Author: Ted "Boots" Kapner

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Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 9 – Let’s Hear From A 2026 FNG w/ Alex Traxler

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Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 9 – Let’s Hear From A 2026 FNG w/ Alex Traxler.

This episode brings us our very first FNG, Alex Traxler, who will be joining us from Alaska. Our goal is to hear from Alex before the Run, then have him back on after the Run for an AAR.

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

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Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 8 – What’s New On Midway w/ Ed “Wind Dog” Brundage

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Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 8 – What’s New On Midway w/ Ed “Wind Dog” Brundage.

Wind Dog joins us once again as the RC for Midway Route. In this episode he shares a little more about Midway traditions and changes for 2026. If you missed his first visit on the podcast and would like to learn more about him and his personal RFTW journey check out the Season 1 episode “Midway Captured My Soul.”

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

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Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 7 – Clutch Chronicles w/ Leo Rachmel

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Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 7 – Clutch Chronicles w/ Leo Rachmel.

The rider formerly known as Leo joins us on the podcast for a again, this time as Sandbox Route Coordinator. What’s changed?

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

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Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 – Central ROOOOT Coordinator Jim “Who” McDonough

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Run For The Wall® Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 – Central ROOOOT Coordinator Jim “Who” McDonough.

Is it ROOOOT or Route? Jim “Who” McDonough helps us settle it.

Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let’s go ALL THE WAY!

Looking for the Run For The Wall Song? CLICK HERE!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.

Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us. Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can’t.

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BoD Announces A Change In Positions & Responsibilities

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The Board of Directors is announcing a change in positions and responsibilities.

Following the untimely passing of Michael “Wizard” Turner last month, Alan “X-Box” Steiner is taking over the role of Director of Operations. With this change, we are also transferring responsibility for D.C. coordination from the President to the Director of Operations, so that Alan will be responsible for working directly with DC State Coordinator Ed Wehner in Springfield as well as California State Coordinator Carol Olmstead in Ontario.

Additionally, the Director of Operations’ roles and responsibilities are expanding to an enhanced emphasis on safety processes and procedures.

Angie "Den Mother" Holterman

Angie “Den Mother” Holterman is stepping into the role of Director of Merchandise. Angie joined RFTW as an FNG in 2016 and now serves as the Southern Route Ambassador Lead. She has been working closely with Alan as the Merchandise Assistant and is excited to expand her contributions to our Mission.

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Camping in Ontario, CA in May 2026

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To All Participants Who Are Interested In Camping In Ontario In May 2026.

Camping at the Elks Lodge is by reservation only. To reserve your space, please contact Carol Olmstead (contact below). Camping spaces are $10 per night and are limited so if you plant to camp at the Elks you should contact Carol ASAP.

Prado Regional Park also offers camping. They are located in Chino, CA about 10 miles from the host hotel.

RFTW is working to identify additional local parks or venues that would agree to allow camping.

Camping in the parking area of the Holiday Inn Ontario Airport (host hotel) is NOT allowed.

Carol Olmstead
RFTW CA Coordinator
(805) 368-7586
carollolmstead@ymail.com

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New Director of Purchasing Announcement

Rob Giddens

The Run for the Wall Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Rob “X-Ceeds” Giddens is our new Director of Purchasing.

Rob retired from the USAF after 20 years and 10 months of service and has ridden Southern Route since 2008. A veteran of Operations DESERT STORM, SOUTHERN WATCH, NORTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM, Rob brings a wealth of logistics experience to the Board.

Welcome X-Ceeds!