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First Coast Military Life
Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are proudly rooted in military tradition — we’re honored to be America’s premier military community. A weekly radio talk show and podcast dedicated to the stories, challenges, and triumphs of our region’s veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and the community that supports them. Airing every Sunday at 8 a.m. on FM 104.5 WOKV, and available anytime online and via podcast, First Coast Military Life explores the full landscape of military and post-military life. From finding a purposeful life post their military journey to transitioning out of...
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Episodes
7/5 - Episode 52: "Who is Women Veterans Ignited? Their Service, Their Sacrifice, and Their Presence in our Community" 02.07.2026 40:02
This week features Women Veterans Ignited with Dee Quaranta, and a nonprofit spotlight on VFW with Rich Possert. Happy 250th, America!
6/28 - Episode 51: "The Few, The Proud, The Marines with Sergeant Major Jordan M. Davis" 26.06.2026 40:01
This week's guest is SgtMaj Jordan Davis, USMC, who discusses recruiting. The nonprofit spotlight features the Cohen Center at Cornerstone, with Alexandria Field.
6/21 - Episode 50: "From Army Helicopter Test Pilot to Drones in Civilian Industries" 18.06.2026 40:33
Guests this week include Scott Forbes, Director of Drone Ops for Verizon, and Katherine Debeers and Regina LaValley from VETJOBS.ORG and MILITARYSPOUSEJOBS.ORG.
6/14 - Episode 49: "From Fire Controlman to Real Estate & Non-profits" 12.06.2026 40:08
Today's guest is Rich Possert, detailing his career and his post-Naval service with VFW.
6/7 - Episode 48: "From Submarines and into the Financial World" 05.06.2026 39:47
This week's guest is Derick Marken. The non-profit spotlight features Bobby Cowart with Voices 4 Vets.
5/31 - Episode 47: "What is MCSF BN Kings Bay?" 29.05.2026 39:44
This week's guest is Lt. Col. Joe Moeller (MCSF BK Kings Bay). The non-profit spotlight features Derick Marken and Vets On TAP.
5/26 - Episode 46: "From Deck Plates to Real Estate" 22.05.2026 40:01
Guests include Franklin Street w/ Jake Ammon, and non-profit spotlight on Operation New Uniform.
5/17 - Episode 45: "From the Marine Corps to Hard Core Tech" 15.05.2026 40:03
This week's guest is Lucas Wyman, founder of Duval Software. The non-profit spotlight features Dan Bean and the USS Orleck.
5/10 - Episode 44: "The strategic importance of NAS JAX to the Nation & Jacksonville" 08.05.2026 40:16
This week's guest is Capt. Ryan Dexter of NAS JAX. The Fire Watch with Nick Howland is the featured non-profit organization.
5/3 - Episode 43: "What is the Corps of Engineers?" 01.05.2026 40:38
This week's guest is LTC Matt Westcott. The non-profit spotlight features Vet Jobs and Military Spouse Jobs w/ Katherine Debeers & Regina LeValley.
4/26 - Episode 42: "What's MEPS doing these days?" 24.04.2026 40:22
This week's guest is Cdr. Ryan Roeling of MEPS. The non-profit spotlight features National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) w/ Angie Reno .
4/19 - Episode 41: "Military Service, Public Service, and Florida" 17.04.2026 40:01
This week's guest is Lt. Governor Jay Collins, and the non-profit spotlight features the Travis Manion Foundation w/ Manny Vera.
4/12 - Episode 40: "From Military Service to Service as a 1st Responder with JSO and JFRD" 10.04.2026 40:12
This week's guests are Angela Gaff (JSO) and Renaldo Horn (JFRD). The non-profit spotlight features National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) w/ Angie Reno.
4/5 - Episode 39: "Women Veterans, Their Service, sacrifice, and presence in our community" 03.04.2026 40:01
This week's guest is Dee Quaranta from Women Veterans United. The non-profit feature is on TF Hydro 1 with Ricky Van Rickley.
3/29 - Episode 38: "Creation, financing, and scaling a business with Silicon Beach's Jason Engelhardt" 28.03.2026 40:07
This week's guest is Silicon Beach's Jason Englehardt, and the non-profit spotlight features the USS Orleck with Dan Bean.
3/22 - Episode 37: "The Power of Networking and the Effective use of LinkedIn" 20.03.2026 39:57
This week's guest is Randall Thomas, host of the PB & Jax podcast. This week's non-profit spotlight features Jill New from Hire Our Heroes.
3/15 - Episode 36: "The Army, ROTC, Opportunities, Small Business Ownership and More" 17.03.2026 40:02
This week's guest is LTC Sal Forlenza, and the non-profit feature is on Operation New Uniform with Michele McManamon.
3/8 - Episode 35: "A Story of Sacrifice; What Happened on March 10, 2008" 06.03.2026 40:02
Tables turn this week as Randall Thomas of the PB & Jax podcast hosts, while Col. Chris Budihas takes the guest chair. He recounts events from March 10, 2008, and honors those who served with him. This week's non-profit spotlight features Operation New Uniform with Michele McManamon.
3/1 - Episode 34: "From the Dirt into the World of Cyber" 27.02.2026 39:59
Wayne Loveless, Managing Director of Services for OnDefend, is the featured guest. This week's non-profit spotlight is Hiring Our Heroes with Jill New.
2/22 - Episode 33: "What's going on at Blount Island?" 20.02.2026 40:00
This week's guests are Col. David Merles, commanding officer for USMC Blount Island Command, and Sgt, Major Shonor Burton, Senior Enlisted Leader. They discuss the duties and importance of Blount Island in global military logistics. This week's non-profit spotlight is Hope 4 Veterans with Lynn Geiser.
2/15 - Episode 32: Growing Up w/ a Father Veteran and Supporting the Military 13.02.2026 40:02
This week's show features Rick Alexander, and a philathropy profile of Operation New Uniforrm.
2/8 - Episode 31: "Seapower - the Strength of the Nation" NS Mayport CO 07.02.2026 40:02
Guest is Capt. Michael Trumbull, non-profit spotlight is "Here Tomorrow" with Brannon Hicks.
2/1 - Episode 30: "Creation, financing, and scaling a business with Silicon Beach's Jason Engelhardt" 30.01.2026 40:02
Guests Jason Englehardt discussing strategies for building a business, and Alexandria Field discusses the non-profit Cohen Center at Cornerstone.
1/25 - Episode 29: "The Silent Service - the Strategic Importance of Kings Bay" 23.01.2026 40:18
Guests include Capt. William Dull, and Hope 4 Veterans' Lynn Geiser.
1/18 - Episode 28: "From the Quarterdeck and into City Hall" 16.01.2026 40:07
Guest is Will Lahnen,and this week's non-profit spotlight is for S.T.I.X. Academy with Joe Melendez.
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