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Aaron Tait’s journey from soldier to humanitarian advocate
Aaron Tait discusses military service, moral conflict, and humanitarian work in interview with Penny Lane on In the Driver’s Seat
Aaron Tait discusses military service, moral conflict, and humanitarian work in interview with Penny Lane on In the Driver’s Seat
– Aaron Tait joined the Australian Navy at 17, following a family military tradition and participating in the Navy diver program.
– Now a father and writer, Tait plans to travel the world with his family and promote his memoir, Far Horizons.
Aaron Tait joined the Australian Navy at 17, continuing a family tradition of military service. Following his officer training, he was selected for the Navy diver program. Shortly after the 9/11 attacks, he was deployed to the Persian Gulf, where he participated in aggressive night raids against smugglers.Tait returned home with post-traumatic stress and moral guilt regarding his missions. A significant interaction with an Iraqi man led him to question the war’s purpose. His research into the siege’s toll on civilians deeply affected him, prompting a desire to make amends.
Humanitarian work
After leaving the military, he spent six months in Spain, where he met his future wife, Caitlyn. They moved to East Africa for humanitarian work before he attended Cambridge University. Tait co-founded YGAP, a nonprofit assisting entrepreneurs globally, impacting over 1.6 million people. He also established an education company, which was sold recently.
Now a father of two, Tait is embarking on a year of travel with his family. His memoir, “Far Horizons,” reflects his journey from combat to compassion. He aims to prioritise fatherhood and hints at writing another book in the future.
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