP is adjusting to COVID-19 and how the community can support military families during these tumultuous times.

Annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Report Work Begins

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Andrew Dyer, Military Reporter from The San Diego Union-Tribune, to chat about SDMAC’s partnership with the Rady School of Management to produce the 2020 San Diego Military Economic Impact Study (SDMEIS). The military is by far the largest economic cluster in the San Diego Region, doubling the economic impact of the number two cluster: Travel and entertainment. Balmert and Dyer discuss the latest military news of the region.

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Andrew Dyer, Military Reporter from The San Diego Union-Tribune, to chat about the efforts of Navy hospital ships, such as the San Diego-based USS Mercy, to support hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients. Balmert and Dyer discuss the latest news emanating from the USS Theodore Roosevelt, along with the status of upcoming SDMAC events.

San Diego-Based USS Mercy Arrives in L.A. to Support Hospitals Battling COVID-19

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Andrew Dyer, Military Reporter from The San Diego Union-Tribune, discuss Dyer’s front page story in yesterday’s newspaper describing the challenges facing the military in balancing national security with COVID-19 issues.

Military Balances National Security With COVID-19 Pandemic Issues

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, talks about the Council’s top priorities in the era of COVID-19.

San Diego Military Advisory Council Charges on in Era of COVID-19

Andrew Dyer, Military Reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, talks about the impact the COVID-19 virus has had on the San Diego military.

COVID-19 and It’s Impact on San Diego’s Military

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), talks about his trip to Sacramento to advocate for military spouse employment. Balmert chats about the March 18 SDMAC Breakfast, featuring Eric Greupner, President of Business Operations for the San Diego Padres.

Advocating for Military Spouse Employment

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), talks about the West Coast’s Premier Naval Conference – WEST 2020 – which hosted today’s SDMAC Breakfast, featuring the Honorable Ellen Lord, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

West Coast’s Premier Naval Conference and Expo Hosts SDMAC Breakfast

Charles Parisi, a Co-Founder with Asymmetrical Evolution, talks about his organization’s vision to support the Department of Defense’s National Defense Education Program for STEM outreach through their emerging The Curiosity Mission. Parisi is joined by Robert Baizer, a former colleague of Parisi’s on the School of Entrepreneurship and Technology Board of Directors.

The Curiosity Mission and National Defense Education Program for STEM Outreach

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Council (SDMAC), is joined by Saundra Cima, a volunteer for Honor Flight San Diego, to talk about Honor Flight’s mission and its 10th Anniversary Celebration slated for Saturday, March 7 at the Del Mar Hilton. Balmert discusses upcoming SDMAC events.

Honor Flight Celebrates 10 Years of Honoring WWII and Korean War Vets

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Council (SDMAC), is joined by Andrew Dyer, military reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, to talk about his path to becoming a journalist covering the military in the nation’s largest military port: San Diego.

Journalist Discusses His Road to Covering the San Diego Military for a Major Media Company

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Council (SDMAC), talks about upcoming SDMAC Breakfast on March 3 that will be held in conjunction with the country’s largest maritime conference: WEST 2020 at the Convention Center.

Largest Maritime Conference to Partner with San Diego Military Advisory Council

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Council (SDMAC), is joined by Tom Caughlan, President of the SDMAC Foundation, to discuss academic scholarships awarded by the Foundation to veterans attending local colleges. Balmert talks about upcoming SDMAC Breakfast events, including the March 3 breakfast that will be held during the WEST 2020 conference at the Convention Center.

Foundation Awards Academic Scholarships to Veterans Attending Local Colleges

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Council (SDMAC), talks about the upcoming SDMAC Breakfast, featuring RADM Peter Gautier, Eleventh District Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard, Balmert chats about the front page story in The San Diego Union-Tribune discussing the more than $2 billion economic boon the region will realize as there aircraft carriers will be home ported in San Diego within the year

Coast Guard Admiral to Highlight Monthly Military Breakfast

We Can Never Support Our Troops Enough. This Show, Hosted By Drew Schlosberg, Community And Public Relations Director For The San Diego Union-Tribune, Is 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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