Ep 54| Organization Celebrates 99 Years Helping Families Meet the Unique Challenges of Military Life

Ep 56| San Diego Military Advisory Council is in "Full Speed Ahead" Mode Following Pandemic Slowdown

RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), chats about the organization's resumption of its signature breakfast series events; challenges of military spouse employment; and military leadership changes in our region.

Ep 55| Rebooting the Lives and Careers of Transitional Service Members

Maurice Wilson, President and Executive Director of REBOOT, chats about how the REBOOT program works to shift the mindset of transitional service members and help them find post-military careers that align with their passions. Wilson talks about the "Managing Your Transition Timeline" app; virtual REBOOT workshops; and the Veteran Career Matching app.

Ep 54| Organization Celebrates 99 Years Helping Families Meet the Unique Challenges of Military Life

Tim Ney, Executive Director of Armed Services YMCA San Diego, chats about the recent successful Big Bay Boom event and how the iconic annual event supports the YMCA's myriad programs and services. Ney discusses resources that provide opportunities for military spouses; the Horse of the Sun Ranch, and new child development centers.

Ep 53| Military Contributions We Can’t Live Without

RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President and CEO of San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Charles Parisi, CEO and Founder of Cloudcast Media, to talk about the hundreds of contributions the military has made to everyday life. Balmert and Parisi highlight the upcoming 20-part 9/11 podcast series.

Ep 52| Army Combat Veteran Turned Country Music Artist Honors Those Lost in 9/11 Attack with Never Forgotten Music Video

Ryan Weaver, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, and two-time Gold Star family member discusses his transition to become a popular country artist and songwriter. Weaver chats about his single and music video, Never Forgotten, written and performed to honor those lost on 9/11. In the video, Rich Weaver, an NYPD detective, shares his behind-the-scenes story of how he helped raise the American flag amidst the rubble of the downed WTC towers.