BETRAYAL IN BENGHAZI

Eagle Biography
Colonel Phil “Hands” Handley

Colonel Phil “Hands” Handley is credited with the highest speed air-to-air gun kill in the history of aerial combat. He flew operationally for all but 11 months of a 26-year career, in aircraft such as the F-86 Sabre, F-15 Eagle, and the C-130A Hercules. Additionally, he flew 275 combat missions during two tours in Southeast Asia in the F-4D and F-4E. His awards include 21 Air Medals, 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and the Silver Star.



Betrayal in Benghazi

Phil “Hands” Handley

 Colonel, USAF (Ret.)

The combat code of the US Military is that we don’t abandon our dead or wounded on the battlefield. In US Air Force lingo, fighter pilots don’t run off and leave their wingmen. If one of our own is shot down, still alive and not yet in enemy captivity, we will either come to get him or die trying.  Among America ’s fighting forces, the calm, sure knowledge that such an irrevocable bond exists is priceless. Along with individual faith and personal grit, it is a sacred trust that has often sustained hope in the face of terribly long odds.

The disgraceful abandonment of our Ambassador and those brave ex-SEALs who fought to their deaths to save others in that compound is nothing short of dereliction-of-duty.  Additionally, the patently absurd cover-up scenario that was fabricated in the aftermath was an outright lie in attempt to shield the President and the Secretary of State from responsibility.

It has been over eight months since the attack on our compound in Benghazi .  The White House strategy, with the aid of a “lap dog press” has been to run out the clock before the truth is forthcoming.  The recent testimonies of the three “whistle blowers” have reopened the subject and hopefully will lead to exposure and disgrace of those responsible for this embarrassing debacle.

 It would appear that the most recent firewall which the Administration is counting on is the contention that there were simply no military assets that could be brought to bear in time to make a difference… mainly due to the unavailability of tanker support for fighter aircraft.  This is simply BS, regardless how many supposed “experts” the Administration trot out to make such an assertion. The bottom line is that even if the closest asset capable of response was half-way around the world, you don’t just sit on your penguin ass and do nothing. The fact is that the closest asset was not half-way around the world, but as near as Aviano Air Base , Italy where two squadrons of F-16Cs are based.   Consider the following scenario (all times Benghazi local):

When Hicks in Tripoli receives a call at 9:40 PM from Ambassador Stevens informing him “Greg, we are under attack!” (his last words), he immediately notifies all agencies and prepares for the immediate initiation of an existing “Emergency Response Plan.”  At AFRICON, General Carter Ham attempts to mount a rescue effort, but is told to “stand down.”  By 10:30 PM an unarmed drone is overhead the compound and streaming live feed to various Command and Control Agencies… and everyone watching that feed knew damn well what was going on. At 11:30 PM Woods, Doherty and five others leave Tripoli, arriving in Benghazi at 1:30 AM on Wednesday morning, where they hold off the attacking mob from the roof of the compound until they are killed by a mortar direct hit at 4:00 AM. 

So nothing could have been done, eh?  Nonsense.  If one assumes that tanker support really was not available… what about this:

When at 10:00 PM AFRICON alerts the 31st TFW Command Post in Aviano Air Base, Italy of the attack, the Wing Commander orders preparation for the launch of two F-16s and advises the Command Post at NAS Sigonella to prepare for hot pit refueling and quick turn of the jets.

By 11:30 PM, two F-16Cs with drop tanks and each armed with five hundred 20 MM rounds are airborne. Flying at 0.92 mach they will cover the 522 nautical miles directly to NAS Sigonella in 1.08 hours.    

While in-route, the flight lead is informed of the tactical situation, rules of engagement, and radio frequencies to use.

The jets depart Sigonella at 1:10 AM with full fuel load and cover the 377 nautical miles directly to Benghazi in 0.8 hours, arriving at 1:50 AM… which would be 20 minutes after the arrival of Woods, Doherty and their team.

Providing that  the two F-16s initial pass over the mob, in full afterburner at 200 feet and 550 knots did not stop the attack in its tracks, only a few well placed strafing runs on targets of opportunity would assuredly do the trick.

Were the F-16s fuel state insufficient to recover at Sigonelli after jettisoning their external drop tanks, they could easily do so at Tripoli International Airport , only one-half hour away.

As for those hand-wringing naysayers who would worry about IFR clearances, border crossing authority, collateral damage, landing rights, political correctness and dozens of other reasons not to act… screw them.  It is high time that our “leadership” get their priorities straight and put America ’s interests first. 

The end result would be that Woods and Doherty would be alive.  Dozens in the attacking rabble would be rendezvousing with “72 virgins”… and a clear message would have been sent to the next worthless POS terrorist contemplating an attack on Americans that it is not really a good idea to “tug on Superman’s cape.”
Of course all this would depend upon a Commander In Chief that was more concerned with saving the lives of those he put in harm’s way than getting his crew rest for a campaign fund raising event in Las Vegas the next day.  As well as a Secretary of State that actually understood “What difference did it make?”, or a Secretary of Defense whose immediate response was not to the effect that “One of the military tenants is that you don’t commit assets until you fully understand the tactical situation.”  Was he not watching a live feed from the unarmed drone… and he didn’t understand the tactical situation?  YGBSM! 

 Ultimately it comes down to the question of who gave that order to “stand down?”  Whoever that coward turns out to be should be exposed, removed from office, and face criminal charges

for dereliction of duty.  The combat forces of the United States of America deserve leadership that really does “have their back” when the chips are down.  

AMERICA, ARE YOU READY TO BE HEARD?

This is a post that requires action from all of us.  A fellow patriot put this letter together for all of us to distribute on your walls, your lists, and to send to your representatives via fax or snail mail.  Tweet with hashtag benghazi, tcot, fraud, ACA, etc.

Together we can make a difference.  So lets get it done.

To Whom It May Concern:

We The People find ourselves in a very uncomfortable place and we look to you as the representatives of our country for the answers we seek. Please know that there are many millions who share these feelings, and if the elections had been conducted in a fair manner, the results would have reflected our concerns.

 Below, you will find a collaborative list of questions, and we would greatly appreciate receiving your answers in a timely manner. We will make our decisions accordingly, as this is still the land of the free, and our country’s future is at stake.

1. Why with wide-spread voter fraud, can this election not be contested? Why are we bound to an agreement reached in 1981?
2. On Benghazi:

Why were security teams actually removed in the months and weeks leading up to 9/11 when the violence was escalating and the people on the ground said more was needed?

We can prove Obama had knowledge of the attack, as well as the resources to send for protection but he still denied vital help. These are impeachable offenses. What is your stance on this? Do you agree that this President needs to be impeached?  What are you doing about Benghazi?

1. Regarding Obamacare:

 There is so much that is being enacted behind closed doors. We request that there be no more secrets.  We should be able to know the stipulations in their entirety and We the People should be able to vote on it. We need the specifics. The doctors have no idea how they will be paid/reimbursed after January. The hospitals are flying blind, unsure of what they will be fined for.  It is hard to run a business, as many know, without a business plan.  Do the States have the right to reject Obamacare? We need specifics about ALL taxes we will incur, including 1% on every banking transaction on all bank accounts. We also require specifics on the Over 70 Group.

1. Concerning our Military:

How do you feel about  Obama firing 20,000 Marines so he can give $6 billion U.S. taxpayer dollars to Muslims for ‘green’ energy'? What accountability does this President have? How about the debt ceiling? Raising it will give this Administration more funds to waste on our demise. Is the House going to hold true to their promises?

1. The FCC is directed by five commissioners who are appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. This is a serious problem, as you know. Do states have the right to secede, as Texas is in process of attempting to do now?

Finally, we have condensed the list of grievances down to those we feel are most important and would like answers to the following, as to what is being DONE to remedy these atrocities in our country.

1. Dept. Of Interior, Green Energy Fraud.... what is being done here?

1. Fast and Furious- what is being done about this? Gun running?

1. Seal Team 6 shot down
2.   College transcripts of Barack Hussein Obama
3.   Record number of Generals, Admirals retired.
4.   Give-away of Alaska lands to Russia
5.   Retirement of 20,0000 marines
6.   Give away of drilling rights in the Gulf
7.   Muslim Brotherhood infiltration into the White House
8.   Hamas training bases on the border
9.   Surrender of sovereign lands in Arizona to drug Cartels
10.   Drone attacks on American Citizens, arrests of our troops on the battlefield for taking out targets of opportunity to appease host Muslim nations.... and the lies about Libya during the NATO operation...
11.  Why do we have a Taliban lawyer in the Justice Dept?
12.  NDAA, and the UN making decisions AGAINST the U.S. Constitution
13.  The use of the Foreign Desk to buy our own debt to generate fees for Goldman Sachs

I realize this is a lengthy list. However, it does not even cover an eighth of our concerns, and was difficult to condense. This will be widely publicized, along with your response.

 The American people need and deserve answers, and we would appreciate you taking the time to give them to us. We ask, however, that your responses be clear and concise, and that you spare us from a long drawn out diatribe that has little to do with the questions being asked, as we will take that as you do not think we are important enough to take seriously, and act accordingly with our support!

Thank you for your time and attention to this urgent matter! We believe that you take these issues as seriously as we do, and for that, you have our deep respect and heartfelt gratitude.

Respectfully,

The American People

BENGHAZI PROTEST IN TAMPA.

This is what can be done in every major city, in front of major networks and newspapers.  The story needs to be told, the Government needs to be held accountable.  Four Americans died, they were left behind.  This is unforgivable.

Pinellas 912 rallied outside their local CBS affiliate in Tampa, Florida.  What are you willing to do??  Don't give up.  They are making it VERY difficult for us to get in touch.  They are hanging up on us, putting up voice mail that is always full.  But we must not be deterred.  We must find a way to get around them.  TIME TO TAKE IT TO THE STREETS.  Rally your Capitol, Rally in DC, Rally in front of local news media, Rally in your neighborhood.   Please watch the video of the patriots in Florida and get ready to be inspired.

Start sending FAX messages to media.    Call or visit.  I have provided links with numbers, fax and addresses.  Get a group together and go visit your local TV station.

http://www.dailyalert.org/media-contact.html

Start sending FAX messages to Darrell Issa.  202-225-3303 (fax)  202-225-3906 (DC office).

Send an email to Issa.  http://issa.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=597&Itemid=73

Barrage Issa.  Hit him HARD!!  And don't let up.  Send a FAX…I just did and the line is not busy YET!!   Keep you message simple.  Don't be rude.  FAX him daily…….several times per day.

Go out on www.congress.org and send your rep a message