#235 John "Tig" Tiegen - 13th Anniversary of the Benghazi Attacks
September 11, 2025
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Episode 235 · September 11, 2025
#235 John "Tig" Tiegen - 13th Anniversary of the Benghazi Attacks
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#235 John "Tig" Tiegen - 13th Anniversary of the Benghazi Attacks
Summary
John “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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John "Tig" Tiegen Links:
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/tigtiegen
Website - https://tigtiegen.com
X - https://x.com/TigTiegen
IG - https://www.instagram.com/tigtiegen
LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tig-tiegen-6421455
Book (13 Hours) - https://www.amazon.com/13-Hours-Account-Happened-Benghazi/dp/1455582271
Album - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/johntigtiegen/rest-now-brothers-2
YT - https://www.youtube.com/@TheModernPatriotPodcast
FB - https://www.facebook.com/TheModernPatriotMedia
Campaign - https://tigformayor.com
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