John Tiegen, known as Tig is a former Marine Sergeant from Colorado who spent several years as a security contractor for Blackwater. He served the company on missions in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq before going to work for the CIAs Global Response Staff in Benghazi, Libya.During his third trip to Benghazi, Tig got caught up in the attacks at the CIA Annex on September 11, 2012. He received the Award For Heroism in recognition of his bravery and valor.