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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.