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Benghazi Attack
1:28:53 - 1:37:08 (08:14)
The speaker had been informed prior to the Benghazi attack that his team would be the first to implement a congressionally mandated counterterrorism program to counter Al-Qaeda, which, ironically, led to the responsibility to counter the attack falling on his unit. The speaker expresses frustration at not being able to assist in the attack and remained on the ground for a few days after the attack to assess the situation and get tied with the main unit.
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The speaker had been alerted that they were going to be the first team in Libya to run a counterterrorism program before the attack on Benghazi happened.
1:28:53 - 1:33:53 (05:00)
Summary
The speaker had been alerted that they were going to be the first team in Libya to run a counterterrorism program before the attack on Benghazi happened. He was there doing a crosstalk with the team lead from Team Libya and stayed for an extra few days to assess the situation and build up a special reconnaissance unit to respond to crises in Africa.
ChapterBenghazi Attack
Episode#1 Mike Glover - Green Beret
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
While working on a military mission, the speaker's colleague was not taking it seriously and making excuses, resulting in them not being able to help during a helicopter crash.
1:33:54 - 1:37:08 (03:13)
Summary
While working on a military mission, the speaker's colleague was not taking it seriously and making excuses, resulting in them not being able to help during a helicopter crash. This impotence for not being able to assist is a frustrating feeling.