Col (ret) Herman Cole
EP. 5MAR 5, 2026
About This Episode
Pitbull214Podcast, 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, retired Air Force Colonel Herman Cole, who shares stories from his upbringing, education at Tuskegee University, and experiences as a combat engineer during the Vietnam War. Cole reflects on leadership, racial challenges in the military, and the importance of service and mentorship. Rick closes by previewing a future episode featuring a severely wounded Marine veteran and reaffirming the podcast’s mission to support and honor veterans.