The awe-inspiring story of Nick Popaditch, a 15-year Marine trigger-puller tank commander who won the Silver Star. His tanks surrounded Firdos "Saddam" Square in April 2003 and pulled down the hate...
The awe-inspiring story of Nick Popaditch, a 15-year Marine trigger-puller tank commander who won the Silver Star. His tanks surrounded Firdos "Saddam" Square in April 2003 and pulled down the hated statue. An AP photo put Nick on the front pages of newspapers around the world as "The Cigar Marine." Nick was critically wounded in Fallujah one year later by an RPG to the head. This is Nick's harrowing story of combat, courage, and recovery.
(Oct. 1, 2008, 312 pages, 37 color photos, hardcover. $25.00. Savas Beatie LLC. www.savasbeatie.com).
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He was my Drill Instructor as well. Plt 2018 Fox co. I'm now a Drill Instructor myself and I do what I do because of people like GySgt Popaditch. He never let us get away with ANYTHING. Him and Capt Litchenberger (back then SSgt) made me a Marine and what I am now. I know I'll be able to shake their hand again someday. DI SSgt Sanchez CHARLIE CO 1ST RTBn
I stumbled on this video today. I was surprised and in awe to see GySgt Popaditch. He was my Drill Instructor in bootcamp. He is an outstanding Marine. A great leader indeed.
Semper Fi, Sgt Lim, S MCRD San Diego. Fox Company. Platoon 2101. Sept-Nov 1999
Just finished "Once A Marine". Awesome book by an awe inspiring awesome man. Thank you "Gunny Pop" for your service to our country!!!! Good luck and God speed in all you do. You make me proud!!
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Great book by a great guy.
DI SSgt Sanchez
CHARLIE CO
1ST RTBn
Semper Fi,
Sgt Lim, S
MCRD San Diego.
Fox Company. Platoon 2101. Sept-Nov 1999
Oorah.
Kilo 3/6 87-93.