Please help us welcome John “Tig” Tiegen to The Uncommon Line Podcast! John is best know for his servant leadership and being a hero in the battle of Benghazi where he along with his team, rushed into burning buildings to defend the Consulate and fought arm-in-arm in defense of the Annex, holding off the radical Islamic terrorist until CIA employees could be safely evacuated. This was best depicted in the film: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.

A little bit about John:
John ‘TIG’ Tiegen learned early in life the importance of a strong work ethic and a will to overcome hardships in the face of adversity. Determined to not allow his past dictate his future and driven by deeply rooted desire to serve others, he joined the United States Marine Corps at the young age of 17 on a delayed entry program.

Wanting to continue serving his country once his military service concluded, Tig, spent several years as a security contractor with Blackwater Security on missions in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq. He then joined the CIA’s Global Response Staff where he was tasked with conducting low profile security in high-threat environments throughout the world.

Today John travels the country speaking on leadership and about how teamwork, preparation and fortitude gave him and his team the ability to stand strong in the face of adversity. John and his wife also started Beyond The Battlefield The Tiegen Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation that provides support and resources for wounded warriors (veterans and first responders) as they face the many challenges they encounter during the rehabilitation, reintegration, and healing process.