A More Elite Soldier

by HOLTON, CHUCK

• ISBN13: 9781590522158
• ISBN10: 159052215X
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-06-30
• Publisher: Multnomah

Summary

The rigor of becoming an Airborne Ranger is exceeded only by the challenge of being one - but those who join their ranks find fulfillment in something bigger than themselves. In the same way, pursuing God's objectives energizes our everyday lives. Former U.S. Army Ranger Chuck Holton shows how God oversees our training and gives each of us specific skills to accomplish the mission He has for us in this great spiritual war. Riveting action and powerful vignettes offer potent spiritual ammunition for the battles of every Christian serving in God's army. Find out what it takes to be a more elite soldier. Life is combat. From the instant the alarm clock signals the beginning of your day, yours"re jumping into a zone of uncertainty. Your survival depends on having a clear focus. YOUR OBJECTIVE: Get on mission as an elite soldier. Become part of something bigger than yourself. Your Commanding Officer will oversee your training, honing your skills to a razor-sharp edge. God will lead you through the danger zone of todayrs"s insecurity, equipping you to make a difference. In this riveting book, you will be issued potent spiritual ammunition for your daily battles from the perspective of a seasoned Special Operations soldier. UNCERTAINTY IS A GIVEN. FEAR IS OPTIONAL. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author Biography

Chuck Holton is originally from Carson City, Nevada. He joined the army upon graduation from high school and served four years as an Airborne Ranger. After completing his enlistment, he moved to Wisconsin to go to college and fly helicopters for the National Guard. With his wife, Connie, he moved to Maryland, where he now works as a stockbroker and enjoys spending time working around their farm and raising their five children.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Life Is Combat	p. 11
Prologue: On Mission	p. 15
The Dying Cockroach	p. 23
The Army vs. God	p. 37
Soldier to Servant	p. 49
A Toothpaste Sandwich	p. 63
No Shortcuts	p. 73
Ambush!	p. 83
Overwhelming Force	p. 99
Mission, Men, then Me	p. 113
Stupid in a No-Stupid Zone	p. 123
After Action Review	p. 133
Stragglers	p. 143
Operation Just Cause	p. 157
The Bottom Line	p. 167
A Soldier's Christmas	p. 177
Epilogue
Every Day Is a New Battle	p. 191
The Story Behind the Story	p. 197
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