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Ivan Ingraham
Retired Marine Special Operations officer who led a five-man special operations team attached to a Marine Expeditionary Unit during Operation Odyssey Lightning in Libya, sharing firsthand operational and intelligence experience.
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Inside Operation Odyssey Lightning in Libya
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Ivan Ingraham, a retired Marine Special Operations officer, led a team during Operation Odyssey Lightning in Libya. He shares gripping tales of coordinating strikes against ISIS in Sirte amidst chaos. Ivan delves into the complexities of working with local militias and the intelligence strategies employed before deployment. He recounts the precision airstrike that turned the tide and discusses the brutal urban warfare tactics of ISIS. Reflecting on his experience, he emphasizes the importance of trust, listening, and adapting strategies in conflict zones.
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