Posted on 04/27/2010 1:02:21 PM PDT by jessduntno
We The People Candidate Nick Popaditch is a retired U.S. Marine campaigning for Congress in the 51st district running against incumbent Bob Filner (D). Understanding and believing in duty to country and his community, Nick is redeploying once again to serve and protect the liberties that make this nation truly exceptional.
Nick is concurrently completing his Teaching Credential at SDSU and campaigning for Congress on important issues facing the people of 51st District and the Nation. Nick resides in Chula Vista, California with his wife April and sons, Richard and Nicholas Jr.
Community Service and Leadership Nick Popadtich travels throughout this great Nation and his community sharing his story of encouragement by teaching leadership and core values, motivating people from different walks of life including Corporate America, veterans, church and youth groups, and citizens who believe in a better America .
Since military retirement, Nick has been an advocate for Veterans and actively involved with several military organizations taking a leadership role in support of our wounded service members and their families. Speaking on behalf of our veterans he draws from his own personal experiences with the Veterans Administration process stemming from his battlefield wounds to rehabilitation in a VA hospital. Nick Popaditch supports our military and is ever vigilant for our troops.
Nick serves on the Purple Heart Advisory Board for Freedom is Not Free and on the Board of directors for The Vet Foundation. Nick is a Veteran Representative on the VA’s Patient-Centered Care Steering Committee. He speaks on behalf of The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation of the Desert Cities, and Independence Fund.
U.S. Marine Corps – Experienced and Proven Performance Nick Popaditch was born on July 2, 1967 in East Chicago, Indiana and graduated from high school in 1985. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1986 and reported for recruit training at MCRD, San Diego, CA.
Nick served with the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and served as a tank commander during Operation Desert Shield/Storm in 1991. After six years of active duty service Nick was honorably discharged in 1992.
In September of 1995 Nick reenlisted back into the Marine Corps after working in the construction industry in San Diego and later as a correctional officer with the Indiana Department of Corrections.
Popaditch reported to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division at 29 Palms, California, where he once again served as a tank commander.
Any thoughts?
I met him, and his wife April, at a volunteer event a few weeks ago. He’s enthusiastic and definitely a “take charge” kind of guy. He was also very personable. Once the people get to know him, they’ll be impressed. I would love to see him get more publicity, and debate Filner.
Congre$$ could use a few more good men.. and women... and a DI.
Go Nick!
Semper Fi.
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