Jason Amerine | |
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Born | 1971 (age 52–53) San Gabriel, California, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1988–2016[1] |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands | Operational Detachment Alpha 574 |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal (3) Army Achievement Medal (2) |
Jason Amerine (born 1971) is a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Special Forces.[2] He served in the Invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, in which he aided tribal leader Hamid Karzai in fighting a guerrilla war against the Taliban. For bravery in the invasion, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.[3] He was also a "Real Hero" in the America's Army video game.[4]