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 organization aims to honor as many veterans as possible, with a current waiting list of over 700. They also emphasized the importance of community support and fundraising to continue their mission.
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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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