SEP 24, 2026
Peewee Jumpfest 2026
The annual PeeWee Jumpfest brought parachutists together over Xenia, Ohio, honoring Greene County’s own Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, a World War II...
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Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 15, Geri Lynn Maples, The Challenges Military Families Face
How can personal experiences turn into a mission to support military families? In this episode of Pitbull 214, host Rick “Pitbull” Perales sits down with Dr. Geri Lynn Maples to discuss her journey as a military spouse, caregiver, and advocate for military and veteran families. Dr. Maples shares h...
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James & Leslie Groves
EP. 017Gold Star Mothers
The Groves share their real-world despair and sadness after losing their son in war. Hear their story and how…
- OCT30
Jennifer DeFrancesco
EP. 018Today's VA Hospital
Director "D" shares insight on the Dayton VA. Hear about their success rate, priorities, capabilities, challen…
- NOV13
Charlynda Scales
EP. 019Successful Warriors Lessons
A mother, USAF Officer, public speaker, published author, and entrepreneur; see how Lt Col Scales balances it…
- NOV27
Steve Wolaver
EP. 020Veterans Treatment Court
Judge Steve Wolaver talks about a special court ‚Äî the Veterans Treatment Court. Steve discusses how he got i…
- DEC11
Bob Waldrep
EP. 021Warriors Hope
A church-based program dedicated to strengthening veterans’ mental health by equipping chaplains to better rec…
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PodcastSEP 11, 2026
Normandy - Band of Brothers Tour
Walking Through History 🇺🇸 Some journeys are more than a trip—they’re an opportunity to remember, reflect, and honor those who came befor...
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From the Battlefield to Better LeadershipSEP 11, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 14, Chris Cravens, From the Battlefield to Better Leadership
What happens when the battlefield teaches you that leadership is about far more than giving orders? In this episode of Pitbull 214, host Ri...
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From Air Force Colonel to a New MissionAUG 25, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 13, Rafi Rodriguez, From Air Force Colonel to a New Mission
What happens when a 26-year military career comes to an end, but the mission doesn't? In this episode of Pitbull 214, host Rick "Pitbull" P...
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Life on a $5 Bet: The Story of a Vietnam POWAUG 4, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 12, Part 2, Ed Mechenbier, Life on a $5 Bet: The Story of a Vietnam POW
What happens after surviving nearly six years as a prisoner of war? In Part 2 of this episode of Pitbull 214, host Rick "Pitbull" Perales c...
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Life on a $5 Bet: The Story of a Vietnam POWJUL 24, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 12, Part 1, Ed Mechenbier, Life on a $5 Bet: The Story of a Vietnam POW
What does it take to survive six years as a prisoner of war—and come home with your faith, purpose, and sense of humor intact? In this epis...
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Operation Veteran & Caregiver SupportJUL 13, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 11, Valerie Mulikin, Operation Veteran & Caregiver Support
How do you turn years of personal hardship into a mission to serve thousands of veterans and their families? In this episode of Pitbull 214...
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Brothers in the Sky: The Ravens StoryJUN 5, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 10, Darrel Whitcomb, Brothers in the Sky: The Ravens Story
What does it mean to serve in a war that officially didn’t exist? In this episode of Pitbull 214, host Rick “Pitbull” Perales sits down wit...
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How Veterans Can Find Their Next MissionMAY 22, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 9, Brian Yolitz, How Veterans Can Find Their Next Mission
What happens when the military mission ends? For most veterans, it’s a search for purpose, connection, and service. In this episode of Pitb...
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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp For VeteransMAY 8, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 8, Elizabeth Harding, Entrepreneurship Bootcamp For Veterans
A lot of veterans want to start a business… but don’t know where to begin. In this episode of the Pitbull 214 Podcast, we sit down with Eli...
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Vets Moving ForwardAPR 24, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 7, Cassie Barlow, Vets Moving Forward
Most veterans don’t struggle because they lack discipline… they struggle because they don’t know what resources actually exist for them. In...
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Warrior ResilienceMAR 31, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 6, Larry Draughn, Warrior Resilience
In this powerful episode, Larry shares his journey from feeling called to serve in the United States Marine Corps to surviving a life-changi...
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Col (ret) Herman ColeMAR 5, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 5, Col (ret) Herman Cole, Vietnam Experience, 5 Mar 26
Rick Perales opens the Pitbull214 Podcast by thanking supporters and honoring U.S. troops currently serving. He then interviews his mentor, ...
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Gil EsparzaFEB 2, 2026
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 4, Gil Esparza, Warriors on Wheels, 1 Feb 26
This episode of the Pitbull214 Podcast features veteran advocate Gil Esparza, who shares his personal journey of service and his continued c...
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PAWS 4 AbilitiesDEC 30, 2025
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 3, PAWS 4 Abilities
In this episode of the Pitbull214 Podcast, host Rick “Pitbull” Perales records his first on-site production at Four Paws for Ability in Xeni...
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Transition to Civilian life;DEC 12, 2025
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 2, Cassie Barlow, Transition to Civilian life; 12 Dec 25
Rick “Pitbull” Perales interviews Dr. Cassie Barlow, a retired Air Force Colonel and transition expert, about the challenges and best practi...
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Importance and Safeguarding of DD214;NOV 5, 2025
Pitbull 214 Podcast | Ep. 1, Joe Kennedy, Importance and Safeguarding of DD214; 5 Nov 25
In this Pitbull214 Podcast episode, host Rick “Pitbull” Perales speaks with Joe, the Greene County Recorder, about the critical importance o...
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