Houston Thomas

Houston enlisted in the Air Force as a Tactical Air Control Party member, later commissioning to be a TACP officer. He suffered life altering injuries during a training exercise in Guam that led to burst fractures in his vertebrae as well as decompression injuries that would further impact his quality of life. Despite these injuries he continues to persevere in his recovery, working hard to gain a coveted slot on Team Air Force. His positive attitude and motivational spirit are a testament to how he has been able to overcome the mental hurdles from an injury that left him paralyzed. Now he will highlight that spirit along with the power of adaptive sports in aiding with recovery.