Justin Finsley

Justin commissioned into the Air Force in 2001, earning his wings as an MQ-9 Reaper pilot. Multiple combat deployments led to a diagnosis of PTSD in 2022 after years of dealing with increased symptoms. Justin tried out for Team Air Force in 2024, but did not make the team which only fueled his desire to compete alongside his fellow recovering service members. He has been training for a year and says, “I wish I could have used this program sooner. It helped me significantly find the help and resources I needed for recovery. Without the program I would not have started to engage in sports, music, and art at my current level.”