Jason grew up in Northfield, NH, and graduated from Winnisquam Regional High School in 1998. Following graduation, Jason entered the U.S. Air Force. In his 14 years of service, he was stationed at several U.S. Air Force bases as well as Saudi Arabia, Korea, Iraq, and Italy. The most recent station was Hill AFB in Utah. Jason was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant in 2012 due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Jason loved motorcycles and was a rider instructor for both the military and civilian courses. He loved mountain biking, skydiving, and scuba diving.