Episode 14 | Mayors of the Fleet: Running a ‘Small City’ at Miramar and Naval Base San Diego

The Mission San Diego Military podcast, hosted by Drew Schlosberg and David Boone, features discussions with military leaders about their roles and challenges. Captain Brian Bungay, commanding officer of Naval Base San Diego, oversees 57 ships, 2,000 employees, and 55,000 daily visitors. Colonel Erik Herrmann, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, manages a busy airfield with 28 tenant units. Both emphasize the importance of relationships, funding constraints, and community involvement. They highlight unique aspects of their bases, such as Miramar's microgrid and San Diego's waterfront infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the importance of supporting military families and the benefits of military service. Listen Where You Live!  Enjoy!  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.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.  Listen Where You Live.