Retired Col. Thomas Palmatier
Band Talk is Back - Ein Podcast von Charlie Menghini
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Retired Colonel Thomas Palmatier shares what drew him to join the military and reflects on his more than 37 years in the United States Army where he served in a wide array of assignments including Leader and Commander of the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own." Since retirement, Palmatier has kept very active and has recently been named Editor of School Band and Orchestra Magazine.