San Diego Military Advisory Council

Advocate. Inform. Connect.

Since 2004, SDMAC has supported our local military community by advancing the partnership and communication between the military, elected officials, and the business community while serving as a strong advocate for those who serve and their families.

From the Desk of the CEO

I attended the CALVET Leadership Summit here in San Diego from 6-8 Oct. Together with many of my local partners, we heard from both State and National VA leadership on improvements to the VA program and the direction they are headed. Their motto with Veterans to is to keep them “Connected, Protected, Respected”. Their current strategic plan can be found at the link: California Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Plan 2021-2023. Saw many of our partners there to include Ashley Camac, CEO Zero8hundred.

Joey Jerome (Doc) with Zero8hundred:

And Jennifer Cortes, VP Strategic Partnership with The Patriot Group:

SDMAC Military Economic Impact Report (MEIR)

In celebration of the Navy's 249th birthday.

The Military’s Impact in San Diego County

>110,000

activity-duty service members are stationed in San Diego

1 out of 6

active-duty Sailors are stationed in San Diego

1 out of 4

active-duty Marines are stationed in San Diego

225,000

veterans call San Diego home

$56.4B

is the economic impact of military in San Diego

354,439

defense related jobs locally

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