What do you do when every second counts?
In this powerful moment from MisFitNation, Army Ranger veteran Keni Thomas shares the incredible story of Ranger Tom DiTomaso, who made a split-second leadership decision during the Battle of Mogadishu.
Ordered to stay in position, DiTomaso saw a Black Hawk helicopter crash and knew waiting would cost lives. He made the call to move toward the crash site—and Keni believes that decision helped save the surviving crew.
This isn’t just a story about combat.
It’s a lesson in courage, initiative, and leadership when everything is on the line.
▶️ Watch the full interview with Bronze Star recipient and Black Hawk Down veteran Keni Thomas on the MisFitNation Podcast.
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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
