We have some very exciting news about where the podcast Tracking Our History is headed. Listen to this "short commercial" and find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francis-remkiewicz/message ..read more

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://pod ..read more

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francis-remkiewicz/message ..read more

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francis-remkiewicz/message ..read more

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francis-remkiewicz/message ..read more

Folks, this is an amzing episode. This podcast focuses on a Tank Commander who through his heroic actions, was awarded the Silver Star. The Silver Star is third only to the Distinguished Service Medal and the Medal of Honor. Folks, listen to the whole podcast, it is amazing! The music used is by permission from the author and writr of the song, Sean Householder and Tom Reynolds. I thank them for their generosity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francis-remkiewicz/message ..read more

This episode is a departure from our usual. Today we interview Rick Curtis, a DesertShield/Desert Storm Marine warrior. And in a further departure Rick's MOS is 352. That work will become clear as you listen to the podcast. However, the most fascinating part of Rick's life comes after his discharge from the Corps. Listen and be both informed and entertained. As always the music used is granted by the copyright holder. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francis-remkiewicz/message ..read more

Alonzo Jacobs was a motor transport Marine assigned to First Tanks.  "Heavy Duty" brings a different perspective to our podcasts.  Assigned to First Tanks as a Motor T guy, Alonzo talks about many of the firefights and incidents reported by others assigned to First Tanks but from the perspective as a witness as much as a participant. Listening to Alonzo weave a story is a great joy. The music is used by license from the owners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francis-remkiewicz/message ..read more

As with so many of our tanker friends, Dennis today is deeply involved and quite successful in the automobile racing experience.  This episode takes him back to his time in First Tanks and the fire fights in and around Goi Noi Island and Hoi Ahn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francis-remkiewicz/message ..read more

Episode 34 with Ron Colucci is another in our series of tankers who are providing the true stories behind the Viet Nam War.  I have included the post Viet Nam discussion to provide some additional flavor of the kinds and types of discussion that routinely take place between Marine Tankers. There are  couple of noteworthy notes in this part of the interview.  First and foremost is the exceptionally fascinating assignments Ron had after Viet Nam.  You will also hear a little about the upcoming Wyoming mini-reunion in DuBois, Wyoming.  The primary goal of this trip is to ..read more