Mission: San Diego Military

Mission: San Diego Military

Welcome to Mission: San Diego Military. Proudly sponsored by American Military University, Mission: San Diego Military is produced by Cloudcast Media and the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC). Co-hosted by Rear Admiral (Ret) David Boone, the CEO of SDMAC, and Drew Schlosberg with Cloudcast Media, listeners will hear first hand why San Diego is America's finest military city. Topics of great importance such as innovation, AI, and cybersecurity will be covered. Issues we must discuss on budgets and legislation will be tackled. Wisdom from military leaders and subject matter experts will be shared. Mission: San Diego Military is the show you want to hear if you care about country, community, leadership, innovation, and the connectivity that is San Diego. About SDMAC The San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) was founded in 2004 with a mission to support and promote the mutual business and other interests of the military, their quality of life, and the defense community in the San Diego area. SDMAC advocates on behalf of our military, those who serve or have served, and their families throughout the greater San Diego region. SDMAC’s vision is to create an exemplary model of military-civilian partnership, where the San Diego community and the military are seamlessly integrated, mutually supportive, and thriving together, exemplifying the ideal military-civilian partnership for the rest of the nation to emulate. For more information on SDMAC, please visit them at Home - San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC). About American Military University "We've Got Your Six" is deeply embedded into the ethos of American Military University. We take great pride in our rich military heritage and have been committed to educating those who serve since 1991. Whether you are stationed on base, deployed, or transitioning from the military to civilian workforce, our 200+ flexible online programs allow you to learn anywhere and anytime, enabling you to fulfill your commitments to your family, the military, and your career. To learn more about American Military University, please visit them at Your Academic Success Begins Here | American Military University (AMU). About Cloudcast Media "Mission: San Diego Military" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.

Episodes

September 22, 2026 • 41 mins
Rear Admiral Rich Jarrett, Commander of Navy Region Southwest, discussed how his “Navy mayor” role supports fleet readiness and community resilience across San Diego and the broader Southwest. He outlined the region’s three core missions: generating readiness for ships and aircraft, strengthening quality of life for sailors and families through housing, childcare, and counseling, and building strong partnerships w...
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Capt. Cathy Eyrich, Civil Engineer Corps officer and commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest, U.S. Navy, and Capt. Mike McManus, Civil Engineer Corps officer and region engineer for Navy Region Southwest, U.S. Navy, discuss how shore infrastructure, public works, and the civilian workforce sustain Navy and Marine Corps readiness across San Diego and the Southwest. They explain a major public-wor...
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Vice Adm. Douglas “V8” Verissimo, Commander of Naval Air Forces and Commander of Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet for the U.S. Navy, discusses how the Navy prepares combat-ready carrier and aviation forces for missions around the world. He examines faster sailor training, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, cooperation with international allies, humanitarian response, and why supporting military spouses a...
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Captain Elizabeth Adriano, a Navy physician retiring after 30 years, discusses her career and the challenges of maintaining military medical readiness. She highlights the importance of patient volume and case complexity at Balboa Naval Hospital, which is a core facility for training medical staff. Adriano emphasizes the need for staffing growth, particularly in primary care and specialty services, to support the military's medical ...
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The Mission San Diego Military podcast, hosted by Drew Schlosberg and David Boone, features Tom Penn, CEO of the San Diego Football Club (SDFC). Penn discusses SDFC's integration with the military community, including partnerships with local military organizations and initiatives like military appreciation nights and ticket giveaways. He highlights the club's connection with the Right to Dream Academy, which provides free soccer tr...
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Brian Drechsler, Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego, discusses how the SEAL community’s culture of teamwork, discipline, and service is being shared with veterans, military families, and visitors in America’s finest military city. He joins Mission San Diego Military to highlight the museum’s waterfront expansion, partnerships with USS Midway and Maritime Museum, and powerful youth leadership and ...
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The Mission San Diego Military podcast, hosted by Drew Schlosberg and David Boone, features discussions with military leaders about their roles and challenges. Captain Brian Bungay, commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego, oversees 57 ships, 2,000 employees, and 55,000 daily visitors. Colonel Erik Herrmann, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, manages a busy airfield with 28 tenant units. Both emphasize the im...
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Holly Shaffner, the Vice Chairman and Director of PR for Honor Flight San Diego, joins the show to discuss their incredible life lifting program. Honor Flight takes senior veterans to Washington, D.C., at no cost to them, to honor their service. Each trip costs $300,000, with veterans and guardians traveling together. Holly shared stories of veterans like Dick Erickson and Tom Rice, who found new purpose through the program. The or...
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Michael Meyer, Professor at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management, breaks down the latest defense economic impact report, showing how military spending drives jobs and opportunity for veterans. He joins the show to discuss military retirement pay, small business defense contracts, and why keeping veterans in California matters. Listen Where You Live!

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Rear Admiral Christopher J. Cavanaugh, Commander, Submarine Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, 
joins Mission San Diego Military to share inside stories from the “silent service,” submarine life, and warfighting in the Pacific. He discusses nuclear submarines, training pipelines, and high‑demand careers for veterans in America’s finest military city. Listen Where You Live!

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David Hyman, Brigadier General and Commanding General of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, discusses recruit training, force design, and innovation in today’s Marine Corps. He joins Mission San Diego Military to talk eligibility, drill instructors, military families, SDMAC, and life in America’s finest military community for veterans and service members. Listen Where You Live!
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Welcome to a SPECIAL "fusion" episode created between "Spotlight" and "Mission: San Diego Mission" to discuss SB 1407, an initiative to exempt military pensions from California state taxation.  The episode took place on the USS Midway to support a press conference held by the San Diego Military Advisory Council and its CEO, David Boone.  

In this episode, Charles Parisi, the CEO of Cloudcast Media, filled in f...
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Welcome to a SPECIAL "fusion" episode created between "Spotlight" and "Mission: San Diego Mission" to discuss SB 1407, an initiative to exempt military pensions from California state taxation.  The episode took place on the USS Midway to support a press conference held by the San Diego Military Advisory Council and its CEO, David Boone.  

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    Cpt. Henry Kim, Commodore Amphibious Squadron Five, shares powerful stories of Navy–Marine Corps teamwork, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and preparing for future conflict in the Pacific. He discusses expeditionary advanced base operations, unmanned systems, AI, and how his sailors serve the San Diego community through groups like Feeding San Diego. Listen Where You Live!

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    Staci Reidinger, Co-Founder and Director of Cause San Diego, and Kevin Cortes, Co-Founder of Veterans Beer Club and Marine Corps veteran, discuss the real barriers of military transition, from losing purpose and camaraderie to navigating networking and employment. They share practical advice on finding community, leveraging mentorship, and staying in Southern California after service. Listen Where You Live!

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    Maggie Meza, Executive Director of Blue Star Families' San Diego Chapter, and Chris Thorne, CEO of The North San Diego Business Chamber, discuss how Blue Star Families and business leaders create real careers, community, and belonging after the DD‑214. Learn about jobs, small business, and staying in California as a Veteran. Thank you for listening.

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    This episode of the "Mission San Diego Military" podcast, hosted by David Boone and Drew Schlosberg, features discussions on the challenges faced by transitioning military and veterans in California. They highlight the need to retain veterans, noting a decline from 1.3 million to 600,000 over 20 years. Jeff Forbes from The Patriot Group emphasizes the importance of veteran-friendly businesses and the need for better certification p...
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    The conversation is a wrap-up of the 18th annual Achievement Awards hosted by the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) and co-hosted by Drew Schlosberg of Cloudcast Media and David Boone, CEO of SDMAC. The event included a reception and auction to benefit the SDMAC Foundation. The podcast, Mission San Diego Military, was launched with the first episode, and the hosts expressed excitement for the upcoming 32 episodes. They hi...
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    In this special episode recorded at SDMAC's Achievement Awards, co-host Drew Schlosberg interviews Ron Stark. Ron discusses the Veterans Coalition's efforts, which involve over 150 organizations focusing on physical and emotional health for veterans. He emphasizes the importance of military spouses in supporting veterans and the need for employment opportunities. Ron highlights the significant economic impact of the military in San...
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    In this special episode recorded at SDMAC's Achievement Awards, co-host Drew Schlosberg interviews Melody Scott, a Master at Arms in the Navy. Melody, originally from American Samoa, has served for 11 years and is being honored at the 18th annual SDMAC Achievement Awards. She discusses her journey, including her deployment to Bahrain, Japan, and the USS Ronald Reagan, and her community involvement in San Diego. Her mother expresses...
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