  ONCE A MARINE: An Iraq War Tank Commander’s Inspirational Memoir of Combat, Courage, and Recovery Readers in and out of the military will stand and cheer for this valiant Marine’s Marine, a man
who embodies everything noble and proud in the Corps’ long tradition. Never has modern
mechanized combat seemed so immediate and real, or the fight in Iraq seemed so human and
worth believing in.
The real triumph in Once a Marine is its previously untold, behind-the-scenes tale of the day-to-
day life of a career Marine noncommissioned staff officer. In most books and movies, a
“Gunny” is little more than a cardboard character. Nick’s portrayal is a man complete: a husband
and father, as well as a warrior and a molder of young warriors. He reveals himself completely,
something no memoirist in his position has ever done before. This includes our very personal
introduction to his wife April, whose heroics equal Nick’s, together with dozens of others who, as
Sgt. Popaditch writes, gave so much, so selflessly and freely, to him.
Once a Marine will instantly take its place among outstanding combat classics. And once you
read this uplifting book, The Marine’s Hymn will never sound the same.
“A riveting and inspirational story of the consummate professional
warrior. It is impossible to read Once a Marine without being proud of our
military and grateful that our Nation produces men like Gunnery Sergeant
Nick Popaditch.”
— Michael F. Nugent, Major, US Army (Ret.), co-author of
One Continuous Fight: The Retreat From Gettysburg and
the Pursuit of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, July 4-14, 1863
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