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In this episode, we sit down with Dave "Boon" Benton, a true hero and survivor of the Benghazi terrorist attacks on September 11, 2012. This heart-pounding interview takes you inside the battle that claimed the lives of four brave Americans. Boon shares his firsthand account of the events that unfolded that tragic day, providing incredible insight into the heroism and sacrifices made in the face of overwhelming odds.

🔥 This attack was the basis for the major motion picture, "13 HOURS" – now hear the real story from the man who was there!

▶️ Watch now and hear from Boon as he recounts the true and emotional tale of survival, courage, and honor. This is history from the front lines.

Connect with Dave "Boon" Benton

IG: https://www.instagram.com/db_boon

https://www.shootingclasses.com/threat-management-solutions

Timestamp
00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
03:50 The Situation in Libya Prior to the Attack
06:05 Initial Response to the Attack
07:03 The Urgency of the Situation
08:01 The Complications of Security Requests
08:56 The Attack on the Compound
10:00 Navigating the Chaos
10:56 The Role of Local Militias
11:48 The Decision to Engage
13:04 The Complexity of the Situation
14:00 The Arrival at the Compound
14:57 Assessing the Situation at the Compound
16:09 The Search for the Ambassador
17:08 The Decision to Evacuate
18:04 The Conditions of the DSS Team
18:48 The Return to the Annex
20:00 Preparing for Further Attacks
21:05 The Second Wave of Attacks
21:55 The Aftermath and Reflection
31:37 The Approach of Unknown Forces
36:35 Engagement and Initial Firefight
38:00 Requesting Reinforcements
40:44 Miscommunication and Evacuation Plans
43:32 Realization of Isolation
45:47 The Aftermath and Ambassador's Death
48:10 Political Fallout and Misinformation
51:40 Personal Impact and Accountability
54:02 Government Response and Accountability
58:35 Current Endeavors and Investigations

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