Host Eric Calley speaks with Gunnery Sergeant Nick Popoditch also known as the "Cigar Marine." Gunnery Sergeant Popoditch tells his first hand story of the Persian Gulf War experience as well as his tours in Iraq 2003 and 2004 where his company helped take down the Statue of Saddam at Firdos Square. He also spoke on the fight that nearly cost him his life in Fallujah in April of 2004. His never quit or give up attitude helped him inspire many to be better and not use their disabilities as a crutch. Now he's a fixture at Focus Marines foundation, a 7 day program at no cost to the Veterans who apply, and is making a difference throughout the Nation ensuring the Marines ethos of "never leave a Marine behind and Always faithful to God,Country, and the Corps" alive.

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John Sofronas served from 1999 to 2008 in direct support of Iraqi and Enduring Freedom as a Navy Corpsman of Marines. His service includes but is not limited to Fallujah, Iraq, Africa amongst other areas of operation.

He was injured in 2006 and developed Thyroid Cancer shortly after his return from Iraq. He sustained a subseqent stroke, multiple TBI's and transitioned to working for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Rating Specialist and Decision Review Officer. He's here to provide clarity on multiple issues for all Veterans, family members and/or beneficiaries.

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Host Eric Calley speaks with Rob Vadaro, A true American Warfighter. He served with 1/8 2007 to 2011 in the Marine Corps, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan where he was hit by multiple IEDS causing him to retire. In 2022, the Ukraine war kicked off and Rob knew he could make a difference. Having friends in the Special Forces of Ukraine he flew over to assist. Rob spent 2 yrs fighting the Russians, was shot 3 times and lived to tell the story. A True American Patriot!

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