Found November 10, 2011 on Navy News:
PLAYERS: Brad Snyder
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs

Just one split second. The time it takes to do something as simple as snap your fingers, light a match or click a ballpoint pen. But a single split second also can dramatically change a life. Such was the case for Lt. Brad Snyder when, on September 7, an Improvised Explosive Device was triggered near him.
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