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June 19th, 2026

Black Hawk Down Survivor Reveals the Leadership Lessons That Saved Lives | Keni Thomas

What does leadership look like when lives are on the line?

Join The MisFitNation as we welcome Keni Thomas, U.S. Army Ranger veteran, Bronze Star recipient, 2025 Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee, bestselling author, Emmy-winning producer, country music artist, and survivor of the Battle of Mogadishu—the historic battle portrayed in Black Hawk Down.

During one of the most intense military engagements in modern history, Keni served with the 3rd Ranger Battalion as American forces fought against overwhelming odds. The battle resulted in 19 Americans killed and 78 wounded, leaving lessons about leadership, courage, sacrifice, and teamwork that continue to resonate today.

Since leaving the military, Keni has built a remarkable career as an author, motivational speaker, entertainer, and leadership expert. Through his work with veterans, military families, and organizations around the world, he continues to inspire others through servant leadership and the power of teamwork.

In this episode we’ll discuss:

• The realities behind Black Hawk Down
• Leadership under pressure
• Teamwork in life-or-death situations
• Transitioning from military service to civilian success
• Building resilience through adversity
• The importance of servant leadership
• Supporting veterans and military families

Bring your questions and join the conversation live.

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Rich LaMonica The MisFitNation Show

Rich LaMonica Is a 22-year veteran of the United States Army who was deployed on multiple occasions in support of the Global War on Terrorism. It was during this career he evolved as a leader of people. His education came from great mentors who showed him how to take care of people. He retired in 2015 and went through an entire year of self-reflection as he transitioned to civilian life again. Those 365 days from retiring to finding a job taught him valuable lessons about transition. This has powered his drive to help other veterans as they go through the transition and any other roadblocks they are hitting. He is a Motivated Speaker who discusses Mindset, Resilience, Grit, and more skills that will make you find your Purpose no matter the journey you have been on. He is currently finishing up two books while pursuing a Ph.D from Liberty University in Homeland Security. He lives by rules and has a motto that resonates with fans of How I met Your Mother “Challenge Accepted”. He is the Executive Producer and host of The MisFitNation Podcast