Grunts, Gramps & Tanks

A Soldier's Tales

By: Rick Bogdan

Narrated by: Rick Bogdan

July 1975.

Three-piece suit, valise, commuter train?

Nah. Drop that junior executive. Enlist in the US Army as an infantry private and see what happens. Oh yeah, better tell your wife.

Nineteen tales, spanning from July 1975 to June 1984, sewn together with the common thread of Tyler Willett, his wife Nancy, and their son Sean. Tales populated by drill sergeants, a collection of stalwart NCOs, and various commanders. These tales capture the conflicts, angst, setbacks, and triumphs as Willett goes from junior corporate executive infantry private to armor lieutenant platoon leader and finally a seasoned tank company commander.

Spliced throughout are candid insights into military family life with struggles and rewards often peculiar to service families but with a recognizable universality. The fears and tears taken in stride with the pride inherent in serving.

©2020 Rick Bogdan (P)2021 Rick Bogdan

The Sights Sounds and Feeling of being a Soldier

Rick Bogdan has captured the life of soldiers. This book shows how soldiers learn, the travails, and joys of service. He pays special attention to the family as the center of a successful career. A must read for all. There is much wisdom, appreciation, and Leadership here.

Rick was a natural Leader. Civilians, who have never served will learn how Army management really works in peace and war.

A Must if You Want to Know About Military Life

If you want to understand what each person in the military and their families experience daily this is the book to read. Rick outlines it beginning with the inner turmoil experienced by the soldier when he or she first makes the decision to enlist in the military. He is then able to make the reader understand that this type of decision is not just about the soldier but also their family who becomes a very integral part and will also be experiencing the same highs, lows and fears right along with their spouse or significant other. I won't give anymore details away because I know that once you begin listening, you will have a very difficult time stopping! A+++

Takes you back to the real military days

Rick does a great job offering real life experience and great strength of character to work and live the life of a military man. His humor and detail accounts of a lifetime of wisdom and lessons learned makes you feel like you're there and you can relate to some of the stories he offers. Great job!

Oohrah

if you enjoy stories about Veterans, thIs is a MUST read/listen. It is regardless of what branch in which you served, the story is enough to wrap you up and put you 'there'. This is a work VERY well done and was a pleasure to listen to: BRAVO ZULU!!