Mark "Oz" Geist Talks About the Battle of Benghazi at NCLS 18
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- Опубліковано 3 бер 2018
- Mr. Mark "Oz" Geist, a member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi, shares his harrowing experience and how making the right decisions at the right time enabled them to protect and save more than 25 Americans.
13 Hours is one of my favourite films. Those guys were absolute legends and epitomise the American military spirit. Heroes.
Words cannot express my admiration for this warrior.....all I can say is thank you
I watched Hillery (at one of her hearings) ask. “What does it matter” I would have liked to have slapped her!!!
All Fallen Soldiers that were murdered in Benghazi and elsewhere! And the ones that survived AR our national heroes
@@albertareinold4873 that traitorous and her conspirator airdrop over Benghazi
Alberta I would have done the same thing she was never for We The People Only Power and Money 😡
There is a man who, along with a few others that day, stepped up and took care of their business. No complaining, no whining, no safe space, just down and dirty.
They set the bar higher for those who will follow. Those who are looking for participation trophies need not apply.
God Bless the Republic.
Kevin M We the people need more men of this caliber, not only protecting our country, but doing what he is doing here, inspiring others to be like him!!
Kevin M Beautiful statement
@@4redniwediS we have plenty its the ones that stopped them that there are to many of
@Fred Slice So since you were there, you're refuting the accounts written and spoken by others who were there. They would disagree with your " theory " and I dare you to tell any of them to their faces.
Fred Slice liar.
When I heard two SEALS died in a Benghazi fire fight I started paying attention. Read the book, saw an interview w/the survivors, & recently saw 13 Hours. EVERYONE needs to know what happened. Our best soldiers - Warriors - had no support from our government. YOU are an excellent speaker, a very brave man & a walking miracle. Thank you for reminding us we still have real men in America.
Younger generations need to learn what our generation lived through since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Maybe they'll realize all this internet and media propaganda is all a distraction and they need to fix our planet and the direction the greatest country in the world is headed.
As a veteran and man who's been through some crazy things, I can tell that ur uncomfortable with talking about all this. However. as a veteran, I appreciate your strength in talking about this. Thank you for your strength.
For what it's worth, Thank You Metro Pcs for your service.
As a veteran, stop saying "as a veteran". That's the boot shit that gives us vets a bad name. "As a badass American patriot" sounds far less boot. Tyfys bro🇺🇸
Every one of you GRS operators that survived this s**tstorm , plus the two who were killed there at the compound are the epitome of what it means to be an American fighting man. This could have been the equivalent of the Alamo, had it not been for you guys. Balls.
You said it perfectly! God bless America and our fine military, police, first responders for their selflessness in service to our country.
Funny part is that they where mercenaries to protect weapon deals. They shouldnt go to the ambasador. Cus of that the CIA compound got attacked and alot more people could have died of them.
@@Robin...222 As for being mercenaries, yeah, well I guess it depends upon your definition of mercenary. If it means military assets paid to fight, then you can include just about anybody in the U.S Armed Forces, including those who have never picked up a firearm outside of a basic training weapons course.
@@thomassmestead6424 ywah think i used the wrong word. Maybe its better to call them contractors.
@@Robin...222 You still make no sense my man. What others have tried to say is no matter the status they were American's ordered to be there and do what they did. Then the Acting highest government official with the commander and chief, lied about it all being caused by a video and blaming the 'Contractors'.
I have never met you OZ but I have met Chris ( Tanto ). Men like you are what keeps this country the greatest nation.
You are simply amazing!!
This is truly an amazing personal story!
As individuals I have respect for the professionalism of this GRS team.
I do have concerns about the 30 year trend to privatize security. Bottom line if you are carrying weapons and are required to use you need to be government or military! What every American also needs to under is we hire out for Security locally. In the case of Benghazi we were using local militias at the consulate.
get the fuck out of here.
@@zebrajenks what is your problem why would you curse to get out of there
@@billwieworka7250 and the local militias ran when the motors struck..we should get our money back
That was great. I am so glad I was able to hear the words from the man on the ground. Great video.
From one Marine to another, I understand where you are coming from completely. God bless you and thank you so much for sharing this with the world. Semper Fi Mark.
A professional thru and thru. No revenge, no cruelty, just takin' care of business. I am proud.
God Bless you Oz and all the team @ Benghazi. Your heroic selfless acts are what make America Great Again! Thank you for your service, Welcome Home!
"If you don't have a relationship with God you haven't been shot at enough..." classic quote
I agree!
"You'll never find an atheist in a fox hole"
@Christian Morgan you so far from ghe truth it's hilarious. The quote posted was from a diary of a well known story write, goes by the name of Roald Dahl. Myself, I served 4 tours, combat tours. Op Telic 6&8 and then Herrick 9&13. 1st battalion Royal Welch Fusilier. How many active combat tours have you completed? My quote was in response to Oz stating that "if you dont believe in God, you havent been shot at enough".......🙄
No Oz, we want more....We want the Freedom and Justice our father endowed us with...
Christian Morgan saying that you cannot rationally believe in something without evidence is remarkably ignorant. In reality the entirety of atheistic beliefs are had without real evidence. For one there is no evidence that shows that a single celled organism could evolve into a multi celled one. It simply doesn’t make sense. The entire reproductive systems would have to change. There’s also the problem that through evolution certain traits simply wouldn’t be reasonable to exist. A small organism could theoretically evolve a light sensitive cell but it wouldn’t at the same time evolve a neuron to process that information.
Moving on to other points. The entirety of the Big Bang theory is based in a phenomenon called “the red shift” simply meaning that from what we think we know about star coloration all of the other galaxies we see are slightly more red than they’re supposed to be. So the atheistic community has taken that remarkably small amount of information and concluded that (sarcasm) obviously every galaxy and system in the universe originated from a single point. But there’s still no evidence that there wasn’t something before the Big Bang.
Honestly theists in reality have to put less faith in a lack of evidence than atheists do. There’s a simple truth about reality and I say it like this. No matter the beliefs system there is a certain level of faith that you have to possess in order to actually think you’re right.
My lieutenant was at the air base in Sigonella when they got the distress call requesting air support. When you hear the story from people who lived it you’ll look at things a whole lot differently.
Yes and the bullshit that there were no assets close enough . Total bullshit. They were idling waiting for the go order. Total incompetence for political purposes.
@@farmrrick he and my lieutenant commander described Benghazi as a thing of our own making. The fault falls on the shoulders of multiple people. Reagan failed to take out Gaddafi during operation El Derodo Canyon back in the 80’s. Then the Bush administration decided to cut back on security spending at various embassies and outposts. Making them more vulnerable to attack. The base chief held GRS back for 20 minutes thus causing them to lose the initiative. John Tiegen said that had they gotten the ok the moment attack happened they could have saved the ambassador and everyone at the consulate. We should have left Libya in 2011 just like all the other western countries.
That's disingenuous.
Neither Reagan nor Bush made up lies about how this attack was in response to a video.
@@mgoblue0970is it really that important what the attack was in response too?
@patricksnyder7307 Actually, it is. The one who tried blaming a UA-cam video for the cause of this horrific massacre is obviously covering up the real reason this happened and should never be in a power of authority.
Respect...Speaking as a two-tour helio pilot VN, the Benghazi team defenders are the real deal. Sad that their (our) Washinton leadership had a different self-serving view of the situation and needed outcome
Wow really made me think how just everything we take is for granted and not really realizing just what these great men do for us to save us...
an awesome story, and so very true, and I am even more upset and pissed that they received no help form that useless Administration. Us veterans do not like being left behind.
Yes very true, just a shame the US didn't have a consulate or an ambassador in Libya.
Oh, and that Libya had free education, lower crime rate and lower taxes than the US so his story about what the US allied jihadists where happy about is BS too.
Alexander Barkman You Deep State people are truly disgusting!
Benghazi the true American super Hero's! Mark "Oz" Geist We Thank you and the rest of the warriors! The best of the best were in Benghazi that night! God bless you all....
I saw the Brett Baier interview back in 2014 and I was in awe then and seeing this for the first time just now leaves me speechless and in awe again. God Bless you and the men and women who have defended, continue to defend, and will defend this country.
I've just watched 13 hours for the 4th time. My heart is heavy everytime I watched it. Sent it to a retired AF SOC officer Ramstein. He'd never saw it. I've seen you on RAV and Newsmax. You guys are amazing and this should have never happened. God Bless you for your bravery and compassion Sir.
How ANYONE could have voted for Hillary after Benghazi, I don’t know. These men are heroes one & all!! My neighbor is a Marine & carried one of the 4 coffins as it arrived in DC.
lots of covering it up by excluding facts thanks to the media. The real enemy of we the ppl.
Obama also. Remember this happened 2 months before the 2012 election. Which is exactly why those cowards lied to us about it. They knew they would of been voted out that day.
@@SocialAssasin Sad that bipartisan investigations found no wrong doing. Always good to actually follow up on the results of things rather than the partisan nonsense. After all, look at the shit storm we have today for a president. A draft dodging man child with the IQ of a toddler that attacks 16 year old girls that understand science and the English language as her second language, better than he does. Stay classy.
Sad that bipartisan investigations found no wrong doing. Always good to actually follow up on the results of things rather than the partisan nonsense. After all, look at the shit storm we have today for a president. A draft dodging man child with the IQ of a toddler that attacks 16 year old girls that understand science and the English language as her second language, better tha nhe does. Stay classy.
@@xXPlumpkinXx HAHAHA.."bipartisan investigators" Thanks needed a laugh. You look up to teenage girl who doesn't know jack shit about the real world. I have nothing more to say to you.
A living American Hero!!! I love to hear Oz and Tanto talk about their stories. SOMEONE NEEDS to give them back their security clearances ASAP!!!!
Thank you Oz for your Service, Bravery and Love for your Brothers and America. God Bless you.✝️🇺🇸
Wow. Hearing it from someone who was there is so much different than watching a movie based on those events.
Wow. I'm glad I got to hear this. I'll never forget Benghazi. It happened the day my only child was born. Little did I know she, too, would pass away only 22 short months later 😔 the weird part is that she was 1 yr, 9 months and 20 days old...and my bday in 9/20
As I'm watching I happen to read what you wrote and I'm so sad for your loss it just caught my eye and I had to stop to say something to you I am truly sad for your loss God bless you from the heart.
NEVER FORGET! Thank you OZ for this speech, hope you do it annually!
God bless each of them! This was so inspirational! Made me stand a little taller just cause you are one of our boys! I hope some of you are involved in training the next group! Truly amazing, thank you and all here in this comment section for your unselfish service to all Americans! God bless America 🇺🇸
God bless you OZ! You are such an inspiration! A real life HERO! Thank you for your exemplary service to the USA!!!😂💜🌻🙏💕
This was clearly service "above and beyond" !
It would be an honor to stand in this man's shadow.
Awesome hero who also happens to tell a good story about a tragic event. Thank you sir!
Thank you Oz for your service and sacrifice to OUR GREAT COUNTRY.
Thank you sir!
That was powerful. Thank you to Mr. "Oz" and the rest of the team. It's absolutely incredible what was accomplished And the degree to which humbleness and appreciation (comedy too) play a part in the words I've seen he and Tanto share is inspiring. My life is better for having heard their words. So again, thank you.
Thanks for the great video. The truth is always nice to hear.
Watch the movie 13 Hours......it is extremely factual.
Thanks and respect from one of the millions of Americans you were defending. God bless you all, and your team (all of them), their families - may they all have the future they deserve.
God bless all Sheep Dogs, Thank You, Mark Oz Geist and never let us forget Benghazi and the betrayal of our men.
Your men the mercenaries. That where protecting weapon deals? Or the people from the political compound?
@@Robin...222 Both and I am proud of everyone of those men, what shithole are you proud of?
Hans well guess what, it was the Libyans fault for getting shot in their heads anyway.
Aaawww you watched American sniper
@@flight2k5 Not sure what you mean. No I haven't seen the movie.
First off allow me to say THANK YOU for everything you have done as well as what you continue to do by sharing the story of this Hellish event. Thank you for your bravery and tenacity throughout a fight which you were left with only each other. There is evil in this world and if not for men/ women like you to hold back the tide this world we know would quickly become veiled in darkness. You 'Oz' as well as all the people involved that September 11 found yourselves guarding that line. Thank you for your strength and willpower to make it through this horror to share with us the truth. Just as you did allow me to end with one final Thank you for your heroism. May God continue to bless you and watch over you forever.
TY OZ, ty all who gave their lives that night and all who actually tried to help the diplomats. Shame on the politics of it! Stay safe out there, we love you!
Mark geist is such a good man.My son and him would speak back and forth every now and then.and Mark would talk to him.He is not the type to over look someone that sees him as their hero and I thank oz for that.all these men are great great people.truly great Americans .
How approprite to discuss having the God of the universe with you. "... all things are possible with God ".Mk 10:27
@Russell Smith That's what i was thinkin, Probably never had everything stripped away from them to the point where they have no hope. You figure by watching things like this that they'd take the hint, but one day they will meet their maker, we will too. That's life.
@Wim Harleev as for you, stop spreading hate. Every day people that don't look like you, talk like you, and believe in the same things that you do do things for you out of love, compassion, and integrity. You could return the favor, and you should return the favor. I give you these Statements that will help you in a time of need, and hopelessness. 1. Trust in one that is bigger than you, that will guide you. Believe in something bigger than yourself because you are a spec in the bigger picture. 2. Be a man. It's much easier to use your most powerful weapon, your mind. Use it to forge a bond with God, yourself, and the people that believe in you the most. 3. In a time of the upmost greatest despair you will find something you believe in higher than yourself. Read the bible for yourself, Interpret it the way you Interpret it. Use it to help guide you through your hardships, it'll make you a better man, and give you insight to little things you think are "superstitious". If you wanna right off what i just Wrote to you as bullshit, by all means. All I'm trying to get at is by commenting the ignorant comments you posted, you sound baseless, cowardly, and weak minded. Don't take it personally, take it professionally. If your back is up against the wall, move forward, move on. Don't push your brothers up against the wall too.
Amen to that. With him all things are possible.
@AZ Desert Prepper Well said! In 2011 i had the honor of listening to Sgt.Don Malarkey talk about his time and experiences with Easy company,101st airborne during WW2, and during the Q & A session he was asked about what it was like getting shelled by those German 88's outside of Bastogne, and Mr.Malarkey replied with the quote: "There are no atheists in foxholes." Cheers and Molon Labe.
Wim Harleev .. I was wondering where you were, you little FREEK!! Now, sit down and 'SHUT THE HELL UP,' and think how even little ole' 'YOU' will someday bow down, and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ, is the one and only Lord, the Son of almighty God!!
Thank you for your service sir. God bless you 🙏
Simply amazing!
I finished a book about this fight. It was frustrating to see how it all unfolded.
Tig deserves a medal of honor for his actions that night.
Fred Slice cris paronto and oz described his actions on that night and honestly after saving Tyrone woods from the smoke inhalation, then he neutralized the rpg team, dispersed the fighters blocking the road with the 40 mm allowing the contractors to gain access to the embassador's compound, saved Dave from bleeding out as well as oz and was the first one on the roof after the mortars hit that position, knowing that that position was already zerod in by the mortar team...what the fuck else do u want? What have u done that's similar to that?
Fred Slice i said they deserve it.
@Fred Slice ... Fred ... You're lying, educate yourself before you open your 'shit hole' ... ( Byrd ) ...
R E Malm I’m pretty sure only active duty can get the Medal of Honor but all these guys should have gotten the Presidential Medal of Freedom
@Fred Slice ... Shut up Bob ... ( we khow its you ) ...
“There was another person helping out that night.” Every person in that room should have clapped and cheered. Give God glory! These men are alive and can tell their story and inspire thousands of people!!
I'm proud to have been given the chance to speak to Mark privately a couple times. Great man, great warrior......Great American!!!
Now that's a true hero and a man of God 👍
Respect and love Brother.
Thank you for your service!
As a Canadian, you're a hero in my books.....
Is this toxic masculinity? If so, I hope there's some around if my daughters are ever in trouble.
No. You completely misunderstand the term toxic masculinity if you think this represents it. Toxic masculinity is an actual bad thing- even among manly men. It is in no way positive. I suggest you do some research on that topic. There are insightful vids on youtube or you can find out more on a discussion forum like reddit. Someone who is suffering from toxic masculinity simply does not have respect for other people. This is not a trait you want to teach your sons. Or daughters.
@@brindlebucker4741 I know exactly what to teach my son's and daughters. I'm glad God created masculinity and femininity and rules to reign in both. I frankly don't care what a goofy group of people have decided toxic masculinity is because I know right from wrong and that's really all any of us need. I would refer you to Thomas Sowell on the subject of egalitarianism and to Jordan Peterson on social engineering and the effects of masculinity. I do not completely misunderstand. My point was mocking the term in general and showing disdain for the tendencies of leftists today to confuse inventing new terms with making a coherent argument.
@@brindlebucker4741 So is there good masculinity? What would define such? Just asking open minded here.
@@brindlebucker4741 You are the perfect example of whats wrong with this world. You are so dull it hurts. Stop talking to people on the internet because your limited mind is intoxicating.
@@SuperBuzz71 see video above
I still get choked up about this! Hugs!
Thank you sir for your service to the country both as enlisted and afterwords.
Can't say thank you enough. So great you can talk about it, you must have seen so much horror.
Most people that join the army are soldiers. They follow orders, do what they are told, do what's expected, but this guy he is a warrior and all the other guys that were in that compound
all people that join the army are soldiers...
Definitely,Warriors for sure
Abandoned by their own government. Reminds me of how we left Afghanistan.
Deeply grateful for you and to you
Thank you for your service, Sir. Your story is remarkable, as are all of you that day.
from another Marine.
SEMPER FI OZ.
We will die proud.Liptards wont!
Marines r also liberals
@@erikholmes2533 only the shit birds,real marines uphold the constitution not liberal smite.
I'll second that James. Semper Fi.
Respect. Respect. Respect. Thank you for your service, Sir.
I try to watch 13 hours once a month to never forget . Gets me every time .
So obvious that words aren’t enough but Thank all of you for what you did for 13 hours and more👍👍👍
Please Father Bless these brave men
Amen!
Mad Respect Oz.
Thank you!
God bless all of you 🤝 and thank you so much for your service 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service,🇺🇸❤️
I have to give it to oz, his talk is much more in detail about tactics than Tanto's for example. Definitely much to learn.
Mahalo's Oz!...God Speed!
Outstanding! I've watched the movie at least a dozen times. Bravery, Honor, and Brotherhood. 💙💖🙏✌
Anyone watching this in 2020 with news being brought to light?
My med kit is in the trunk. I will move it to the cab. Thank you sir.
Amazing Story full fledge Hero Talking!
Thank you for your incredible service to our country.
13 Hours is one of my favorite movies. Definitely my favorite when it comes to action/war movies.
May GOD always watch over our AMERICAN fighting men and women!
I can't help but think how many super heroes their have been that never got their Medal of Honor, because know one SURVIVED !!! the battle. SO SAD.
There is no greater love than giving your life for a fellow man. How true that is.
thank you so much
Good to hear someone at least tried to help save the people. Sad story.
The thing I can't understand is, and have never heard a credible explanation for....12 HOURS to arm and launch 2 F-16's and a Tanker? 12 HOURS?
These brave warriors were getting screwed by a so-called president, and SECSTATE (she said she'd be the one to take the "3am call). There were senior officers in Italy and other places, who were told to stand down. I know from being at the Mogadishu Airport (I was an Intelligence Analyst) , and our senior officer were begging for help.
Never give up, never... Ever quit. Quitters never win, and winners never quit. DRH
@@dane52inwoodway these brave warrios where mercenaries of the CIA to protect those weapon deals.
@@Robin...222 Mercs? Really... There ARE Mercs, I'll grant you. But the National intelligence Charter of 1947 prohibits that. It'd take an act of Congress.
@@dane52inwoodway thats right contractors are only allowed to defend. But their job wasnt to defend the ambasador. They where there to protect the CIA weapon deals.
I can't express fully how grateful I am to have people like you protecting our freedoms. I pray God keep his Angels close and ministering to you on your remaining time on earth.
Awesome guy! Thank you sir!
The real reason only 8 people were sent to guard the ambassador was because he found out about the arms deals going on and how those arms were falling in the hands of Isis and he was killed to keep it quit.
Shannon Nunn hmmm great theory! Makes perfect sense
@@3SIXTYPROD the group of "moderate rebels" that were supposed to protect them didn't... They were given orders to stand down too...
Shannon Nunn yep I know all about it that’s why I agree
Bohama wanted Chris Stevens gone.
Mark's a great guy....
Never been more proud to be an American, than I am now knowing their are men out there like all of you watching out for me and my family!Bless each and every one of you!
Thank you!
When Bob says Feb 17 says to quit shooting at them is interesting. Its almost like they were told by someone on our side that there wouldnt be any resistance. That is very telling to me
God was definitely with them that night.I would never imagaine a man with his arm barely hanging by a few strands of muscle and riddled with shrapnel still standing and fighting with one arm fireing his M4 after getting hit my mortars.Thats a man no one wants to face even on their best day.oz is a hellish warrior!They all are.They are among Americans best no doubt.
Thank you
Thank you.
#NeverForget So thankful for these great men, & the thousands of others that daily put their lives on the line for this great country. And what BS that people claim the Obama admin never had any crises, etc. Smh
Seems like Fed Slice has a personal vendetta against these guys. Either that or he's a paid troll. I'd put money on the latter.
This is his Facebook page: facebook.com/fred.slice.73. He is sick twisted old man that only dreams of being like these men.
Fred Slice, you don't even like yourself! I feel sorry for your animals. Now please eat shit and kick rocks old man.
@Fred SliceSlice are you making this statement because their stories differ from the official Benghazi Report? If so, I guess you believe the government never lies to the People. Also, no egomaniac ever exaggerates either. One thing though. None of them had to do what they did. If they were told to stand down it was probably to protect their employer's liability or because if they died then their families would not get any death benefits & they all knew it. They made a decision that was selfless to help their brothers in arms. That is heroic because they were willing to lay down their lives for people they did not know or not know very well. From my understanding, they all got fired for it & they all knew they would. Self-sacrifice = Heroism.
Fred Slice aka Hillary Clinton
Fred Slice wow, you even provide the link that proves you're a fucking liar. Are you a masochist? Do you get off on showing the world that you're a disgusting piece of lying shit?
The seventh member of their team is a friend that is closer then a brother. PRAISE GOD FOR HIS GREATNESS. When I was going on a hike for training I was hiking up a steep hill and I could see JESUS on that hill waiting for me and it gave me the strength to make it up it.
True hero’s . This was very healing as we had a lot of pain from what happened. We prayed fo God to surround you
I THINK ALL OF THEM DESERVE A MEDAL OF HONOR.
CAUSE MANY TIMES THEY HAVE THE CHANCE TO DO UNNECESSARY THINGS BUT THEY DO CAUSE THEY THINK IT WAS NECESSARY WHEN NO ELSE BELIEVE IT WAS NECESSARY
@Fred Slice "what difference does it make?" People are allowed to think what they want even if it's not nit picky qualifying to your code of who and what deserves what, even if you know regulations better and are technically more informed. The man said "I THINK," so he has a right to his own opinion and you obviously have a right to yours, because you seem to have to spew it and spew it and no one is stopping you.
They dont qualify.. Not active duty.. Contractors trade that for the big bucks..
Fred Slice if you don’t mind me asking Fred, have you served in any portion of the US Gov? Or Military? Just wondering
Fred Slice What branch? What did you do?
well that shut him up
i would never want to get into a firefight with a us soilder. they killed or wounded almost 1000 men with less then 10 , that is an amazing feat .
A good man and a genuine Patriot! To stand up and speak out, despite everything is what America is all about!
this man is incredible. hes a different breed
Compound set three blocks from a Al queda safe house ? Wtf is wrong with that picture.
Obviously we were doing counter intelligence on them they knew it was there!
3 doors, not 3 blocks! Even worse.
This is the guy who do 360 degrees with his arm hahaha according to Tanto
Haha that was funny well how Tanto describe it
I kept watching the movie over and over every time because of how GRS defend the compound till morning...you guys are hero ...
These are some brave, brave men. Thank you.