Aaron Tait

Memoirist and former Australian Navy diver who deployed to the Persian Gulf after September 11, later co-founded development organizations and wrote Far Horizons recounting his journey from war to peace.

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Jan 21, 2026 • 52min

I was a teenage military officer in the War on Terror. Then I had to make a new life for myself

Aaron Tait, a memoirist and former Australian Navy diver, shares his gripping journey from the battlefield to peace. At just 17, he was deployed to the Persian Gulf post-9/11, where he faced life-threatening missions against illegal oil tankers. After grappling with the psychological toll of war and its impact on his identity, Aaron transitioned to a career in development, highlighting community ownership and local change. His story encapsulates themes of family legacy, forgiveness, and the search for purpose amidst chaos.

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