In this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom examines one of the most controversial and emotionally charged events in modern U.S. naval history: the USS Liberty incident. On June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, the American intelligence-gathering ship USS Liberty (AGTR-5) was attacked in international waters by Israeli air and naval forces, leaving 34 U.S. sailors dead and more than 170 wounded. Decades later, the incident remains the subject of fierce debate, conflicting accounts, and unresolved questions. Was the attack a tragic case of mistaken identity, as officially concluded by multiple investigations? Or was it something more deliberate, as many survivors and researchers continue to argue? Tom breaks down the historical context, the official findings, the eyewitness testimony from surviving crew members, and the political aftermath that followed—without sensationalism, but without ignoring the hard questions either. This episode explores why the USS Liberty remains a flashpoint in discussions about military accountability, intelligence operations, and U.S.–Middle East relations. If you’re interested in Cold War history, naval warfare, military investigations, or the stories that governments would rather fade into footnotes, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. thetomgulleyshow.com