LINCOLN-REAGAN DINNER SPEAKER - SEPT 27
JOHN “TIG” TIEGEN
Benghazi Survivor | Marine Veteran | Co-Author of 13 Hours
John “Tig” Tiegen is a Marine veteran, CIA security contractor, and American hero whose courage and resilience were thrust into the global spotlight during the harrowing 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. As one of the six members of the CIA's Global Response Staff (GRS), Tig defied orders to stand down and instead charged into chaos — risking his life to save dozens of others during a 13-hour siege that claimed the lives of four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens.
Tig's firsthand account of that fateful night is immortalized in the New York Times bestselling book 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi, which was later adapted into the major motion picture 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, directed by Michael Bay.
With an unshakable sense of duty and brotherhood, Tig brings to life a story of sacrifice, survival, and unrelenting bravery. As a keynote speaker, he shares gripping insights into leadership under fire, the true meaning of service, and the importance of standing up when it matters most. His message is a powerful reminder that courage isn’t the absence of fear—but action in the face of it.
Today, Tig continues to advocate for veterans, security awareness and American values, inspiring audiences across the country with his unwavering patriotism and lived experience of selfless heroism.
The Lincoln and Otero County Republican Parties are proud to host an unforgettable evening celebrating faith, freedom, and conservative values with this true American hero and voice for liberty. There will be a VIP Cocktail Reception and Meet & Greet with John “Tig” Tiegen which includes: Complimentary wine or featured cocktail, intimate meet and greet with the keynote speaker, early access to merchandise and book signing and personal photo and networking. Included with select tables and ticket levels.
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September 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Lincoln-Reagan Dinner
Dinner Seating: Tables of 10
VIP Cocktail Reception: 5:15 6:15 PM Includes complimentary wine and private access to the speaker
Registration & Cocktail Reception: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Book Signing & Merchandise: Following dinner
**VIP Cocktail Reception and Meet & Greet with John Tig Tiegen includes: Complimentary wine or featured cocktail, intimate meet and greet with the keynote speaker, early access to merchandise and book signing and personal photo and networking. Included with select tables and ticket levels.
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