Q: How did the personnel react to being told to ‘Stand Down’?
Hicks: They were furious. I can only say … well I will quote Lt. Colonel Gibson … he said this is the first time in my career that a diplomat has more balls than somebody in the military.
Both Ham and Gaouette reported receiving the same desperate cables for additional security and backup that Obama administration officials received and ignored from Benghazi. They did not ignore those desperate calls for help ringing out from the Benghazi installation on 11 September 2012.
No, both Ham and Gaouette attempted to launch ready response teams in the region capable of provided the much needed assistance during the seven hour long assault on Benghazi. Both were then relieved of command for their actions, described by the US Military as “allegations of inappropriate leadership judgment.”...(snip)
BENGHAZI: WHERE ARE GEN. HAM AND ADM. GAOUETTE? We need Admiral Gaouette to come forward as well. Where is he I wonder? I will keep praying he will.