Jason Amerine
Jason Amerine | |
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| Born | 1971 (age 53–54) San Gabriel, California, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1988–2016 |
| 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. 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. He was also a "Real Hero" in the America's Army video game.