Faces of Veterans - 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!
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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
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