40 episodes
Tracking Our History Francis 'Tree' Remkiewicz
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Vietnam is now part of History. This podcast brings to life the actual experiences of United States Marine Corps tank crewmen who spent a “lifetime” in Vietnam. It seeks to show the significance of our own contributions and those of all Marine tank crewmen to the war effort we now call The Vietnam War.
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A New Age
In Episode 57 Tracking Our History explores the differences between the Vietnam War tankers and the more modern Marine Corps. A fascinating interview with Eirik Gohl leads into a discussion of tactics, the new MEU and the modern Marine that carries on with the legacy of the Vietnam Marine. All music is licensed by and for the Vietnam Tankers Association by way of continuing contracts.
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WAR - Vietnam Style
This episode has 4 of the most tested Marine Tankers of 1967-68. It covers the 4 tankers overlapping tours of duty including their time in country during the first Tet Offensive. The listener will be informed, shocked, and entertained all at the same time. As all episodes this one is marked explicit as well.
In the background you will hear music from the Byrds, Arlo Guthrie, Dire Straits and John Fogherty (all of which are officially licensd to the USMCVTA from BMI, SEASAC, ASCAP, and authors and writers themselves such as Joe MacDonald and Sailor Jeri.
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Grunts To Tankers Part 3 (3 of 3)
In this Episode we wrap up the interview with Hank Fuller, John Heffernan, and Bob Skeels. All three were Marine Infantry Officers before they were assigned to Alpha Company 3rd Tanks. These officers one and all led Grunt Platoons on Mutters Ridge, one of the most dangeous places in all of I Corps, South Vietnam.
All the music is licensed under cotract with ASCAP, BMI, Universal Music, SEASAC, and/or the author and performer.
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Grunts To Tankers Part 2 (of3)
We are in the middle of a fascinating story of three tank officers who began their career in Vietnam as Marine Infantry Platoon Commanders. John Heffernan, Hank Fuller, and Bob Skeels continue their discussion including their time on Mutters Ridge. Mutters Ridge was a ridgeline overlooking the DMZ and was cause for deep concern anytime the Marines were headed there. For further reading see Matterhorn, by Karl Marlantes.
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Grunts To Tankers Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 3 part Podcast featuring 3 tank officers that first spent 30 days or more leading a grunt (Marine Infantry) Platoon before transferring back to tanks. This is a fascinating look at three Marine Officers that brougt a unique experience with them when they arrived at their respective tank plaoons. Take a listen and see what you think.
All music is officially licensed under contract with the appropriate owner/publsher in compliance with all copyright laws.
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