Veterans all have a story to tell, but not enough of them get to share it… Well, no more! On Faces of Veterans, we’ll be interviewing veterans of all kinds and collecting their stories for posterity so they’ll never be forgotten.
Episode 6
Ralph Wettig (US Navy)
In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Steve Willett interview Ralph Wettig, a PBR Squadron veteran who served in Vietnam and the Philippines! They discuss his rigorous but memorable training, some of the unique aspects of the two countries he served in, and a few surprising experiences! You won’t want to miss this episode; give it a listen!
00:06 – Introductions 01:11 – Skipping the Draft… And Heading Straight to Vietnam! 03:19 – SERE Training: Basic, Cornerstone Survival! 04:34 – Are Snakes Really That Tasty?.. 05:08 – Grenades… Are Not So Easy to Throw! 05:57 – Solution: The Thumper! 06:15 – PoW Training?! Don’t Get Caught! 11:25 – Brothels & Bars, Oh My! 13:19 – PBR Squadron: Check Those Waterways! 15:21 – Unfriendly Fire: Don’t Push! 18:52 – The Tet Fib: There Was No Overrun! 21:38 – Sticky Fingers (Not the Album!) 23:54 – Endless Beauty… Trapped in War 25:44 – A Dismal Return Home 29:53 – Just Tuggin’ Around 35:15 – Back You Go: To Subic Bay 36:24 – DON’T Do the Mess-Around! 39:33 – My Buddy the Bandit 40:56 – What Makes a Good Beer? Mike’s Ready to Give it a Try! 44:14 – Filipinos: Great People, Great Culture! 45:25 – A Surprising Breakup 49:37 – The Inside Job 51:38 – Paying for It 52:32 – Government Spending: Skewed Priorities 54:42 – Closing Remarks
Welcome to Faces of Veterans.
Veterans all have a story to tell, but not enough of them get to share it… Well, no more! On Faces of Veterans, we’ll be interviewing veterans of all kinds and collecting their stories for posterity so they’ll never be forgotten.
