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.
The special combined episode of two Cloudcast Media podcasts, co-hosted by Charles Parisi and Noa Brady, discussed the importance of retaining veterans in California. Guests included Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial, Christina Pineda, a 12-year Navy veteran and a Director with Courage to Call, a program from TURN Behavioral Health, and David Boone, the CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council, one of the key leaders for SB 1407. They emphasized the economic and social benefits of veterans' contributions, highlighting the significant volunteer hours and leadership skills they bring. The conversation also touched on SB 1407, a bill aimed at exempting veterans' retirement income from state taxes, and the need for community support to pass this legislation.
Recorded aboard the historic USS Midway, they unpack SB 1407, a California bill focused on retaining veterans in the state, and examine:
- The economic impact of veterans’ pensions and spending power in California
- The hidden value of volunteerism, leadership, and community service veterans provide
- The multi-generational consequences when veterans and their families leave the state
- Why supporting SB 1407 is about quality of life, community strength, and long-term prosperity
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 Home - American Military University
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.
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