Jason Amerine | |
|---|---|
| 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]
- ^ Retired Green Beret says Mattis left 'my men to die' in Afghanistan Archived 2021-02-25 at the Wayback Machine Stars and Stripes, December 2, 2016
- ^ Fog of War: Facing Friendly Fire By Rebecca Leung (2003-04-11). "Fog of War: Facing Friendly Fire – 48 Hours". CBS News. Retrieved 2011-04-01.
- ^ Zullo, Allan: Battle Heroes: Voices from Afghanistan
- ^ "America's Army: Jason Amerine Bio". Retrieved 2011-10-07.