My living quarters before the CB's completed our Mash style huts!
Posted on 11/20/2009 8:50:08 AM PST by Edisto Joe
Former Marine Nick Popaditch, aka the Cigar Marine, is running for the Republican nomination to challange the incumbent Democrat in the California 51st Congressional race for 2010. He needs your support. The district is heavily Democratic and he faces an uphill struggle but this Marine is one tough opponent. This man is a true war hero, not some "Swift Boat" wannabe. His slogan, "A Marines word is his bond", says it all.
He gained national popularity when he was photographed atop his tank turret smoking a cigar at the fall of Baghdad. Later in the war he was seriously wounded at the Battle of Fallujah, where he almost lost his life and ended up losing an eye.
He later published a book "Once A Marine" describing his experience. It is an inspiring story. He is a dynamic speaker and should have no problem in the political arena. If he makes it to Capitol Hill it could be the best thing to happen out on the 'Left Coast' in years. As for the hand ringing liberals in Congress, the words of George C. Scott from the movie "Patton" come to mind, "I pity the poor bastards, I really do."
Go to Popaditch For Congress and read about the man and make a donation in any amount to his campaign. Your support can help take back our country in 2010.
SEMPER FI, Nick.
More on Nick Popaditch:
http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-11-12/politics-city-county-government/decorated-cigar-smoking-marine-nick-popaditch-runs-for-congress
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhNtVSsKH0A
Check my home page there are more photos at the begining.
In the Corps 1978-1986. Five of those (’79-84) were with 232. 3 Westpac tours.
Electric shop.
Semper Fi
Com/Nav ECM Tech.
WooHoo Cee-gar Man!! The House of Representatives would never be the same again, and that’s a GOOD thing!
My living quarters before the CB's completed our Mash style huts!
Sweet—I was a Phantom Phixer myself- J models, “Super Js, and S models-they got Hornets maybe 4-5 years after I left.
Stayed in the field after my 8 years—did lots of USN, USMC and Air Force pahtom work then, among many other aircraft types
We stayed in those type tents when we were in Yechon—Iwakuni was Quonset huts—what could be less comfortable? here ya go ! They are supposed to be 8 man squad tents per the nomenclature—we had 14 guys in ours (enlisted) the officers had 4 per tent—except the CO/XO tent was just them
RHIP, I guess ; )
Forgot to mention —Yechon is in Korea—10 km from the middle of nowhere. Went there a few times....
Bump! San Diego (and CA) would be honored to have him represent them. I’ll be buying his book.
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