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EARLY Access [Video] with John "Tig" Tiegen - Surviving 13 Hours Under Fire in Benghazi
🕑 Added 2025-09-10 17:30:03 +0000 UTCJohn “Tig” Tiegen is a former U.S. Marine Sergeant and security contractor renowned for his heroic actions during the 2012 Benghazi attacks. Serving with the CIA's Global Response Staff, Tiegen was part of the elite team that defended the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA Annex against militant assaults on September 11, 2012, saving numerous lives over 13 grueling hours.
With over 13 years in high-threat security for Blackwater and government agencies, he has deployed to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. Tiegen co-authored the New York Times bestseller 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi (2014) and served as a consultant for Michael Bay’s film adaptation (2016).
A sought-after motivational speaker, he shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and teamwork through his organization Beyond the Battlefield, supporting veterans and first responders.
He continues advocating for truth, patriotism, and mental health awareness, often speaking at events about overcoming adversity. Tiegen is running for mayor of Colorado Springs.
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Comments
Amy Rogers
I can not believe they made you buy your ticket home. Our son was in the service and I am so discussed with the things I have heard on this podcast. Tig’s has been through hell and back and he or any other service member doesn’t deserve to be treated with such disrespect. Tig you have earned your respect and I am so disappointed in the military that make terrible choices. Praying for you Tig
Tery Lockitski
Disappointed in the Corps for holding Tig’s trauma against him. WTF seriously…what is wrong with people?!?! Are people THAT unaware?! 🤦🏻♀️
Brinson Roddenberry
Just curious if Jack has ever reached out to SRS?
