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“Marine Sergeant Major Jody Armentrout, a 20-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, is being hailed as a hero after tackling a passenger who tried to open an exit door mid-flight on a Tokyo-to-Houston flight.Armentrout, seated in the exit row, noticed the passenger acting suspiciously—pacing the aisle, moving between bathrooms, and eyeing the emergency exit. When the man tried to pull a strap on the door, Armentrout didn’t hesitate. He sprang into action, slamming the man to the ground and pinning him down. With the help of another passenger and zip ties from the flight attendants, Armentrout restrained the man until the plane could safely divert to Seattle, where authorities took him into custody.Armentrout later warned that this incident is a reminder for everyone to stay alert in today’s world. His quick thinking and decisive action likely prevented a catastrophic event.” -Rated Red