PFC Aaron Tieffel

Shelbyville, IL

Mission Accomplished on April 20, 2024

Motivated by the 9/11 attacks, Aaron Tieffel enlisted in the Army as an Infantryman.

On August 23, 2007, on his first combat deployment, PFC Aaron Tieffel was on a mission to look for possible improvised explosive devices (IED) in Riyahd, Iraq with the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, when his vehicle was struck by an IED (improvised explosive device), flipping the vehicle over causing him to fall out. The blast resulted in a right below-knee amputation, left leg limb salvage, a spinal cord injury, Open Book Pelvic fracture, and other internal injuries. Once back in the United States, Aaron had multiple surgeries and a long recovery.

Now medically retired, Aaron enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Myca, and their son, Joshua. He works as a postal clerk and is a member of the Warrior Brotherhood Motorcycle Club, an organization that gives to Veterans in need. In his former non-adapted home, he was unable to use a wheelchair and relied on crutches to access the home.

A specially adapted custom HFOT home mitigated these daily obstacles for Aaron. He’s looking forward to expanding their family and is grateful to finally have a safe space to host friends and family.

Originally from Illinois, Aaron chose to remain in his home state to stay close to his family.

Aaron would like to thank HFOT donors and supporters for their commitment to Veterans like himself. “This gift will give me freedom. Thank you for being the most caring and compassionate people.”