The Importance of Sticking to Routine—Even During War

ADI FUX, JULY 17,2024

After more than two decades of reserve duty, I decided to leave the military two years ago when I turned 50. I figured that I had done my part for the country and that it would be best to focus on my career in academia.

Then, October 7 happened. I knew I didn’t have the luxury of sitting on the sidelines while my country was at war. That day, I got a call from a friend in the army who said my former unit had a big problem: the Israel Defense Forces were struggling to distribute essential supplies to soldiers in the south due to a disorganized supply chain.

As the former head of the logistics supply unit in the IDF, I had dealt with that very issue, so I was not surprised when I was asked to stay by the phone and be available if needed. Sure enough, my former commanding officer called and asked if I could come in. By 9 p.m., I already arranged for a fleet of 30 trucks to drive to the south and get much-needed goods to our soldiers. My first time coming back home after that day was 10 days later when I returned for a few hours to give my wife a hug.

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