# Chad Ray

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Veteran's Day Special 2025: Honoring TSgt Frank Cozby, WWII Veteran

In this Veterans Day special edition of Warrior Wednesday, Chad Ray sits down with World War II veteran Franklin Jackson “Frank” Cosby Jr. — a true American original whose memories bring history to life. Born outside of Lewisville, Texas, Frank was drafted at just 18 years old and began a journey t…

Hometown Hot Rodder - BIIIIIIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! Welcome to the Team, Chad Ray & Tom Smith!!

Send us Fan Mail You read it right, the Hometown Hot Rodder family is growing with the addition of Chad Ray and Tom Smith!! Most of you know of Tom from his television career on Fast 'N' Loud and Misfit Garage, and now you'll get to know him both as one of our newest mechanics in the shop and as a …

Warrior Wednesday 11/12/25, USAF MSgt (Ret.) Chris Ferguson

On this post-Veterans Day edition of Warrior Wednesday with Chad Ray, Retired Master Sergeant Chris Ferguson shares the remarkable journey that took him from a Navy-brat childhood to two decades in the U.S. Air Force. After growing up on bases around the world, Chris joined from Houston, following …

Warrior Wednesday 12/17/25, Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) Viron Smith

On this Warrior Wednesday with Chad Ray, Navy veteran Viron Smith shares the story that took him from small-town Winfield, Louisiana to a life of service—and a career that literally put him in charge of saving lives. Viron talks about leaving college football behind, joining the Navy at 19, and rep…

Warrior Wednesday 1/14/26, US Army SFC (Ret.) Justin Mayes

On this Warrior Wednesday with Chad Ray, we honor the service and leadership of Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Justin Mayes, a 21-year U.S. Army veteran whose career was shaped by duty, adaptability, and people-first leadership. Raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, Justin’s path to service began in high sc…

Warrior Wednesday 4/15/26, US Army SSgt Rafael Nieves (Vietnam)

On this special Warrior Wednesday with Chad Ray, we honor Rafael Nieves — a Vietnam veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and true American hero. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Rafi shares how he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968, completed basic training at Fort Gordon, advanced infantry training…

Warrior Wednesday 4/29/26, USAF Gordy Tatro (Vietnam)

This Warrior Wednesday is a deeply personal one as Chad Ray welcomes Air Force veteran Gordy Tatro — and yes, he’s also the father of The Raider’s own Dustin Tatro. Born and raised in Michigan, Gordy shares how a shaky freshman year in college during the Vietnam draft era pushed him to make a life-…

Warrior Wednesday 6/17/26, Dyess AFB First Sergeant Council

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 …

Warrior Wednesday 8/26/26, Army Reserve SSG, Ret., Bryan Lovett & DAV

Retired Army veteran Bryan Lovett joins Chad Ray for Warrior Wednesday to look back on a remarkable 30 years in the Army Reserve. Raised in Northern California with deep family roots in West Texas, Bryan’s military journey took him from administrative work and infantry training to a long career as …

Warrior Wednesday 9/2/26, Air Force TSgt, Ret., Dave Vargo

Retired Air Force Technical Sergeant Dave Vargo joins Chad Ray for Warrior Wednesday to share a 22-year military journey that took him from Warren, Michigan, to assignments and deployments around the world. After beginning his service in the Guard, Dave went active-duty Air Force and served in Secu…