US Servicemembers stop active shooter on board Paris train
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Asked if there were lessons, Sadler had one for all who find themselves in the face of a choice.
"Do something," he said. "Hiding, or sitting back, is not going to accomplish anything. And the gunman would've been successful if my friend Spencer had not gotten up. So I just want that lesson to be learned going forward, in times of, like, terror like that, please do something. Don't just stand by and watch."
Here ends the lesson.
"Do something," he said. "Hiding, or sitting back, is not going to accomplish anything. And the gunman would've been successful if my friend Spencer had not gotten up. So I just want that lesson to be learned going forward, in times of, like, terror like that, please do something. Don't just stand by and watch."
Here ends the lesson.
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So... I guess he tossed that DHS instruction card we all got?
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France train shooting: Hollande awards Legion d'honneur - BBC News
Three Americans and a Briton who foiled a suspected terror attack on a train have received France's top honour from President Francois Hollande.
Mr Hollande presented Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler and Briton Chris Norman with the Legion d'honneur at the Elysee Palace.
Three Americans and a Briton who foiled a suspected terror attack on a train have received France's top honour from President Francois Hollande.
Mr Hollande presented Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos, Anthony Sadler and Briton Chris Norman with the Legion d'honneur at the Elysee Palace.
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As much as I hate to say anything nice about the French...That's the way it should be done. Classy move, President Hollande. The Briton will probably be knighted; our guys will get a snub from Obama.
Cynically I wonder how we'd act in the US. A swift award? Not likely. Another anti-gun platform? Probably. The "but but" talking heads and their "but what if..." dialogue we don't need? Assuredly.
I doubt we'd have the class displayed by France...and think about that level of irony.
I doubt we'd have the class displayed by France...and think about that level of irony.
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Actually, the cynic in me disagrees. Without question these guys are deserving of awards and recognition but elections are right around the corner and the machine is almost running at full power. As a result, I suspect pols on all sides will attempt to exploit these guys for their benefit.
There was also a French Citizen involved, but that person has asked to remain anonymous (no wonder considering the jihadi situation in France).
I am guessing we will see a Soldier's Medal and an Airman's Medal to the two service members, I would their non-military friend would also see some recognition for his part too.
France really stepped it up and handled this situation much better than I think America would have.
On another note:
If these were Marines like originally thought. They would all be recieving NJP's upon return to the States. Not shaving on vacation? Inexcusable. Not shaving before being awarded France's highest medal by the French president? Grounds for dishonorable.
@Marine0311 @Ooh-Rah and @Agoge know what I'm talking about.
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If these were Marines like originally thought. They would all be recieving NJP's upon return to the States. Not shaving on vacation? Inexcusable. Not shaving before being awarded France's highest medal by the French president? Grounds for dishonorable.
@Marine0311 @Ooh-Rah and @Agoge know what I'm talking about.
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That is a possibility. No shave on TV? NJP for you.
Otherwise congrats to those that beat back evil.
This scumbag should get hung in the public square.
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I hadn't seen the non-shaving pics til now. Come on man - call me crazy, but don't you at least put on a sports coat too, vs. wearing what looks like a cheap Target polo? I mean you are in Paris for crying out loud, you'd think they might be able to round up a few well fitting suits.
I'm just really surprised a protocol type person didn't get ahold of these guys before the ceremony - someone dropped the ball.
I'm just really surprised a protocol type person didn't get ahold of these guys before the ceremony - someone dropped the ball.
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With the French government's speed in getting these guys submitted, approved for, and pinned their awards, I'd be surprised if a DoD bureaucrat even had time to process that someone, somewhere, might need to reach out to these guys. Even if it was just to call over to the US Embassy in Paris to say "Hi, we can't get someone over to square them away in time because I have an appointment to get my ballsack waxed. Can you send over someone from your protocol office to make sure these guys don't make me look bad? Thaaaaanks." Independent thought and action doesn't seem to be a strong suit with most bureaucrat/office dwellers these days.
No one was wearing suits (i.e. the British National), so they all went with collard shirts and dockers, not that big a deal. The Ambassador looked like she was dressed casually too.
They will be in ACU's and ABU's when they get their respective service awards too, and no one will bitch.
They will be in ACU's and ABU's when they get their respective service awards too, and no one will bitch.
And there was a 4th American involved!! 
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The mystery identity of the first heroic passenger to wrestle a weapon from the high-speed train gunman can be disclosed for the first time by The Telegraph.
Mark Moogalian, a 51-year-old professor at the Sorbonne, tackled Ayoub El-Khazzani during Friday’s bloody incident aboard an Amsterdam-Paris international service.
Francois Hollande, the French President, has announced he will award Mr Moogalian the Legion d'Honneur, the country's highest decoration, as soon as he is well enough.
Mr Moogalian, who lives in Paris but is originally from Midlothian, Virginia, US, is the previously unnamed man who came to the aid of “Damien A”, 28, a French banker who confronted El-Khazzani.
The academic acted instinctively to protect his wife Isabella Risacher, who was also aboard the Thalys train.
Mark Moogalian, a 51-year-old professor at the Sorbonne, tackled Ayoub El-Khazzani during Friday’s bloody incident aboard an Amsterdam-Paris international service.
Francois Hollande, the French President, has announced he will award Mr Moogalian the Legion d'Honneur, the country's highest decoration, as soon as he is well enough.
Mr Moogalian, who lives in Paris but is originally from Midlothian, Virginia, US, is the previously unnamed man who came to the aid of “Damien A”, 28, a French banker who confronted El-Khazzani.
The academic acted instinctively to protect his wife Isabella Risacher, who was also aboard the Thalys train.
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It's awesome The Telegraph honored his request to remain unnamed/private. Keepin' it classy.And there was a 4th American involved!!
The mystery identity of the first heroic passenger to wrestle a weapon from the high-speed train gunman can be disclosed for the first time by The Telegraph.
Mark Moogalian, a 51-year-old professor at the Sorbonne, tackled Ayoub El-Khazzani during Friday’s bloody incident aboard an Amsterdam-Paris international service.
Francois Hollande, the French President, has announced he will award Mr Moogalian the Legion d'Honneur, the country's highest decoration, as soon as he is well enough.
Mr Moogalian, who lives in Paris but is originally from Midlothian, Virginia, US, is the previously unnamed man who came to the aid of “Damien A”, 28, a French banker who confronted El-Khazzani.
The academic acted instinctively to protect his wife Isabella Risacher, who was also aboard the Thalys train.
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Show me a regulation where you need to be shaving on block leave, and I'll laugh and point at you until you do bro.
Hint, there isn't one, at least in the former 670-1. Leave is leave, and in today's environment rocking a more average appearance is an intelligent protective mechanism.
Tell that to the entire Marine Corps...
Just like there is no MCO stating you have to get a haircut every week. There is one saying a haircut is required once a pay period, but go anywhere in the conventional fleet force and try to come in Monday without a fresh cut.
I've seen, on multiple occasions, guys get haircuts Friday night, show up monday morning and get told to go get another fresh cut.
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