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Pete is a graduate of Memphis State University with a BA Degree in Political Science and Public Administration. His minors include Native American History and American Military History.He... more
FAQs about A Veteran's Story:How many episodes does A Veteran's Story have?The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.
May 06, 202105/05/21 Guest Jeff 'Bic' BickertonJoin Pete Mecca and his guest, Jeff ‘Bic’ Bickerton for the story of his Otter Reliable 713 in Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969...more58minPlay
April 28, 202104/28/21 Behind Barbed WirePete Mecca's guest, Author Deborah Lindsay, will tell the tale of the history behind barbed wire....more57minPlay
April 21, 202104/21/21 Life and Death at Auschwitz and DachauTed Bolgar's mother and sister were murdered on day one at Auschwitz. He and his father survived the concentration camps and the war.Join host Pete Mecca and his special guest, 96 year old Holocaust survivor Ted Bolgar. Mr. Bolgar will relate his story of life and death at Auschwitz and Dachau....more59minPlay
April 14, 202104/14/21 A Home Front Story From a Male's Perspective.Dan Turner's mom served as a Marine in WWII, his dad was a Navy Seabee, his brother, Michael, served in Vietnam with the Marines. Michael was 'in country' less than a week when he lost his life in the 68' Tet Offensive. Join host Pete Mecca for a "Home Front" story from a male's perspective....more59minPlay
April 07, 202104/07/21 The Last Mig KillerCesar "Rico" Rodriguez downed 2 Migs in Iraq and a 3rd Mig in Yugoslavia.Join host Pete Mecca for this fascinating interview....more57minPlay
March 31, 202103/31/21 A Veteran's StoryHost Pete Mecca's rant on Vietnam and the National Vietnam War Veteran's Day, plus a few political observations...more58minPlay
March 24, 202103/24/21 Guest Dr. Hal RaperJoin host Pete Mecca and his guest Dr. Hal Raper. Dr. Raper will deliver the famous "Date of Infamy" speech to congress as President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Dr. Raper will then discuss FDR's personal life and polio affliction. Dr. Raper is also a Vietnam Veteran....more58minPlay
March 17, 202103/17/21 Guest Jan SlimmingHost Pete Mecca’s special guest is author Jan Slimming. Jan will be discussing her mother's contribution as a code breaker at Bletchley Park during WWII. Without these ladies, England could have easily lost the war....more58minPlay
March 10, 202103/10/21 Guest John ButlerHost Pete Mecca's guest is John Butler. John served in vietnam as an Artillery Forward Observer and a Battalion Fire Direction Officer from October of 1970 to October of 1971. Join us to learn about artillery and the men behind the guns....more59minPlay
March 03, 202103/03/21 Guest Don MoellerHost Pete Mecca's guest is Don Moeller, a medic in Vietnam, an oral surgeon in Desert Storm, a collector of military vehicles, and inventor of a recently VA approved device to treat PTSD....more59minPlay
FAQs about A Veteran's Story:How many episodes does A Veteran's Story have?The podcast currently has 73 episodes available.