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Royalty was in Chula Vista earlier this week when Prince Harry showed up to a special screening of "Heart of Invictus" with members of USO San Diego. We spoke to Grace Anne who was there about the experience and what it is like to meet a real-life prince!
All this week we are honoring the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by encouraging listeners to get and and volunteer here in San Diego to help us get back to a place where we are united as a country. This Friday you have a chance to do just that and support local military families with USO San Diego. They are doing an event at The Vineyard 1924 from 3-8 and need your help making this a fun day for these local heroes and their families. If you are interested in volunteering e-mail Producer Jessica at jessica@kson.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, is joined by Brianna Ahern, a Board Member of the Same Organization, to discuss the nearly 80-year-old organization's annual outreach to 500,000 military men and women and their families. Camac underscores USO's efforts to connect military personnel with their families during their deployments. Ahern speaks about the duties of USO Board members, as well as how listeners can get involved with the USO San Diego Board. Camac and Ahern touch on the evolving needs of military families during COVID-19 and how USO San Diego meets those needs.
Yolanda Serra Martinez, a military spouse, passionately praises the "over-the-top" services and personal outreach she received from USO San Diego when her family with three young daughters moved from Houston to San Diego. Serra Martinez, who works in the public health space, is joined by Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, to elaborate on the plethora programs offered by the nearly 70-year-old organization.
Kick off your week with Padres Social Hour presented by Budweiser and Petco! Jesse Agler is joined by Randy Jones and Brady Phelps tonight and we're checking in with Chris Paddack and Ashley Camac of USO San Diego!
Kick off your week with Padres Social Hour presented by Budweiser and Petco! Jesse Agler is joined by Randy Jones and Brady Phelps tonight and we're checking in with Chris Paddack and Ashley Camac of USO San Diego!
Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, Lisa Record, Vice President of Development for Veterans Village of San Diego, and Tom Seidler, Senior Vice President of Community and Military Affairs for the San Diego Padres, continue the conversation on their relentless support of veterans, active duty personnel and their families.
Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, Lisa Record, Vice President of Development for Veterans Village of San Diego, and Tom Seidler, Senior Vice President of Community and Military Affairs for the San Diego Padres, discuss how the troika have partnered to enhance the lives of veterans, active duty personnel and their families in our region.
Lorin Stewart, CEO of USO San Diego, and Sharon Smith, Development Fundraiser for USO San Diego, talk about the long history of the charity in serving active duty service members. Stewart and Smith discuss the 78th Stars and Stripes Gala that will be held on Saturday, May 18 at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina; services offered by the USO; and the move to its new headquarters in Liberty Station.
Mark celebrates the birthday of the United States Navy and he smoothly segues into the announcement of President Trump's refusal to certify the Iran nuclear arms deal. John Cox - Chairman of the USO San Diego golf tournament - joins Mark to promote the event, where Mark is emceeing. Stephen Moore - CNN chief economist - analyzes both the Iran nuclear deal certification story, as well as the executive order on healthcare.
HIGHLIGHT of the hour - MORE with Mayor Kevin Faulconer. Guests this hour include - Sandy Rios (Family PAC Federal), Duncan D. Hunter (congressman), and Lynn Congemi (USO SD). -Mark talks with Sandy Rios about Cuba, risk w/ President Obama , ISIS, and being so close to the U.S. geographically. Plus, she expands a little on the Iran nuke deal, or lack there of. -Duncan D. Hunter speaks about congressional action with Iran. Will there be a way to stop them from acquiring the bomb, secure borders, and national security. Lynn Congemi from USO San Diego joins the show! The Mark Larson Show mornings, 6-9 on AM 1170, "The Answer".