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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Mission: San Diego Military</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mission-san-diego-military--4509011</link><description><![CDATA[Our support for the military community could never be enough.  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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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Government"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Ep 56| San Diego Military Advisory Council is in "Full Speed Ahead" Mode Following Pandemic Slowdown</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-56-san-diego-military-advisory-council-is-in-full-speed-ahead-mode-following-pandemic-slowdown--46413757</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46413757</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:10:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46413757/sdmac.mp3" length="28016296" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1751</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 55| Rebooting the Lives and Careers of Transitional Service Members</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-rebooting-the-lives-and-careers-of-transitional-service-members--46412194</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46412194</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:10:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46412194/maurice_wilson.mp3" length="31300648" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1956</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 54| Organization Celebrates 99 Years Helping Families Meet the Unique Challenges of Military Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-organization-celebrates-99-years-helping-families-meet-the-unique-challenges-of-military-life--46412191</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46412191</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:10:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46412191/tim_ney_armed_services_ymca.mp3" length="27572008" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1723</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 53| Military Contributions We Can’t Live Without</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-53-military-contributions-we-can-t-live-without--46412188</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46412188</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:10:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46412188/mark_balmert_sdmac.mp3" length="28727848" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1796</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 52| Army Combat Veteran Turned Country Music Artist Honors Those Lost in 9/11 Attack with Never Forgotten Music Video</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-52-army-combat-veteran-turned-country-music-artist-honors-those-lost-in-9-11-attack-with-never-forgotten-music-video--46375989</link><description><![CDATA[Ryan Weaver, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, and two-time Gold Star family member discusses<br />his transition to become a popular country artist and songwriter. Weaver chats about his single<br />and music video, Never Forgotten, written and performed to honor those lost on 9/11. In the<br />video, Rich Weaver, an NYPD detective, shares his behind-the-scenes story of how he helped<br />raise the American flag amidst the rubble of the downed WTC towers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46375989</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:52:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46375989/mission_san_diego_military_ryan_weaver.mp3" length="21248777" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ryan Weaver, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, and two-time Gold Star family member discusses<br />his transition to become a popular country artist and songwriter. Weaver chats about his single<br />and music video, Never Forgotten, written and performed to honor those lost on 9/11. In the<br />video, Rich Weaver, an NYPD detective, shares his behind-the-scenes story of how he helped<br />raise the American flag amidst the rubble of the downed WTC towers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1328</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 51| SDMAC Resumes In-Person Breakfasts with Military Leaders</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-51-sdmac-resumes-in-person-breakfasts-with-military-leaders--45788996</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, President and CEO of San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and co-host of "Mission: San Diego Military" show goes from co-host to interviewee to chat about how SDMAC has successfully navigated through the rough waters of the pandemic.  He discusses the return of the in-person SDMAC Breakfasts, as well as the  Annual SDMAC Achievement Awards set for August 12 at the Admiral Kidd Club.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45788996</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:05:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45788996/mission_military_4.mp3" length="28728121" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, President and CEO of San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and co-host of "Mission: San Diego Military" show goes from co-host to interviewee to chat about how SDMAC has successfully navigated through the rough waters of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, President and CEO of San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and co-host of "Mission: San Diego Military" show goes from co-host to interviewee to chat about how SDMAC has successfully navigated through the rough waters of the pandemic.  He discusses the return of the in-person SDMAC Breakfasts, as well as the  Annual SDMAC Achievement Awards set for August 12 at the Admiral Kidd Club.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1796</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 50| Highly Sought-After Cyber Security Expert Discusses His Experiences at DARPA and the World of National Insecurity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-50-highly-sought-after-cyber-security-expert-discusses-his-experiences-at-darpa-and-the-world-of-national-insecurity--45683816</link><description><![CDATA[Peter Bartoli, a cybersecurity expert, Managing Partner of Downtime Associates, CIO of Market Insight Solutions LLC, adjunct professor, and head coach of the competitive hacking team at SDSU, chats about his experiences at the Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA). Bartoli discusses the importance of educating oneself on security measures, ransomware, and protecting organizations from crippling hacks.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45683816</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:50:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45683816/mission_military_3.mp3" length="30816313" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Peter Bartoli, a cybersecurity expert, Managing Partner of Downtime Associates, CIO of Market Insight Solutions LLC, adjunct professor, and head coach of the competitive hacking team at SDSU, chats about his experiences at the Defense Advanced...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Peter Bartoli, a cybersecurity expert, Managing Partner of Downtime Associates, CIO of Market Insight Solutions LLC, adjunct professor, and head coach of the competitive hacking team at SDSU, chats about his experiences at the Defense Advanced Research Agency (DARPA). Bartoli discusses the importance of educating oneself on security measures, ransomware, and protecting organizations from crippling hacks.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1926</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>community,cybersecurity,military</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 49| It Takes GUTS To Face Life’s Stressors;  How One Book Teaches Us to Prevail Under Stress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-49-it-takes-guts-to-face-life-s-stressors-how-one-book-teaches-us-to-prevail-under-stress--45600302</link><description><![CDATA[Ed Hiner, Best-Selling Author, and decorated Navy Seal talk about his newest book GUTS: Greatness Under Tremendous Stress.  Hiner describes how anyone can face stress head-on and develop resilience. Hiner chats about how his involvement with foster youth at San Pasqual Academy had an impact on the writing of GUTS.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45600302</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:36:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45600302/mission_military_2.mp3" length="28072248" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ed Hiner, Best-Selling Author, and decorated Navy Seal talk about his newest book GUTS: Greatness Under Tremendous Stress.  Hiner describes how anyone can face stress head-on and develop resilience. Hiner chats about how his involvement with foster...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ed Hiner, Best-Selling Author, and decorated Navy Seal talk about his newest book GUTS: Greatness Under Tremendous Stress.  Hiner describes how anyone can face stress head-on and develop resilience. Hiner chats about how his involvement with foster youth at San Pasqual Academy had an impact on the writing of GUTS.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1755</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 48| How Service-Based Learning Uplifts Active Duty Military Members and Veterans Alike</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-48-how-service-based-learning-uplifts-active-duty-military-members-and-veterans-alike--45572834</link><description><![CDATA[Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, Vice-Chancellor of Communications and Community Engagement for National University, chats about the university's historical support of active-duty students and veterans at the graduate and undergraduate levels.  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He also explains what it means to establish a collaborative DOD and Commercial Industry market.  Major Harvey talks about two upcoming Tech Bridge events on June 23, “The Unmanned Logistics Systems Demonstration,” and June 24, "The Electric Mobility Symposium.” The events will showcase autonomous vehicles and an all electric battlefield simulation to show how the military can integrate 5G technology to speed up ability and increase lethal precision.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45333107</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:25:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45333107/mission_sd_military.mp3" length="26587528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Major Steve Harvey, Director of NavalX SoCal Tech Bridge, discusses how Tech Bridge brings novel and innovative technology to leverage the SoCal ecosystems assets such as Installations, Industry, and Research. He also explains what it means to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Major Steve Harvey, Director of NavalX SoCal Tech Bridge, discusses how Tech Bridge brings novel and innovative technology to leverage the SoCal ecosystems assets such as Installations, Industry, and Research. He also explains what it means to establish a collaborative DOD and Commercial Industry market.  Major Harvey talks about two upcoming Tech Bridge events on June 23, “The Unmanned Logistics Systems Demonstration,” and June 24, "The Electric Mobility Symposium.” The events will showcase autonomous vehicles and an all electric battlefield simulation to show how the military can integrate 5G technology to speed up ability and increase lethal precision.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1662</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cloudcast,military,podcast,technology</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 45 | Beer Club Helps Veterans Make Smooth Transition from Military Service to Civilian Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-beer-club-helps-veterans-make-smooth-transition-from-military-service-to-civilian-life--45195156</link><description><![CDATA[William Lu, San Diego Chapter Lead of the Veterans Beer Club, is joined by colleague Kathryn Warren of the Beer Club's National Leadership Team to chat about the Club’s mission and services.  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Lu and Warren discuss the Beer Club's upcoming 5th...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[William Lu, San Diego Chapter Lead of the Veterans Beer Club, is joined by colleague Kathryn Warren of the Beer Club's National Leadership Team to chat about the Club’s mission and services.  Lu and Warren discuss the Beer Club's upcoming 5th Anniversary event that will be for their “Second Chance” Brewery event on Saturday, June 19.  Lu and Warren highlight the Club's focus on networking.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1614</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beer,community,military,podcast,prevailing,service,veterans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 44 | Foundation Supports Catastrophically Injured Veterans</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-foundation-supports-catastrophically-injured-veterans--45167971</link><description><![CDATA[Michael Minc, Founder, and Chairman of the Gene Vance Jr. Foundation for the Catastrophically Injured discuss the history and mission of the Foundation, along with criminal justice reform for impacted veterans.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45167971</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:24:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45167971/20210528_mission_san_diego_military.mp3" length="25657964" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michael Minc, Founder, and Chairman of the Gene Vance Jr. Foundation for the Catastrophically Injured discuss the history and mission of the Foundation, along with criminal justice reform for impacted veterans.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michael Minc, Founder, and Chairman of the Gene Vance Jr. Foundation for the Catastrophically Injured discuss the history and mission of the Foundation, along with criminal justice reform for impacted veterans.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1604</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 43 | Memorial Day and the Poppy Honor Wall</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-memorial-day-and-the-poppy-honor-wall--45009504</link><description><![CDATA[VADM (Ret.) John Bird, Senior Vice President for USAA, chats about the history of the Poppy Honor Wall, which recognizes those fallen military members who have sacrificed their lives for the United States since WWI.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45009504</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 04:29:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45009504/20210521_mission_san_diego.mp3" length="18747015" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>VADM (Ret.) John Bird, Senior Vice President for USAA, chats about the history of the Poppy Honor Wall, which recognizes those fallen military members who have sacrificed their lives for the United States since WWI.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[VADM (Ret.) John Bird, Senior Vice President for USAA, chats about the history of the Poppy Honor Wall, which recognizes those fallen military members who have sacrificed their lives for the United States since WWI.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1172</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 42 | Honoring Both Fallen and Living Heroes Atop Beautiful Mt. Soledad</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-honoring-both-fallen-and-living-heroes-atop-beautiful-mt-soledad--44936474</link><description><![CDATA[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" in a live and virtual setting. O'Connell highlights the dedicated work of the Association's volunteers and docents.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44936474</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 17:24:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44936474/20210514_mission_sd_military.mp3" length="25081480" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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" in a live and virtual setting. O'Connell highlights the dedicated work of the Association's volunteers and docents.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1568</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 41 | Virtual Film Festival Features Independent Veteran Filmmakers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-virtual-film-festival-features-independent-veteran-filmmakers--44815681</link><description><![CDATA[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. Vizcarra chats about his service background as well as his experiences as a filmmaker.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44815681</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 15:44:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44815681/20210507_mission_san_diego.mp3" length="63626880" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. Vizcarra chats about his service background as well as his experiences as a filmmaker.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1591</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 40 | 10th Annual 32-Day Memorial Day Awareness Campaign Raises Millions to Support Our Military Heroes and Their Families</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-10th-annual-32-day-memorial-day-awareness-campaign-raises-millions-to-support-our-military-heroes-and-their-families--44669619</link><description><![CDATA[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 relay events, in which participants from around the country march in remembrance of fallen soldiers, handing off American flags to another participant every 5-miles, until eventually meeting in Dallas, Texas. Holley also discusses the role his organization will play in helping troops transition into civilian life as they are withdrawn out of Afghanistan.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44669619</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 21:37:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44669619/20210430_mission_san_diego.mp3" length="57051840" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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 &amp; CEO of Carry the Load, to chat about his organization's mission to honor the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 relay events, in which participants from around the country march in remembrance of fallen soldiers, handing off American flags to another participant every 5-miles, until eventually meeting in Dallas, Texas. Holley also discusses the role his organization will play in helping troops transition into civilian life as they are withdrawn out of Afghanistan.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1427</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 39 | Celebrating 35 Years of the Month of the Military Child with Blue Star Families &amp; USAA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-celebrating-35-years-of-the-month-of-the-military-child-with-blue-star-families-usaa--44552105</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44552105</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 05:26:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44552105/20210423_mission_san_diego.mp3" length="59565120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1490</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 38 | SDVC Offers Premiere Support for San Diego Veterans and Spouses</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-sdvc-offers-premiere-support-for-san-diego-veterans-and-spouses--44461856</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44461856</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:03:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44461856/20210416_mission_san_diego.mp3" length="63393600" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1585</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 37 | San Diego Veterans Coalition Builds Region as a National Model for Post-Service Employment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-san-diego-veterans-coalition-builds-region-as-a-national-model-for-post-service-employment--44326933</link><description><![CDATA[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 members are able to find success post-service. Wilson chats about the greatest challenges veterans face post-service and how the SDVC aims to assist in overcoming those obstacles.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44326933</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:17:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44326933/20210409_mission_san_diego_military.mp3" length="59285760" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 members are able to find success post-service. Wilson chats about the greatest challenges veterans face post-service and how the SDVC aims to assist in overcoming those obstacles.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1483</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 36 | Chief Resilience Officer Coordinates County's Massive Emergency Services Plans</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-chief-resilience-officer-coordinates-county-s-massive-emergency-services-plans--44298032</link><description><![CDATA[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 County has made in safely reopening shuttered businesses. Johnston also advises listeners on how best to protect themselves as case numbers in the county gradually decrease.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44298032</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:08:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44298032/20210402_mission_san_diego_military.mp3" length="63768000" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 County has made in safely reopening shuttered businesses. Johnston also advises listeners on how best to protect themselves as case numbers in the county gradually decrease.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1595</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 35 | Hiring Our Heroes Experiences Unprecedented Success Connecting the Military with the Civilian Workforce</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-hiring-our-heroes-experiences-unprecedented-success-connecting-the-military-with-the-civilian-workforce--44171717</link><description><![CDATA[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 to their strengths. Balmert highlights the upcoming Townhall Speaker Series event with Mayor Todd Gloria.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44171717</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:37:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44171717/20210326_mission_san_diego_military.mp3" length="65277120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, President &amp; 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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 to their strengths. Balmert highlights the upcoming Townhall Speaker Series event with Mayor Todd Gloria.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1632</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 34 | "Collaboration and Coordination" Keys to San Diego Veterans Coalition Success</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-collaboration-and-coordination-keys-to-san-diego-veterans-coalition-success--44118934</link><description><![CDATA[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. 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Balmert highlights the successful relaunch of SDMAC's virtual Townhall Speaker series. 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Ney discusses the threat of food insecurity, the resiliency of military...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tim Ney, Executive Director of the Armed Services YMCA (ASY), discusses the ASY's mission to enhance the lives of military families and address the unique challenges they face. Ney discusses the threat of food insecurity, the resiliency of military spouses, and the struggle service members face when leaving their families for deployment, all of which the ASY addresses. Ney also chats about the ASY's Achievement Academy and Horse of the Sun Ranch programs.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1722</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 31 | Local Veterans Memorial Only One in Nation to Honor Both Living and Deceased Service Members</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-local-veterans-memorial-only-one-in-nation-to-honor-both-living-and-deceased-service-members--43724389</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) is joined by Phil Kendro, Vice President of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Association. Balmert promotes SDMAC's Town Hall Series, which will feature various virtual presentations beginning March 4, 2021. 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Soledad.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1674</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 30 | Army's 12th Sergeant Major to Launch "Your Next Mission" Vodcast In Support of Veterans</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-army-s-12th-sergeant-major-to-launch-your-next-mission-vodcast-in-support-of-veterans--43620670</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by SMA (Ret.) Jack Tilley, the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army and Co-Founder of the American Freedom Foundation (AFF), and Ted Hacker, a former Nashville-based music producer and President of the American Freedom Foundation (AFF). 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Jack Tilley, the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army and Co-Founder of the American Freedom Foundation (AFF), and Ted Hacker, a former...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by SMA (Ret.) Jack Tilley, the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army and Co-Founder of the American Freedom Foundation (AFF), and Ted Hacker, a former Nashville-based music producer and President of the American Freedom Foundation (AFF). Balmert discusses the SDMAC "Zoom" Speaker Series which will kick off in the coming months. Hacker details AFF's history of supporting veterans, while SMA Tilley chats about the upcoming launch "Your Next Mission," a forthcoming vodcast/podcast targeted at veterans and transitioning service members moving into civilian life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1761</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 29 | Despite Setbacks, SDMAC Finds Success During Pandemic</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-despite-setbacks-sdmac-finds-success-during-pandemic--43500408</link><description><![CDATA[RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses how the organization is adapting and evolving through the COVID-19 pandemic.  Balmert chats about the organization's membership growth and upcoming virtual SDMAC events.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43500408</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:02:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43500408/despite_setbacks_sdmac_finds_success_during_pandemic.mp3" length="26938987" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President &amp; CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses how the organization is adapting and evolving through the COVID-19 pandemic.  Balmert chats about the organization's membership growth and upcoming...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses how the organization is adapting and evolving through the COVID-19 pandemic.  Balmert chats about the organization's membership growth and upcoming virtual SDMAC events.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1684</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 28 | North San Diego Business Chamber Connects Veterans to Employers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-north-san-diego-business-chamber-connects-veterans-to-employers--43372940</link><description><![CDATA[Dylan Fisher, Senior Manager of Economic Development and Advocacy for the North San Diego Business Chamber, talks about his role in connecting veterans with the business community. Fisher outlines the Operation Connect program, which aims to assist veterans in sharpening their networking skills as they transition into civilian life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43372940</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:40:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43372940/mission_san_diego_military_episode_28.mp3" length="24486422" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dylan Fisher, Senior Manager of Economic Development and Advocacy for the North San Diego Business Chamber, talks about his role in connecting veterans with the business community. Fisher outlines the Operation Connect program, which aims to assist...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dylan Fisher, Senior Manager of Economic Development and Advocacy for the North San Diego Business Chamber, talks about his role in connecting veterans with the business community. Fisher outlines the Operation Connect program, which aims to assist veterans in sharpening their networking skills as they transition into civilian life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1531</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 27 | Non-Traditional Problem Solving is Key to Effective National Security</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-non-traditional-problem-solving-is-key-to-effective-national-security--43258582</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Jesse Gipe, Pacific-South Director of the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN). Gipe discusses the non-traditional problem-solving techniques which help the NSIN stay on the cutting edge of national security. Gipe also highlights the vast possibilities for college students looking to work in the national security field. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43258582</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 03:51:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43258582/mission_san_diego_episode_27.mp3" length="25873635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, President &amp; CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Jesse Gipe, Pacific-South Director of the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN). Gipe discusses the non-traditional problem-solving techniques which...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Jesse Gipe, Pacific-South Director of the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN). Gipe discusses the non-traditional problem-solving techniques which help the NSIN stay on the cutting edge of national security. Gipe also highlights the vast possibilities for college students looking to work in the national security field. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1618</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 26 | San Diego Workforce Partnership Tackles Transitioning Veteran Employment Challenges</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-san-diego-workforce-partnership-tackles-transitioning-veteran-employment-challenges--43150624</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Sam Freidman, Salesforce Manager for the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), and Jardea Jenkins, Program Specialist for Ticket to Work and RETAIN. Balmert chats briefly about new changes made to SDMAC's Board of Directors. Friedman discusses how the SDWP helps veterans and transitioning service members translate their skills into the business world. Jenkins speaks to the solution-oriented, can-do spirit veterans bring to the workplace.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43150624</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:08:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43150624/mission_san_diego_military_episode_26.mp3" length="26378126" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Sam Freidman, Salesforce Manager for the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), and Jardea Jenkins, Program Specialist for Ticket to Work and RETAIN....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, President and CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Sam Freidman, Salesforce Manager for the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP), and Jardea Jenkins, Program Specialist for Ticket to Work and RETAIN. 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Jenkins speaks to the solution-oriented, can-do spirit veterans bring to the workplace.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1649</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 25 | HireMilitary Bridges Gap Between Veterans and Private Sector</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-hiremilitary-bridges-gap-between-veterans-and-private-sector--43030728</link><description><![CDATA[Chris Thorne, Director of Account Management for HireMilitary, discusses the organization's mission to assist veterans and transitioning service members as they enter the next phase of life after military service. Thorne highlights HireMilitary's proactive approach to securing jobs with a high likelihood of employment. Thorne also touches on the challenges which make transitioning to civilian life difficult.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43030728</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:50:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43030728/mission_san_diego_20210115.mp3" length="25556817" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chris Thorne, Director of Account Management for HireMilitary, discusses the organization's mission to assist veterans and transitioning service members as they enter the next phase of life after military service. Thorne highlights HireMilitary's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris Thorne, Director of Account Management for HireMilitary, discusses the organization's mission to assist veterans and transitioning service members as they enter the next phase of life after military service. Thorne highlights HireMilitary's proactive approach to securing jobs with a high likelihood of employment. Thorne also touches on the challenges which make transitioning to civilian life difficult.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1598</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 24 | SDMAC Foundation Assists Veterans in Pursuit of Education</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-sdmac-foundation-assists-veterans-in-pursuit-of-education--42873444</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Terry McKearney, President of the SDMAC Foundation, to highlight the foundation's mission and commitment to help veterans, transitioning service members and their families pay for higher education through scholarships.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42873444</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:45:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42873444/episode_24_sdmac_foundation_assists_veterans_in_pursuit_of_education.mp3" length="22169659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Terry McKearney, President of the SDMAC Foundation, to highlight the foundation's mission and commitment to help veterans, transitioning service members...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Terry McKearney, President of the SDMAC Foundation, to highlight the foundation's mission and commitment to help veterans, transitioning service members and their families pay for higher education through scholarships.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1386</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 23 | SDMAC Executive Director Mark Balmert Recaps 2020; Looks Forward to 2021</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-sdmac-executive-director-mark-balmert-recaps-2020-looks-forward-to-2021--42616728</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), discusses 2020 highlights in the face of the devastating pandemic. 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Atherall discusses how PsychArmor's 200+ courses aim to educate civilian populations to better improve communication with military members. Atherall highlights the success her organization has had in training other nonprofit organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity and Hidden Heroes.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42573153</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2020 19:57:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42573153/mission_san_diego_20201211.mp3" length="64719488" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Tina Atherall, CEO of PsychArmor Institute, to talk about the Institute's mission to utilize the power of education and learning to improve the lives of military...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Tina Atherall, CEO of PsychArmor Institute, to talk about the Institute's mission to utilize the power of education and learning to improve the lives of military service members and their families. Atherall discusses how PsychArmor's 200+ courses aim to educate civilian populations to better improve communication with military members. 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Stammen chats about what led him to become an avid supporter of the military, his experiences overseas in Afghanistan while on a USO-sponsored trip, and what receiving the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Means to him. Stammen also discusses the peculiar nature of playing baseball during the COVID-19 era.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42371250</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:16:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42371250/mission_san_diego_20201201.mp3" length="50639168" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Craig Stammen, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres and recipient of the prestigious Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. Stammen chats about what led him to become an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Craig Stammen, a pitcher for the San Diego Padres and recipient of the prestigious Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. Stammen chats about what led him to become an avid supporter of the military, his experiences overseas in Afghanistan while on a USO-sponsored trip, and what receiving the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Means to him. 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Ross discusses the School's partnership with the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) in the development of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Report.  Ross chats about UCSD's acceptance into the Yellow Ribbon Program and its StartR Veteran, an accelerator program that provides coaching and workshops tailored toward veterans with entrepreneurial ideas.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42150007</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:28:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42150007/mission_san_diego_military_ep_20.mp3" length="29152235" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tasha Ross, Director of Corporate Relations at the UCSD Rady School of Management (ROSM), talks about the school's unparalleled commitment to supporting veterans as they transition into the business world.  Ross discusses the School's partnership with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tasha Ross, Director of Corporate Relations at the UCSD Rady School of Management (ROSM), talks about the school's unparalleled commitment to supporting veterans as they transition into the business world.  Ross discusses the School's partnership with the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) in the development of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Report.  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Wederbrook talks about encroachment and how it affects military operations; housing challenges; and the massive impact of military spending in the San Diego region.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42024470</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42024470/mission_san_diego_military_ep_19.mp3" length="30116466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Earl "The Pearl" Wederbrook, a retired Marine Corps Colonel and past SDMAC President, discusses pertinent issues facing local military members and their families in San Diego County.  Wederbrook talks about encroachment and how it affects military...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earl "The Pearl" Wederbrook, a retired Marine Corps Colonel and past SDMAC President, discusses pertinent issues facing local military members and their families in San Diego County.  Wederbrook talks about encroachment and how it affects military operations; housing challenges; and the massive impact of military spending in the San Diego region.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 18 | Energy Company Provides Pathway for Transitioning Service Members</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-energy-company-provides-pathway-for-transitioning-service-members--42024469</link><description><![CDATA[Adam Heyde, the San Diego Operations Manager for Jingoli Power, talks about his company's dedication to hiring San Diego veterans. Heyde chats about his military career, Jingoli Power's affiliation with the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and the Department of Defense's Skill Bridge program.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42024469</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42024469/mission_san_diego_military_ep_18.mp3" length="26756493" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Adam Heyde, the San Diego Operations Manager for Jingoli Power, talks about his company's dedication to hiring San Diego veterans. Heyde chats about his military career, Jingoli Power's affiliation with the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adam Heyde, the San Diego Operations Manager for Jingoli Power, talks about his company's dedication to hiring San Diego veterans. Heyde chats about his military career, Jingoli Power's affiliation with the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and the Department of Defense's Skill Bridge program.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1673</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 17 | Retired Marine Corps Colonel Discusses Veterans Week Events</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-retired-marine-corps-colonel-discusses-veterans-week-events--41779390</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by retired Marine Corps Colonel, Jack Harkins, Executive director of the San Diego Veterans Museum.  Harkins discusses the Veterans Museum's mission and the building's historical significance.  Harkins chats about the upcoming Veterans Week Virtual Celebration Ceremony and the Veteran of the Year Award, which will both be live-streamed. Balmert discusses the SDMAC and Fleet Week virtual breakfast on November 12.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41779390</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:25:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41779390/mission_san_diego_military_ep_17.mp3" length="24639111" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by retired Marine Corps Colonel, Jack Harkins, Executive director of the San Diego Veterans Museum.  Harkins discusses the Veterans Museum's mission and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by retired Marine Corps Colonel, Jack Harkins, Executive director of the San Diego Veterans Museum.  Harkins discusses the Veterans Museum's mission and the building's historical significance.  Harkins chats about the upcoming Veterans Week Virtual Celebration Ceremony and the Veteran of the Year Award, which will both be live-streamed. Balmert discusses the SDMAC and Fleet Week virtual breakfast on November 12.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1540</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 16 | Fleet Week Honors and Celebrates Local Servicemembers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-fleet-week-honors-and-celebrates-local-servicemembers--41666355</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Fleet Week Board President, Gordon Rutherford, to talk about Fleet Week, an annual celebration that honors local military service members. Rutherford chats about the in-person and virtual events that will take place between November 9 through November 15. Balmert highlights the SDMAC and Fleet Week virtual breakfast on November 12]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41666355</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:24:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41666355/mission_san_diego_military_ep_16.mp3" length="29086615" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Fleet Week Board President, Gordon Rutherford, to talk about Fleet Week, an annual celebration that honors local military service members. Rutherford chats about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Fleet Week Board President, Gordon Rutherford, to talk about Fleet Week, an annual celebration that honors local military service members. Rutherford chats about the in-person and virtual events that will take place between November 9 through November 15. Balmert highlights the SDMAC and Fleet Week virtual breakfast on November 12]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1818</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 15 | Annual Report Highlights Defense Industry's Massive Economic Impact in San Diego Region</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-annual-report-highlights-defense-industry-s-massive-economic-impact-in-san-diego-region--41555536</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, talks about the 2020 SDMAC San Diego Military Economic Impact Study, conducted in conjunction with the UC San Diego Rady School of Management.  The study highlights the $33 billion of direct spending tied to the region's defense industry and $52 billion of indirect spending.  Balmert notes that 342,000 jobs in San Diego county are also tied to the defense industry. Balmert shouts out next month's Fleet Week San Diego events.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41555536</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:24:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41555536/mission_san_diego_military_ep_15.mp3" length="24170579" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, talks about the 2020 SDMAC San Diego Military Economic Impact Study, conducted in conjunction with the UC San Diego Rady School of Management.  The study highlights the $33...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, talks about the 2020 SDMAC San Diego Military Economic Impact Study, conducted in conjunction with the UC San Diego Rady School of Management.  The study highlights the $33 billion of direct spending tied to the region's defense industry and $52 billion of indirect spending.  Balmert notes that 342,000 jobs in San Diego county are also tied to the defense industry. Balmert shouts out next month's Fleet Week San Diego events.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1511</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 14 | Retired Navy SEAL Leads Asymmetrical Evolution Workshops for Students</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-retired-navy-seal-leads-asymmetrical-evolution-workshops-for-students--41442468</link><description><![CDATA[Ed Hiner, a retired Navy SEAL with a storied 20-year career, chats about his work with underrepresented youth through his company, Asymmetrical Evolution.  Hiner, a best-selling author, talks about his E3 Workshops for students.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41442468</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 21:15:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41442468/mission_san_diego_military_ep_14.mp3" length="29146383" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ed Hiner, a retired Navy SEAL with a storied 20-year career, chats about his work with underrepresented youth through his company, Asymmetrical Evolution.  Hiner, a best-selling author, talks about his E3 Workshops for students.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ed Hiner, a retired Navy SEAL with a storied 20-year career, chats about his work with underrepresented youth through his company, Asymmetrical Evolution.  Hiner, a best-selling author, talks about his E3 Workshops for students.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1822</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 13 | National University Shines as Military Friendly College</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-national-university-shines-as-military-friendly-college--41353177</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, Senior Vice President, External Relations at National University, to discuss the university's mission of providing a flexible, quality education for the military community.  Rohland-Heinrich talks about National University's military roots as it was founded nearly 50 years ago by U.S. Navy Captain David Chigos.  Balmert chats about the upcoming release of the San Diego Military Economic Impact Study and its live stream event on Tuesday, October 13.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41353177</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:35:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41353177/mission_san_diego_military_ep_13.mp3" length="29466958" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, Senior Vice President, External Relations at National University, to discuss the university's mission of providing a flexible,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, Senior Vice President, External Relations at National University, to discuss the university's mission of providing a flexible, quality education for the military community.  Rohland-Heinrich talks about National University's military roots as it was founded nearly 50 years ago by U.S. Navy Captain David Chigos.  Balmert chats about the upcoming release of the San Diego Military Economic Impact Study and its live stream event on Tuesday, October 13.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1842</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 12 | Zero8Hundred Helps Ease Service Members' Transition into Civilian Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-zero8hundred-helps-ease-service-members-transition-into-civilian-life--41210836</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Stephanie Kiesel, CEO of zero8hundred, to chat about the organization's mission to connect service members to programs that suit their specific needs as they transition into civilian life.  Balmert discusses the October 13 roll-out of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study, as well as SDMAC's involvement with zero8hundred.   zero8hundred website: <a href="http://www.zero8hundred.org" rel="noopener">www.zero8hundred.org</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41210836</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:03:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41210836/mission_san_diego_military_ep_12.mp3" length="31203160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Stephanie Kiesel, CEO of zero8hundred, to chat about the organization's mission to connect service members to programs that suit their specific needs as they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Stephanie Kiesel, CEO of zero8hundred, to chat about the organization's mission to connect service members to programs that suit their specific needs as they transition into civilian life.  Balmert discusses the October 13 roll-out of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study, as well as SDMAC's involvement with zero8hundred.   zero8hundred website: <a href="http://www.zero8hundred.org" rel="noopener">www.zero8hundred.org</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1951</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 11 | California Defense Alliance Serves Those Who Serve Us</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-california-defense-alliance-serves-those-who-serve-us--41068660</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Gene Fisher, Co-Chair of the California Defense Communities Alliance (CDCA) to discuss CDCA's mission and key initiatives. Balmert discusses the October 22 roll-out of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41068660</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:15:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41068660/mission_san_diego_military_ep_11.mp3" length="27224607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Gene Fisher, Co-Chair of the California Defense Communities Alliance (CDCA) to discuss CDCA's mission and key initiatives. Balmert discusses the October 22...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Gene Fisher, Co-Chair of the California Defense Communities Alliance (CDCA) to discuss CDCA's mission and key initiatives. Balmert discusses the October 22 roll-out of the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1702</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 10 | Always Looking to the Future, Armed Services YMCA Stays Operational Serving Families Despite COVID19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-always-looking-to-the-future-armed-services-ymca-stays-operational-serving-families-despite-covid19--40944162</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Drew Schlosberg, President of DS Studio, are joined by Tim Ney, Executive Director of Armed Services YMCA San Diego. Ney discusses the YMCA's mission to serve active duty military and their families. Ney talks about the YMCA's unwavering ability to serve families throughout the COVID - 19 epidemic, managing to not shut their doors for even a single day. Ney chats about the YMCA's Horse of the Sun Ranch and upcoming Matching Gift Campaign. Balmert discusses the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study and its October 14 launch, as well SDMAC member, Glorietta Bay Inn.<br /><br />San Diego Military Advisory Council: <a href="http://www.sdmac.org" rel="noopener">www.sdmac.org</a> <br />Armed Services YMCA: <a href="https://www.asymca.org/san-diego-home" rel="noopener">https://www.asymca.org/san-diego-home</a>; <br />Horse of the Sun Ranch: <a href="https://www.asymca.org/horseofthesun-san-diego" rel="noopener">https://www.asymca.org/horseofthesun-san-diego</a>;<br />Armed Services YMCA Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ASYSandiego/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/ASYSandiego/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40944162</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:42:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40944162/mission_san_diego_military_ep_10.mp3" length="29426416" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Drew Schlosberg, President of DS Studio, are joined by Tim Ney, Executive Director of Armed Services YMCA San Diego. Ney discusses the YMCA's mission to serve active duty...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Drew Schlosberg, President of DS Studio, are joined by Tim Ney, Executive Director of Armed Services YMCA San Diego. Ney discusses the YMCA's mission to serve active duty military and their families. Ney talks about the YMCA's unwavering ability to serve families throughout the COVID - 19 epidemic, managing to not shut their doors for even a single day. Ney chats about the YMCA's Horse of the Sun Ranch and upcoming Matching Gift Campaign. Balmert discusses the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study and its October 14 launch, as well SDMAC member, Glorietta Bay Inn.<br /><br />San Diego Military Advisory Council: <a href="http://www.sdmac.org" rel="noopener">www.sdmac.org</a> <br />Armed Services YMCA: <a href="https://www.asymca.org/san-diego-home" rel="noopener">https://www.asymca.org/san-diego-home</a>; <br />Horse of the Sun Ranch: <a href="https://www.asymca.org/horseofthesun-san-diego" rel="noopener">https://www.asymca.org/horseofthesun-san-diego</a>;<br />Armed Services YMCA Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ASYSandiego/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/ASYSandiego/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1840</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 9 | Foundation Goes Global With Worldwide Virtual Hiring Symposium</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-foundation-goes-global-with-worldwide-virtual-hiring-symposium--40778763</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by<br />Ted Hacker, Co-Founder of the American Freedom Foundation, and his colleague, SMA (Ret.) Jack Tilley, the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army, to talk about the Foundation's virtual "Warriors to Workforce Summit" on September 16-17.  Balmert discusses last week's SDMAC Achievement Awards and the 2020 San Diego Military Economic Impact Study.  Balmert highlights SDMAC member, Mitsubishi Cement Corporation.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40778763</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 03:22:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40778763/mission_san_diego_military_ep_9.mp3" length="32378462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by
Ted Hacker, Co-Founder of the American Freedom Foundation, and his colleague, SMA (Ret.) Jack Tilley, the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army, to talk about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by<br />Ted Hacker, Co-Founder of the American Freedom Foundation, and his colleague, SMA (Ret.) Jack Tilley, the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army, to talk about the Foundation's virtual "Warriors to Workforce Summit" on September 16-17.  Balmert discusses last week's SDMAC Achievement Awards and the 2020 San Diego Military Economic Impact Study.  Balmert highlights SDMAC member, Mitsubishi Cement Corporation.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2024</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 8 | USO San Diego Serves Hundreds of Thousands Active Duty Military and Their Families</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-uso-san-diego-serves-hundreds-of-thousands-active-duty-military-and-their-families--40640170</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, to talk about the hundreds of thousands of active duty military and their families the USO serves annually through its myriad programs and services. Balmert discusses the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which was "live" streamed on September 2.  Balmert highlights SDMAC member, USO San Diego.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40640170</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 03:25:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40640170/mission_san_diego_military_ep_8.mp3" length="23603409" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, to talk about the hundreds of thousands of active duty military and their families the USO serves annually...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, to talk about the hundreds of thousands of active duty military and their families the USO serves annually through its myriad programs and services. Balmert discusses the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which was "live" streamed on September 2.  Balmert highlights SDMAC member, USO San Diego.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1476</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 7 | Leadership Experience Guides Former Navy SEAL to Launch "The Curiosity Mission"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-leadership-experience-guides-former-navy-seal-to-launch-the-curiosity-mission--40490142</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ed Hiner, President of Asymmetrical Evolution and Co-Founder of The Curiosity Mission, to chat about leadership skills Balmert and Hiner employed during their Navy careers:  Balmert as a Rear Admiral and Hiner as a Navy SEAL.  Hiner discusses his Asymmetrical Evolution curriculum.  Balmert talks about upcoming SDMAC webinars, and the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which will be "live" streamed on September 2.  Balmert highlights SDMAC member, Northrup Grumman.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40490142</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:41:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40490142/mission_san_diego_military_ep_7.mp3" length="32816065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ed Hiner, President of Asymmetrical Evolution and Co-Founder of The Curiosity Mission, to chat about leadership skills Balmert and Hiner employed during their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ed Hiner, President of Asymmetrical Evolution and Co-Founder of The Curiosity Mission, to chat about leadership skills Balmert and Hiner employed during their Navy careers:  Balmert as a Rear Admiral and Hiner as a Navy SEAL.  Hiner discusses his Asymmetrical Evolution curriculum.  Balmert talks about upcoming SDMAC webinars, and the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which will be "live" streamed on September 2.  Balmert highlights SDMAC member, Northrup Grumman.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2051</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 6 | Coalition Impacts Thousands of San Diego Veterans Annually</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-coalition-impacts-thousands-of-san-diego-veterans-annually--40388267</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ron Stark, President of the San Diego Veterans Coalition. 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Stark talks about the Coalition's massive reach and it's far-reaching impact due to it's vast volunteer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Ron Stark, President of the San Diego Veterans Coalition. Stark talks about the Coalition's massive reach and it's far-reaching impact due to it's vast volunteer network and wide-ranging services . Balmert chats about the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which will be held virtually as a "live" stream on September 2, along with the organization's webinars. Balmert shouts out SDMAC member Navy Federal Credit Union for its longtime support.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1701</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 5 | San Diego County OES "At The Ready" for All Emergencies</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-san-diego-county-oes-at-the-ready-for-all-emergencies--40272071</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Gary Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer for the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES).  Johnston discusses the myriad emergencies that OES is prepared to handle in partnership with our region's first responders. Balmert talks about the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which will be held virtually as a "live" stream on September 2.  Balmert also chats about the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study; SDMAC membe LevitZacks; and the stellar work of the USO and Armed Services YMCA in their outreach to military families.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40272071</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:53:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40272071/mission_san_diego_military_ep_5.mp3" length="29212839" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Gary Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer for the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES).  Johnston discusses the myriad emergencies that OES is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Gary Johnston, Chief Resilience Officer for the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES).  Johnston discusses the myriad emergencies that OES is prepared to handle in partnership with our region's first responders. Balmert talks about the SDMAC Achievement Awards, which will be held virtually as a "live" stream on September 2.  Balmert also chats about the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study; SDMAC membe LevitZacks; and the stellar work of the USO and Armed Services YMCA in their outreach to military families.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1826</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 4 | Special Missions Training Center Sharpens Coast Guard's Tactical Operations</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-special-missions-training-center-sharpens-coast-guard-s-tactical-operations--40142331</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Captain Paul Frantz, Commanding Officer, Special Missions Training Center for the U.S. Coast Guard, to talk about the wide-ranging mission of the Training Center.  Balmert discusses SDMAC webinars; the SDMAC Achievement Awards; and SDMAC member, BAE Systems.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40142331</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:08:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40142331/mission_san_diego_military_ep_4.mp3" length="27958543" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Captain Paul Frantz, Commanding Officer, Special Missions Training Center for the U.S. Coast Guard, to talk about the wide-ranging mission of the Training...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by Captain Paul Frantz, Commanding Officer, Special Missions Training Center for the U.S. Coast Guard, to talk about the wide-ranging mission of the Training Center.  Balmert discusses SDMAC webinars; the SDMAC Achievement Awards; and SDMAC member, BAE Systems.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1748</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 3 | Three States, Rivers, Lakes and the Pacific Ocean: Capt. Tim Barelli, Coast Guard Commander, San Diego Sector</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-three-states-rivers-lakes-and-the-pacific-ocean-capt-tim-barelli-coast-guard-commander-san-diego-sector--40024111</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Charles Parisi, CEO of Cloudcast Media (filling in for vacationing Drew Schlosberg), are joined in studio by Capt. 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Barelli shares how his lean and highly focused San Diego Sector team covers such a vast geographical area.  <br /><br />For more information on SDMAC, please visit <a href="http://www.sdmac.org" rel="noopener">www.sdmac.org</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40024111</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 21:53:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40024111/mission_san_diego_military_ep_3.mp3" length="34171924" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Charles Parisi, CEO of Cloudcast Media (filling in for vacationing Drew Schlosberg), are joined in studio by Capt. Tim Barelli, Commander, San Diego Sector, United States...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Charles Parisi, CEO of Cloudcast Media (filling in for vacationing Drew Schlosberg), are joined in studio by Capt. Tim Barelli, Commander, San Diego Sector, United States Coast Guard, to discuss the unique and multi-faceted role of the Coast Guard as a hybrid law enforcement and military agency.  With responsibility for the safety, security and environmental protection of a territory ranging from Arizona, Southern Utah, and Southern Nevada to the maritime boundary with Mexico and extending another 200 miles offshore, Capt. Barelli shares how his lean and highly focused San Diego Sector team covers such a vast geographical area.  <br /><br />For more information on SDMAC, please visit <a href="http://www.sdmac.org" rel="noopener">www.sdmac.org</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2136</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 2 | Retired Navy SEAL Legend Fulfills "The Promise" With Education Company | Ed Hiner, Asymmetrical Evolution</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-retired-navy-seal-legend-fulfills-the-promise-with-education-company-ed-hiner-asymmetrical-evolution--39885805</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Charles Parisi, CEO of Cloudcast Media (filling in for vacationing Drew Schlosberg), are joined in studio by retired Navy SEAL Lt. 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Commander Ed Hiner to discuss the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, and Charles Parisi, CEO of Cloudcast Media (filling in for vacationing Drew Schlosberg), are joined in studio by retired Navy SEAL Lt. Commander Ed Hiner to discuss the promise and purpose behind Asymmetrical Evolution, his education company offering the "PhD, ME" degree to high school students.  From self-leadership and personal accountability to habitudes and discipline, Ed's SEALpreneurship program has it all.  You'll also listen to Mark and Ed discuss mission and mustangs!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2000</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>cloudcast,education,hiner,leadership,navy,navyseals,sdmac,seals,sel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 1 | Former San Diego "Navy Mayor" Now Leads Navy Installations Command | Vice Admiral Yancy Lindsey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-former-san-diego-navy-mayor-now-leads-navy-installations-command-vice-admiral-yancy-lindsey--39803592</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by VADM Yancy Lindsey, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).  VADM Lindsey, the former San Diego "Navy Mayor," talks about the mission of CNIC; his experience as Commander of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central Command; and his goals as CNIC.  Balmert discusses SDMAC projects in the COVID-19 era.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39803592</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:38:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39803592/mission_san_diego_military_ep_1.mp3" length="25672724" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Cloudcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by VADM Yancy Lindsey, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).  VADM Lindsey, the former San Diego "Navy Mayor," talks about the mission of CNIC; his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, is joined by VADM Yancy Lindsey, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).  VADM Lindsey, the former San Diego "Navy Mayor," talks about the mission of CNIC; his experience as Commander of the Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central Command; and his goals as CNIC.  Balmert discusses SDMAC projects in the COVID-19 era.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1605</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balmert,cnic,navy,navymayor,schlosberg,sdmac,yancylindsey</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0781d157d7a93bcf3049c3dcd38444d0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
