Grunts, Gramps & Tanks

July 1975 Three-piece suit, valise, commuter train? Nah. Drop that junior executive. Enlist in the U.S. Army as an infantry private and see what happens. Oh yeah, better tell your wife.

Grunts, Gramps & Tanks: A Soldier's Tales 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 to 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.

Rick Bogdan retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel. He later retired from his Department of the Army civilian position. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife Teresa; he enjoys running, golfing and riding motorcycles. He does plan to pen another novel.