Episode 24 : Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kevin J. Key

On this edition of Reset and Rise to the Unbreakable With Amanda Moore, we welcome Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kevin J. Key to the show! Here's his bio : Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kevin J. Key’s life is a study in leadership under pressure—and what it means to redefine purpose when the uniform comes off. Kevin’s journey began far from the battlefield, with a short career as a professional ski instructor before answering a deeper call to serve.Commissioned through the Nevada National Guard and stepping onto active duty in 1999, he quickly distinguished himself, completing Ranger School and deploying with the 75th Ranger Regiment as part of U.S. Special Operations forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. Those early years set the tone for a career defined by intensity, adaptability, and responsibility at the highest levels. Along the way, he completed elite military education, earned a Master’s degree in Defense Analysis, and became fluent in Spanish—further expanding his operational impact and global reach. Kevin’s leadership path continued to rise as he transitioned into joint and strategic roles with U.S. Special Operations Command South, overseeing training, readiness, and multinational exercises throughout Central and South America. His career culminated with responsibility not just for missions—but for shaping the next generation of warriors. After 24 years of service, multiple combat deployments, and a career decorated with honors including multiple Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart, Kevin made the decision to retire in 2021 and begin a very different chapter. Today, he balances life between Nevada and Florida—working on his family’s cattle ranch, building small businesses with his wife Noel, co-authoring a book, and continuing a lifelong pursuit of growth, health, and learning. In this episode, Kevin shares what doesn’t appear on a résumé: the identity shift that comes with leaving elite service, the quiet challenges of reinvention, the meaning of legacy through family, and what it truly takes to reset your life when everything you’ve known has changed. It’s a conversation about resilience—not just in war, but in life beyond it. Follow Amanda on Instagram :@BackupBowler83Follow the show on Instagram and Tik Tok : @ResetandRisePodcast⁩Send us an email with your questions and comments :[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reset-and-rise-to-the-unbreakable--6690676/support.