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As a member of Bravo Company of the 3rd Ranger Battalion Sgt Keni Thomas was deployed to Mogadishu Somalia as part of a special operations package called Tasked Force Ranger. Their mission was to find and capture a criminal warlord named Mohammed Farrah Aideed. Outnumbered 10 to 1, the men of TFR distinguished themselves in an 18-hour fire fight that would later be recounted in the highly successful book and movie Blackhawk Down. 19 Americans died and 78 were wounded. Keni got out of the Army to pursue his music career and now works full time as an award winning Nashville recording artist. His band Cornbread was featured in the movie Sweet Home Alabama and regularly tours with the USO to perform for our military personnel serving in the Middle East. As an entertainer, Keni has been recognized by congress, the White House, and was recently inducted into the VFW Hall of Fame for his dedicated work on behalf of our veterans and military families.
As an entertainer, Keni has been recognized by congress, the White House, and was recently inducted into the VFW Hall of Fame for his dedicated work on behalf of our veterans and military families. Keni is also very proud to be a national spokesperson for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation which provides college educations to the children of our special operations personnel killed in combat or training. Keni Thomas is a graduate of the University of Florida, a recipient of the American Patriot Award and the Bronze Star for Valor.

I first met Retired US Army Sgt Keni Thomas at the National Auctioneers Association’s Annual Conference & Show in Jacksonville, FL where he was the keynote speaker. My wife, kids and I met Keni after the opening session. Super nice guy with an incredible story.

A few years later in Kissimmee, FL our paths crossed again at the 20th Anniversary of the Independent Equipment Dealers Association’s Annual Convention where Keni was the keynote there too! Small world. Same great guy, incredible story and he’s also a very talented recording artist. Grabbed a quick photo with Keni again that day and off I went with the days events.

Several months ago I joined an Elite coaching program for entrepreneurs, leaders and coaches. Lifechanging to say the least. I love sitting in groups where everyone is there to grow themselves and help each other grow as well. No strings attached, open dialog and support and an incredible group like no other. I knew I was in a place I wanted to be when I saw Keni Thomas. We connected again and linked up to record this episode of Your Impact Story Podcast. Awesome guy, awesome story, awesome speaker and also a coach that can easily take you to the next level and beyond.

Check out the episode in the links below on your favorite streaming platform:

Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rangers-lead-the-way-keni-thomas/id1729027136?i=1000739007688

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hI62ZLukeRM6Q47OsLO5a?si=JZA1Y1n5SPCJBCNBftRh7w

Youtube

Keni was gracious enough to offer our listeners with a FREE audiobook to his book, Get It On. Get it here.

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