A Call to Action: Staying Prepared as Warriors

This week in Europe, two American service members and one of their friends thwarted the plot of a terrorist who intended to create a massacre on a train traveling from Brussels to France. In my opinion, these men are as deserving of a Medal of Honor as any soldier conducting an act of valor on the battlefield. However, I'm not just writing to praise their heroism, but also to issue a wake-up call to warriors, particularly those in the warrior professions or formerly of the warrior professions: military, police, security, fire service, and paramedic.

A Lesson in Preparedness

This story is a stark reminder of why it is imperative for us to stay in shape physically, mentally, and spiritually. Yes, much of the doctrine we are taught regarding such events advises taking cover and trying to escape. However, if you really think about it, that wasn't an option for these warriors. They had to react or face the grim reality of dying alongside the innocent men and women on the train. Due to their heroism, many lives were saved. The terrorist was reported to have over 300 rounds of ammunition for his AK-47, along with a handgun and a box cutter. He chose a battlefield where escape was nearly impossible to maximize casualties.

Divine Intervention and Readiness

Thank God there were warriors placed in the right place at the right time. I believe God worked it out so that these warriors were there to intervene. The truth is, we live in a dangerous world, not just from terrorists and criminals, but from everyday hazards like car accidents, wildfires, earthquakes, and tornadoes. That's why we must always be ready to react.

Ask yourself this question: if faced with saving a child from walking into traffic, "Do I sit back and take my chances, or do I react and save lives even if it means I may die in the process?" Are you physically, mentally, and spiritually prepared?

A Call to Warriors

So, what does this mean for you warriors? It means if you're out of shape, get in shape. Get your mind right, keep your head on a swivel, and be ready to react wherever you are. It doesn't matter how old you feel you are; you're still a warrior. It doesn't matter how out of shape you are; you're still a warrior. You will find yourself in those situations because you are a warrior.

Let's embrace this call to action. Stay prepared, stay vigilant, and stay committed to being the best warriors we can be. Your readiness could be the difference between life and death, not just for yourself, but for those around you.

Remember, you are a warrior. Act like it.

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