Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch co-wrote the book ‘Once a Marine: An Iraq War Tank Commander’s Inspirational Memoir of Combat, Courage and Recovery.’ The ‘Cigar Marine’ was injured when he was hit by a rocket propelled grenade during Operation Iraqi Freedom in April 2004. - Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch co-wrote the book ‘Once a Marine: An Iraq War Tank Commander’s Inspirational Memoir of Combat, Courage and Recovery.’ The ‘Cigar Marine’ was injured when he was hit by a rocket propelled grenade during Operation Iraqi Freedom in April 2004.

Capt. Alexis Sanchez, S-3 officer, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, runs to third base during a scrimmage game at Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27. Sanchez's team is practicing for an upcoming softball tournament. Before being commissioned, Sanchez was enlisted for seven and a half years.::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Capt. Alexis Sanchez, S-3 officer, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, runs to third base during a scrimmage game at Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27. Sanchez's team is practicing for an upcoming softball tournament. Before being commissioned, Sanchez was enlisted for seven and a half years.::r::::n::::r::::n::