The San Diego Military Advisory Council bestowed its Annual Achievement Award on San Diego State University for its excellence in serving and supporting San Diego's local veterans.

Acknowledging work for veterans

The award acknowledges the SDSU Veterans Center's support of veterans and active-duty military in their education goals, and SDSU Athletics' work to provide game tickets and activities for veterans, active-duty military and their families.

"By establishing the first Veterans Center in the California State University system, SDSU has accomplished extensive educational outreach support for active duty, reserve and retired military, veterans and their dependents," said Terry Magee, SDMAC president. "In addition, the Athletic Department has provided significant support of our military's morale, welfare and recreation activities."

Additional accolades

In addition to the award, U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, U.S. Rep. Susan Davis and State Rep. Mary Salas all recognized SDSU with certificates of commendation for the efforts made by the university in their outreach to the military community.

SDSU serves one of the largest veteran populations in California. At last count,at least 850 veterans attend SDSU. In September, SDSU opened a new Veterans Center to expand support available to the veteran and active duty military population.

About SDMAC

The university was nominated by Ray Roth who sits on the board of directors for SDMAC. SDMAC is a nonprofit corporation that supports, promotes and represents the common business and other interests of the military, including members' quality of life issues.