Staff Sgt. Keni Thomas is a former U.S. Army Ranger who was involved in the battle in Somalia that is recounted in the highly successful book and movie Blackhawk Down, as well as an award-winning country music recording artist and songwriter in Nashville. He and his band, Cornbread, were featured in the movie Sweet Home Alabama and his music can be heard on country stations nationwide.
Attend the Opening Keynote at the Expo to hear Thomas tell the incredible story of extraordinary individuals and how they fought to bring each other home. His message of “train as you fight, fight as you train, and lead by example” epitomizes the Ranger motto: “Rangers lead the way!”