A spark that will ignite the Next Gen
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Les Thomas SR, is a native Oklahoman and retired veteran. He honorably served in the United States Air Force for 20 years as the Lead Travel Pay Accountant amongst other high-level leadership duties and responsibilities. During that time, he served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Les also made a career outside of the military as a notable music artist, traveling as a motivational speaker, and being a staple in his community. He’s been featured in three of the top five Hip Hop magazines; The Source, Hype Magazine, and Urban magazine. His final album entitled, “Vertical” is set to release in 2023.
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Who do you need to show up for? Les Thomas Sr. had a challenging childhood and grew up without a blueprint for a good father and husband. He got into some trouble—but his mother always believed in his potential over his problems. Watch his moving TEDx talk.
Les Thomas Sr. gets chills every time he recalls his lightbulb moment, more than 7,400 miles away from home, serving at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait in October 2006. He had just finished rapping an original song, “Growing Pains,” for 500 military peers at an “American Idol”-type talent show.