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#235 John "Tig" Tiegen - 13th Anniversary of the Benghazi Attacks


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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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