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
Featured Event
FeaturedResource Fair

Vets Moving Forward 2026

Date

May 20, 2026

Time

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location

Wright State University Student Union

Address

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435

Resource fair connecting Ohio veterans with benefits, employment, mental health support, housing assistance, and community organizations. Free and open to all veterans, service members, and families.

Podcast Schedule

On Deck With Rick

FULL LINEUP
  • MAY22EP. 009

    Brian Yolitz

    Big Fish

    Col (ret) Yolitz found a way to serve by participating in something he loves — fishing. Join us as Brian talks about the "Big Fish" program and what it offers for vets.

  • JUN5EP. 010

    Darrel Whitcomb

    Ravens in Vietnam

    RAVENS were a clandestine group of OV-1 pilots who operated north of the DMV. Col Whitcomb shares stories of amazing bravery, valor and heroism by members of this elite unit.

  • JUN19EP. 011

    Geri Lynn Maples

    Blue Star Families

    Geri Lynn shares details regarding Blue Star Families and how they support military families by connecting them with essential resources and community support.

  • JUL3EP. 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.

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