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.
Welcome to the Bunker 5 (Unlike any other Vietnam War Story)...
Finally...leaving Vietnam heading to the mainland!
A brief family history and background...
Once upon a time...all 18 year old US Citizens had to register for a draft into the Armed Forces.
Once you received a notice from the US Government, you had to report for a physical to see if you "qualified to be drafted!"
Shipping off to Basic Training...
What the hell am I doing here???
One fun guy that Drill Sergeant was...
How do you say a last name with so many letters in it?
I'll pass on the salt. Thank you.
You want to transfer where?
Carry these papers and sharpen your pencil.
Good thing I had this file with me.
How about that? That pencil came in handy.
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