Jason amerine waits to testify before the senate homeland security and governmental. Special forces officer to talk at whistleblower hearing. Launched in 2002, the game was branded as a strategic communication device designed to allow americans to virtually explore the army at their own pace, and allowed them to determine if becoming a soldier fits their interests and. Captain jason amerine and his ten men had no choice but to trust their only ally. A few sources in the know claim the book s criticism of one army ltc now brigadier general is complete nonsense. Lisa michelle ellman and jason luke amerine were married june 18 at the. General mattis has become a patron saint in our military and especially among marines. Ltc good was a resident of carlisle, pennsylvania at the time of passing. You may later be able to make a case for mitigating circumstances for example if you feel that your life was in danger if you refused but tha. Immediately after the 911 attacks, less than 100 us troops were sent on a secret mission to overthrow the taliban. Amerine led operational detachment alpha oda 574, an ateam of eleven soldiers from the u.
Horse soldiers in afghanistan and the cost of war modern. Look no further than army lieutenant colonel jason amerineas a prime example of how the fbi retaliates against any interest thats not their. The untold story of a team of women soldiers on the special ops battlefield by gayle tzemach lemmon, on tuesday, may 19, from 5. In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, eric blehm recounts the untold story of the 11 green berets who secretly. Jason amerine is the author of the only thing worth dying for 4. Simpleltc, a wholly owned subsidiary of briggs healthcare, creates longterm care software for regulatory compliance, reimbursement optimization and quality measurement. Jason is a graduate of the united states military academy and holds a phd in political science from columbia university. Americas army is a series of firstperson shooter video games developed and published by the u. View jason amerines profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Jason dempsey is an adjunct senior fellow of the military, veterans, and society program at the center for a new american security cnas.
Peter bergen and jason amerine discuss the documentary. Ltcr amerine began his remarks by describing his first mission. Jason amerine led oda 574, which was tasked with guarding future afghan. The type of criticism leveled at a field grade officer by a junior officer in his command. This special forces war hero turned whistleblower and now. Jason amerine is a lieutenant colonel in the united states army special forces. In 2004, amerine was assigned as an assistant professor of international relations in the department of social sciences at the united states military academy at west point, new york.
Lakeshore technical college new, used, rental and digital. Johnston assumed command of 1st battalion, 3rd special forces group airborne desert eagles in a ceremony on fort bragg, nc june 26, 2015. A graduate of the us military academy west point, he embodies the values of duty, honor, country and the cadet. Why is the fbi trying to bury a special forces war. Lieutenant colonel retired jason amerine is a 1993 graduate of the united states military academy west point with a bachelor of science in arabic. Join cnn national security analyst peter bergen and retired lieutenant colonel real life g. Green berets who liberated afghanistan from the taliban tell their. Shafter, hi, where he served as the commands chief of knowledge management. After serving 5 years as an enlisted soldier, ltc caldwell received a green to gold scholarship to attend the university of tennessee at martin utm. Jason amerine went to congress to try and get the hostage rescue efforts in sync between the fbi and the army.
He was also a real hero in the americas army video game. Armys 5th special forces group which fought with and protected afghan leader hamid karzai in battles against the taliban during november and december, 2001. As an infantryman, amerine s military assignments included the 442nd infantry, fort derussy, hawaii. For nearly a year, ltc jason amerine, a true american hero, has been under criminal investigation for speaking to congress about the uss totally dysfunctional hostage recovery process, brian said in a statement for newsweek.
Green berets who liberated afghanistan from the taliban tell. He is, as far as i know, the only one of my classmates to appear on the colbert report. Horse soldiers in afghanistan and the cost of war modern war. When anyone brings concerns of wrongdoing to congress they are supposed to be protected under the law. What is a member of the us armed forces supposed to do if. Ltcret amerine led operational detachment alpha oda 574, an ateam of eleven soldiers from the u. The 2001 friendly fire incident, which was chronicled in the book the. Much of the reputation is well deserved but one incident getting increased attention is bound to raise the ire of many who place their heroes on too high a pedestal. I exhausted all efforts and resources available to return them but i failed. Jason amerine led oda 574, which was tasked with guarding future afghan president hamid karzai as. On 6 april 2016, the modern war institute hosted ltc r jason amerine for a mwi speaker. Nov 07, 2015 for nearly a year, ltc jason amerine, a true american hero, has been under criminal investigation for speaking to congress about the uss totally dysfunctional hostage recovery process, brian said in a statement for newsweek.
For bravery in the invasion, he was awarded the bronze s. Book that tells the story of ltc amerines mission in afghanistan interview august 28, 2007 army special forces maj. Army, intended to inform, educate, and recruit prospective soldiers launched in 2002, the game was branded as a strategic communication device designed to allow americans to virtually explore the army at their own pace, and allowed them to determine if becoming a soldier fits their interests. Armys 5th special forces group which fought with and protected afghan leader hamid karzai in battles. Caldwell, a native of fulton, kentucky, enlisted in the u. The author of a book once banned in america, douglas valentine, discusses how the american government is conducting covert warfare on its citizens via the cia. If it turns out ltc amerines pay is being withheld as retribution the parties responsible should be prosecuted their actions are criminal. Ltc r amerine was one of the original horseback soldiers during americas initial use of special operations forces in the region. Special forces officer jason amerine, who has been under investigation by the u. Jason amerine, in a facebook post, said a delay by mattis in sending rescue aircraft from a nearby base might have led to the deaths of staff sgt. Ltc jason amerine, an active duty green beret and member of the canaan couchpipa vfw post 6851, will be guest speaker and grand marshal for the memorial day celebration and parade on monday at 11 a. It was detailed in the 2011 book the only thing worth dying for, by. Amerine now ltc amerine convinced eric blehm to include this in his book, or if blehm decided this on his.
Jason amerine goes unpaid by army amid probe washington. First and foremost, you are not just allowed to disobey an unlawful order, you are obligated to do so. Jason amerine wday 970 am interview august 29, 2007 army special forces maj. Ltc jason dale goody good, age 42, of carlisle, pa passed away peacefully tuesday, february 6, 2018, at his residence. Updated lieutenant colonel jason amerine was one of the first u. Jason amerine still fighting for truth in the years leading up to his retirement, jason found himself behind a microphone on numerous occasions.
This special forces war hero turned whistleblower and. The center for a new american security cnas invites you to attend a book launch for new york times bestseller ashleys war. The purple heart recipient hunted by the fbi the daily beast. On 6 april 2016, the modern war institute hosted ltc r jason amerine for a mwi speaker series event on his experiences in afghanistan. Hunter, a marine combat veteran and advocate for transparency in the awards process, said to army times it is likely the soldiers were robbed of the silver star because of an army mixup. Jason amerine born 1971 is a lieutenant colonel in the united states army special forces. Jason amerine waits to testify before the senate homeland. Ltc good was born on september 24, 1975 and passed away on tuesday, february 6, 2018. Controversial green beret retires quietly with high award.
The people that he was trying to rescue were aid workers in afghanistan. Ltc jason amerine, sf, us army, is a national hero, the petition states. Dempsey has written extensively on army efforts toward gender integration, the experiences of hispanics in the military, and our counterinsurgency efforts in afghanistan. I suspect the flag he is under, due to the investigation, coinciding with his approved retirement date are playing havoc with the personnel system and that is the cause of the pay issue not. Jason amerine is shown here on comedy centrals the. For bravery in the invasion, he was awarded the bronze star medal and the purple heart. 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. In this position he led the team supporting the united states armys only fourstar service component. Jason amerine born 1971 is a retired lieutenant colonel in the united states army special. Ellmanamerine, 38, is a partner at the washington law firm hogan lovells, where she is a coleader of the practice handling law relating to commercial drones. Jason amerine, in a facebook post, said a delay by mattis in sending rescue aircraft from a nearby base might have led to the deaths of.
The special forces colonel was subjected to a criminal probe after. In addition to our army, ltc dempsey has published articles on presidential approval ratings during foreign policy crises, army efforts toward gender integration, counterinsurgency in afghanistan, and the experiences of. Jason amerine born 1971 is a retired lieutenant colonel in the united states army special forces. He was born september 24, 1975 in akron, oh to dale rayne good of kent. Jason amerine, a green beret who played a major role in the 2001 invasion of afghanistan and then helped recruit soldiers to fight in the war through media appearances and a role in the. Author eric blehm army mix up regarding silver stars. Army whistleblower asked to testify on bergdahl politico.
Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free. Jason amerine earned a bronze star with a v device and. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover jasons. In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, eric blehm recounts the untold story of the 11 green berets who secretly helped the afghan president fight the taliban. Shop lakeshore technical college new, used, rental and digital textbooks at the bookstore. Whether appearing on mainstream news outlets or latenight talk shows such as the colbert report, he used the opportunities to exemplify the bravery of his men, but also remind audiences of the. Apr 11, 2016 on 6 april 2016, the modern war institute hosted ltc r jason amerine for a mwi speaker series event on his experiences in afghanistan. In may 2015, amerines west point classmates initiated a whitehouse. Jason served in the invasion of afghanistan in 2001, in which he aided tribal leader 101 more words. The story of jason amerine, oda 574 and friendly fire in.
Amerine will sign the book about his green beret ateam in afghanistan during the early stages of the war on terrorism, the only thing worth. People who work for organizations like dai, where my sister works. He retired from the army last year as a lieutenant colonel, having. Ltc r amerine was one of the original horseback soldiers during americas. Ellman amerine, 38, is a partner at the washington law firm hogan lovells, where she is a coleader of the practice handling law relating to commercial drones. Jason amerine author of the only thing worth dying for. Green berets who liberated afghanistan from the taliban. Jason amerine led oda 574, which was tasked with guarding future afghan president hamid karzai as he coordinated his pashtun allies to. Army, intended to inform, educate, and recruit prospective soldiers.