Sarah Bettencourt graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2005 and earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University while serving with the 23rd Marine Regiment. The Marine Corps Captain was forced to retire in 2012 due to a neurological disorder just one month before earning her wings as a Cobra helicopter pilot. Since then, Sarah founded the San Diego Ducks Sled Hockey Club and has competed at the World Para Surfing Championships.