22 Years in the Army to Award-Winning Author: Rich LaMonica on Transition and Purpose

The Uncommon Minds Experience · Aug 21, 2026 · 32m

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 that he evolved as a leader of people, with his education coming from great mentors who showed him how to take care of his team . After retiring in 2015, he went through a transformative year of self-reflection—365 days that taught him valuable lessons about transition and fueled his passion for helping other veterans .

He is the award-winning author of 13 Step Guide to Success—a powerful self-help book for navigating life's…