7 photosEpisode #1, Joe Kennedy, Safeguarding the DD214
The DD214 is one one of the veterans' most important documents.
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From the Road
Photos and videos from the trips, tours, and gatherings Rick shares with fellow veterans — from the Band of Brothers tour to events across Ohio. Browse each collection below.
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7 photosBeavercreek, Ohio • March 2026
Episode #2, Col (Ret) Cassie Barlow, Transitioning From Military to Civilian
Transitioning from military service to the civilian world can be one of the most challenging steps in a service member’s…
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14 photosXenia, Ohio • May 2026
Epidsode #3, Paws for Ability
4 Paws for Ability is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breeding, raising, training, and placing service dogs with c…
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18 photosXenia, Ohio • November 2026 rperales59
Episode #4, Gil Esparza, Warriors on Wheels
Retired Navy veteran Gil Esparza had hit rock bottom after being medically retired from the military. He was heading dow…
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17 photosTitusville, Florida • February 2026
Episode #5, Col (Ret) Herman Cole
Colonel Herman Cole is a veteran who has spent a lifetime serving others. In this episode of the Pitbull214 Podcast, Co…
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11 photosFairborn, Ohio • March 2026
Epidode #6, Larry Draugh - Warrior Resiliency
In this powerful episode, Larry shares his journey from feeling called to serve in the United States Marine Corps to sur…
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18 photosWright State University, Fairborn, Ohio • March 2026
Episode #7, Cassie Barlow, Veterans Moving Forward
One event. One location. Resources for almost every veteran need. Col. (Ret.) Cassie Barlow started the Veterans Moving…
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15 photosWright State University • May 2026
Episode #8, Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Veterans
Empowering Veterans to Become Entrepreneurs Wright State University offers a free, week-long entrepreneurship bootcamp …
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17 photosVarious, USA • July 2026
Episode #9, Big Fish Organization - Col (Ret) Brian Yolitz
Col. (Ret.) Brian Yolitz, like many veterans, found that his military service had become a defining part of who he was. …
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21 photosVietnam • May 2026
Episode #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” P…
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25 photosTroy, Ohio • Jun 2026
Episode #11, Operation Veteran and Caretaker Support
How do you turn years of personal hardship into a mission to serve thousands of veterans and their families? In this ep…
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24 photosVietnam • July 2026
Episode #12 & 13, Ed Mechenbier 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 i…
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16 photosOhio • September 2026
Episode#14, Rafi Rodriguez - Mentorship
Col. (Ret.) Rafi Rodriguez shares his inspiring story of diligence, resilience, and determination throughout a successfu…
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11 photosCincinnati, Ohio • September 2026
Episode#15, Chris Craven - USMC SitRep
Chris Cravens shares his combat experiences with Pitbull214, taking us inside the challenges of war and the unbreakable …
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Dayton Veterans Medical Campus, Ohio • September 2026
Episode #16, Jennifer Defrancesco, Today's Veteran Administration Medical Facility
Join Dayton VA Director Jennifer DeFrancesco as she discusses the VA hospital’s commitment to providing quality, timely …
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17 photosKettering, Ohio • May 2026
Episode#17, Groves - Gold Star Families
Son lost in battle. Active members and advocates for Gold Star Families.
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11 photosBeavercreek, Ohio • September 2026
Episode 19, Charlynda Scales
Vet recognizes her health is at risk if she doesn't reevaluate all her many activities and prioritize. She (we) can't d…
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29 photosGreene County, Ohio • Jul 2026
Jim "Pee-Wee" Martin Round Canopy Jumpfest
Several four-person teams compete for the Round Canopy Jump Contest. The event honors WW2 D-day hero Jim 'PeeWee' Marti…
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138 photosNormandy, France • May 2026
Normandy: Band of Brothers Tour
Walk through history with Rick “Pitbull” Perales and Becka as they revisit the battlefields, beaches, monuments, and cem…
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