GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 112; Inside the Benghazi Attack: Dave "Boon" Benton’s Heroic Survival Story--13 HOURS; The Real Story

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.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" BentonIG: https://www.instagram.com/db_boonhttps://www.shootingclasses.com/threat-management-solutionsTimestamp00:00 Introduction and Context Setting03:50 The Situation in Libya Prior to the Attack06:05 Initial Response to the Attack07:03 The Urgency of the Situation08:01 The Complications of Security Requests08:56 The Attack on the Compound10:00 Navigating the Chaos10:56 The Role of Local Militias11:48 The Decision to Engage13:04 The Complexity of the Situation14:00 The Arrival at the Compound14:57 Assessing the Situation at the Compound16:09 The Search for the Ambassador17:08 The Decision to Evacuate18:04 The Conditions of the DSS Team18:48 The Return to the Annex20:00 Preparing for Further Attacks21:05 The Second Wave of Attacks21:55 The Aftermath and Reflection31:37 The Approach of Unknown Forces36:35 Engagement and Initial Firefight38:00 Requesting Reinforcements40:44 Miscommunication and Evacuation Plans43:32 Realization of Isolation45:47 The Aftermath and Ambassador's Death48:10 Political Fallout and Misinformation51:40 Personal Impact and Accountability54:02 Government Response and Accountability58:35 Current Endeavors and InvestigationsSUBSCRIBE to Youtube.com/@GoldShieldsFollow GOLD SHIELDS on ALL Audio Podcast PlatformsVisit us at https://thegoldshieldshow.comSOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.instagram.com/thegoldshieldshow/https://www.facebook.com/THEGOLDSHIELDSHOW/linkedin.com/in/tom-smith-09676a22b