Schedule

Upcoming Events

Pitbull 214 podcast recordings, Ohio veteran resource fairs, job fairs, and community gatherings — everything coming up, in one place.

Pitbull 214 — A Podcast for Vets
Podcast Schedule

On Deck With Rick

FULL LINEUP
  • JUL10EP. 012

    Charlynda Scales

    The Total Package

    Lt Col Scales shares her thoughts on being a successful officer, author, public speaker, business owner and mother — and the lessons she's learned through it all.

  • JUL17EP. 013

    Jennifer DeFrancesco

    Today's VA Hospital

    Director "D" shares insight on the Dayton VA. Hear about their success rate, priorities, capabilities, challenges and new endeavors from someone whose #1 priority is caring for our vets.

  • JUL31EP. 014

    Valerie Mulikin

    Veteran and Caretaker Support

    Valerie shares her long and challenging journey of incredible health and family issues, to taking control of her and her Navy husband's life. She then starts a non-profit to help vets going through similar situations.

  • AUG14EP. 015

    Chris Craven

    USMC Afghanistan Experience

    Join USMC Platoon Sergeant Craven as he shares how 9-11 lit his fire to join the Marines and serve. Chris recalls experiences, events and colleagues from his deployments.

  • AUG28EP. 016

    Steve Wolaver

    Veterans Treatment Court

    Judge Steve Wolaver talks about a special court — the Veterans Treatment Court. Steve discusses how he got it started in Greene County Ohio, and what it offers vets who have gone crossways with the law.

  • SEP11EP. 017

    Rafi Rodriguez

    Rafi's Amigos

    Hear Col (ret) Rodriguez share his experience growing up in Puerto Rico wanting to fly for the USAF. Not flight qualified, he went on to have a successful USAF career and keeps giving back through his annual golf outing.

Veteran Events

Ohio Resource Fairs & Community Events

Job Fair

Ohio Veterans Job Fair

Annual statewide job fair with veteran-friendly employers, resume workshops, and on-the-spot interviews.

Date

TBD — Summer 2026

Location

Columbus Convention Center

Stand Down

Dayton VA Stand Down

Annual event providing homeless and at-risk veterans with one-stop access to services including healthcare, housing, employment, legal aid, and food.

Date

TBD — Fall 2026

Location

Dayton, OH

ALL OHIO EVENTS