Warrior Wednesday with The Raider
Warrior Wednesday with The Raider
Podcast Description
The Warrior Wednesday Podcast brings you the inspiring stories and candid conversations from our weekly on-air feature with Mornings with Chad Ray on The Raider. Each episode spotlights the voices of veterans, active-duty service members, and those who support them — sharing their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. From personal reflections to community initiatives, Warrior Wednesday honors the men and women of our Armed Forces while connecting listeners in the Big Country to the stories that matter most.
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This podcast covers a range of topics highlighting personal experiences in military service, community engagement, and supporting veterans, with episodes featuring stories like that of Roy McClendon, who discusses his time as a B-52 crew chief and the values learned throughout his military career.

The Warrior Wednesday Podcast brings you the inspiring stories and candid conversations from our weekly on-air feature with Mornings with Chad Ray on The Raider. Each episode spotlights the voices of veterans, active-duty service members, and those who support them — sharing their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. From personal reflections to community initiatives, Warrior Wednesday honors the men and women of our Armed Forces while connecting listeners in the Big Country to the stories that matter most.
This week’s Warrior Wednesday takes a different approach as Chad Ray welcomes members of the Dyess First Sergeants Council to discuss the mission of supporting Airmen and families across the base. Joining Chad are Master Sergeant Adrian O’Neill, Tech Sergeant Edwin Rivera, and Master Sergeant Kyle Marcek, who explain the unique role of a First Sergeant and the many ways they help Airmen through life’s challenges. The conversation highlights the work of Operation Warm Heart, a nonprofit effort that provides emergency assistance, holiday support, travel assistance for family emergencies, and other critical resources when Airmen need help most. They also discuss partnerships with the Dyess We Care Team, community projects that assist veterans and military families, random acts of kindness for Airmen, Angel Tree programs, dorm outreach, and efforts to help service members get home for the holidays. The group also shares personal stories about military service, the friendships built over a career in uniform, and the opportunities the Air Force provides through education, travel, and professional development. Plus, they discuss a community car wash fundraiser benefiting Operation Warm Heart and how local support directly impacts Airmen stationed at Dyess Air Force Base.

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