He was the commanding officer of the united states navy destroyer uss cole on october 12, 2000, when the ship was attacked and bombed by alqaeda terrorists during a refueling stop in the yemeni port of aden, killing 17 u. Former navy commander kirk lippold, who commanded the uss cole, told fox news on tuesday that former navy secretary richard spencers firing was justified by the way he handled the case of navy seal eddie gallagher. Navy commander kirk lippold, focusing primarily on his experience as the commander of the uss cole. On the morning of thursday, 12 october 2000, cole, under the command of commander kirk lippold, docked in aden harbor for a routine fuel stop. Wednesday afternoon, the commander of the cole, now an author and military expert, kirk lippold was in the valley addressing a couple hundred people at the canfield library. You say in your book that the guys waved and they couldnt smile and then. In this gripping firstperson narrative, lippold reveals the details of his harrowing experience leading a crew of valiant sailors through the deadliest terrorist attack on an american warship in history. The uss cole bombing was a suicide attack by the terrorist group al qaeda against uss cole, a guided missile destroyer of the united states navy, on 12 october 2000, while she was being refueled in yemens aden harbor. Many of us have forgotten about this attack on our navy by al qaeda terrorists but not the author, commander kirk s. Lippolds engrossing and eyeopening book about the oct. He was repeatedly denied promotion and retired in 2007. At 1118, on a hot, sunny morning, the 8,400ton destroyer was rocked by an enormous explosion. Commander lippold goes beyond an account of how the uss cole was attacked and tells the relatively unknown stories about how his crew time and again saved the ship from sinking in the days and weeks following the bombing.
Al qaedas attack on the uss cole by kirk lippold 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Navy throughout the pacific area regarding the case of the dismissal of capt. On october 12, 2000, ive been in command of the ship for about 15. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover kirks. Kirk lippold sent his check to harleydavidson from koper, slovenia, in october 2000 while he was in port on the adriatic sea, planning to pick. For more than a decade criticssome of them family members of the 17 sailors killed when a terrorist suicide bomb boat in aden, yemen, struck commander kirk lippolds guided missile destroyer uss cole in october 2000have pointed to those tenets in blaming lippold for security lapses that allowed the attack to occur. Brett crozier, former uss cole commander kirk lippold said. Commander kirk lippold, who now serves behind a desk at the pentagon, accused the head of the navy, admiral mike mullen, and the navy secretary of overriding the. There was a failure in the chain of command in the u. Uss cole commander talks at canfield library about al. Commander kirk lippold was in command of the uss cole when it was targeted by a deadly alqaeda terrorist attack in 2000, 11 months before 911. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
In fact the report stated that failure by the commanding officer to. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The former commander of the uss cole, cdr lippold reveals how to lead teams to manage challenges and ensure success in a complex world where financial, security, and global threats are of. Front burner navy general library program downloadable. Lippold s leadership resulted in lives being saved. Lippold is a retired navy officer who was the commanding officer of uss cole when it survived a suicide terrorist attack by alqaeda. Seeing him on one of the cable channels recently enticed me to acquire this book and attempt to fully understand this event.
Biography of cdr kirk lippold, usn ret naval academy. The ships commander, kirk lippold, felt the ship violently thrust up and to the right, as everything not bolted down seemed to float in midair. Legendary commander of uss cole and author of front burner. Uss cole commander gives gripping account of al qaeda suicide. The ships commander, kirk lippold, watched as tiles tumbled from the ceiling, mugs of coffee tumbled to the floor, and everything not bolted down seemed to float in midair. In this gripping firstperson narrative, lippold, the former commander of theuss cole, reveals the details of his harrowing experience leading a crew ofvaliant sailors through the deadliest terrorist attack on an american warshipin history. Traditionally, losing a ship ends its commanders career. Nov 18, 2016 view kirk lippolds profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Al qaedas attack on the uss cole, commander lippold reveals the details of his harrowing experience leading a crew of valiant sailors though the deadliest terrorist attack on an american warship in history. Al qaedas attack on the uss cole, his historical narrative of the october 12, 2000, bombing at a refueling stop in the port of aden in yemen, which killed.
Scapegoat captain of uss cole lashes out telegraph. The former commander of the uss cole demonstrates for audiences what he sees as the foundation of team success and timecritical decisions based on integrity. The twentieth anniversary of the attack on the uss cole is coming this october 12th. He and his crew distinguished themselves in the aftermath of that attack by saving the ship, which remains in. During his command, he and his crew distinguished themselves by saving the american war ship from sinking. He and his crew distinguished themselves in the aftermath of that attack by saving the ship, which remains in service today. Front burner is available from major book sellers and as an authornarrated audiobook. Tiles tumbled from the ceiling, and the ship was plunged into darkness, beginning to sink. Uss cole commander pens book about yemen bombing daily. Front burner public library of cincinnati and hamilton. You say in your book that the guys waved and they couldnt smile and.
Commander kirk lippold was the commanding officer of the uss cole during al qaedas attack in october 2000. Kirk lippold people on the move washington business journal menu. Lippold, former commander of the guided missile destroyer uss cole, gave a gripping account of of al qaedas oct. Lippold, who has just penned a detailed account of the bombing. May 15, 2012 commander kirk lippold talks with guest host matt miller and the dylan ratigan show mega panel about his new book, front burner. For commander of uss cole, rolling thunder a chance to. Al qaedas attack on the uss cole the former commander of the uss cole tells the full story of the deadly terrorist. In retirement, lippold shares what he learned about crisis management and the pillars of leadership.
The former commander of the uss cole demonstrates for audiences what he sees as the. Lippold was the commanding officer of the uss cole when it came under a suicide terrorist attack by al qaeda in the port of aden, yemen. Kirk lippold front burner al qaedas attack on the uss. Aug 30, 2006 commander kirk lippold, who now serves behind a desk at the pentagon, accused the head of the navy, admiral mike mullen, and the navy secretary of overriding the judgment of officers who had. Al qaedas attack on the uss cole audiobook by commander kirk s. A meticulous history of the uss cole attack and americas response, which lippold, the ships commander at the time, considers shamefully weak, laying the groundwork for what followed. Inspirational leader and commander of the uss cole. Lippold s personal awards include the defense superior service medal, legion of merit, meritorious service medal, and combat action ribbon, among others. Commander lippold was the commanding office of the uss cole when it was attacked by osama bin ladens al qaeda.
Lippold knew in a matter of moments that the cole had been attacked. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Kirk lippold, uss cole commander, pens front burner. Kirk lippold commander lippold, the former commanding officer of the cole, is now an inspirational speaker and serves as an adviser and spokesman for a leading military family advocacy group. Interested in placing an order for books or videos by this speaker for your. Lippold assumed command of cole on june 25, 1999, and served until he was relieved on march 9, 2001. Commander kirk lippold biography gmis international. Lippold s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Uss cole commander gives gripping account of al qaeda. In a matter of moments lippold knew that the cole had been attacked.
The ships commander, kirk lippold, knew in a matter of moments that the cole had been attacked. How a virusstricken ship led to a navy shakeup fox news. Kirk lippold project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Uss cole commander talks at canfield library about al qaeda. Kirk lippold is telling his story in a new book, front burner. An engaged leader and a solid practitioner of handson crisis management, commander kirk lippold has become a goto global security expert for major news networks. Lippold, usn signed book front burner 1st ed1st print hcdj sign in to check out check out as guest.
The cole was attacked by al qaeda suicide bombers in october, 2000 during a refueling stop in yemen. Kirk lippold people on the move washington business journal. Watch this video as commander lippold recounts that fateful day. The ships commander, kirk lippold, felt the ship violently thrust up and to the right, as everything. According to a recent veterans department study, more than 20 veterans and active duty personnel commit suicide each day. Lippolds personal awards include the defense superior service medal, legion of merit, meritorious service medal, and combat action ribbon, among others. Uss cole commander pens book about yemen bombing daily press.
Kirk lippolds message is to keep up to date with current events around the world. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Commander kirk lippold has become a goto global security expert for major. Uss cole commander talks at canfield library about al qaeda attack 20 years ago.
Commander kirk lippold, who was the commanding officer on the uss cole when it was attacked by an al qaeda cell in 2000, joins the rundown to discuss the controversy. The attack on the uss cole, knows what it takes to create the foundation for successful leadership that prepares teams to rise to any challenge they may face. Now, as the alleged mastermind behind the cole attack faces a military tribunal in guantanamo bay, cuba, retired navy cmdr. Commander kirk lippold talks with guest host matt miller and the dylan ratigan show mega panel about his new book, front burner. On october 12, 2000, eleven months before the 911 attacks, the uss cole docked in the port of aden in yemen for a routine fueling stop. Uss cole commander to reveal full story of deadly al qaeda. Keith ablow and commander kirk lippold usn ret launch.
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