Aaron Lin

Aaron joined the Air Force in 2002 serving as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. Multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan starting in 2008 led to combat-related PTSD, with loss of teammates taking a significant toll on him mentally. Despite dealing with the symptoms of PTSD caused by cumulative trauma, Aaron went on to continue serving his country in an exemplary fashion. In addition to continuing to work in the EOD community he added instructor duties to his resume and finally went on to become a First Sergeant, proving it is possible to serve while still managing symptoms of PTSD. In 2022, he was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA towards his Graduate Degree, earning a spot on the President’s List, a prestigious honor roll recognizing the top students in their area of academic achievement. He is using adaptive sports as part of his personal road to recovery and looks forward to representing Team Air Force.