Bunker5 (Unlike any other Vietnam War Story) - Podcast

Bunker5 (Unlike any other Vietnam War Story) - Podcast

The story of Bunker 5, inspired by actual events, is the tale of a young man’s journey through the wild and ever-loving sixties. With his teenage heart set on becoming a singer and songwriter, Frank DiScardecchia is forced to abandon his dreams, desires and life as he knows it when Uncle Sam summons him for active duty. In a story that will have you laughing, crying and singing along, Bunker 5 tells the tale of how one 19-year-old draftee created his own lucky break by thinking on his feet. Follow Frank as he makes his way through his very own rose-colored world, all while dressed in military green.

Episodes

November 9, 2024 47 secs

Welcome to the Bunker 5   (Unlike any other Vietnam War Story)...

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Finally...leaving Vietnam heading to the mainland!

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November 9, 2024 5 mins

A brief family history and background...

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November 9, 2024 1 min

Once upon a time...all 18 year old US Citizens had to register for a draft into the Armed Forces.

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November 9, 2024 2 mins

Once you received a notice from the US Government, you had to report for a physical to see if you "qualified to be drafted!"

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Shipping off to Basic Training...

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November 9, 2024 3 mins

Arriving at Ft. Bragg, NC

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November 9, 2024 5 mins

What the hell am I doing here???

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November 9, 2024 3 mins

One fun guy that Drill Sergeant was...

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November 9, 2024 1 min

Target Practice for Dummies!

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November 9, 2024 8 mins

How do you say a last name with so many letters in it?  

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I'll pass on the salt.  Thank you.

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You want to transfer where?

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November 9, 2024 5 mins

Fugitive or Patriot ???

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Carry these papers and sharpen your pencil.

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Good thing I had this file with me.

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November 9, 2024 6 mins

What is that smell?

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How about that? That pencil came in handy.

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November 9, 2024 5 mins

Hello guys!

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November 9, 2024 4 mins

Holy smokes!

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