Jason Yarros is a decorated military man who will forever be remembered as a hero who, partriotically and wholeheartedly, gave the best years of his life to his country. However, beyond the scope of his millitary achievements and exploits lies the tale of an Unsung hero in the literary realm.
As the husband to Rebecca Yarros, one of the most talented writers of the modern era, Jason, has remained the unsung hero who has been the steadfast force supporting and propelling Rebecca throughout her incredible journey to the top of the literary world.
Working from the shadows and preferring to be neither heard nor seen, Jason’s life is a fascinating tale of love, sacrifice, and determination, as he stands by Rebecca’s side, content to be the wind beneath her wings.
In this exclusive article, we unmask Jason’s personal life, from his early childhood to his eventual rise to stardom.
Who is Rebecca Yarros Husband Jason Yarros?|Biography
Jason Yarros is a Colorado-based adoption advocate, retired army pilot, and lacrosse coach who is well known as the husband of Rebecca Yarros. He is the Vice President of One October, a non-profit adoption advocacy organization that he co-founded alongside his wife.
An outstanding, and seasoned millitary man, Jason is credited for being an excellent, army aviator who went on five successfull deployments around the world, including in Afghanistan and Iraq . As a pilot he holds a Rotory Wing Commercial Pilots License from the Federal Aviation Administration.
He has served as an Assistant Lacrosse Coach for the Cheyenne Mountain Lacrosse Club since 2017, where he teaches kids the fundamentals of the game and nurtures the to be true sportsmen.
His millitary career, is marked with tales ,of resilience, courage and determination and despite getting injured on anumber of occassions while on deployments, he never detterd, he continued to serve his country whole heartedly.
Millitary Career
Yarros joined the military almost immediately after graduating from high school in 1997 and started out as a cavalry scout. From his early days as a military officer, Jason was a disciplined, hardworking, and dedicated fellow who displayed a natural aptitude for aviation.
While he initially started out as a cavalry scout, he spent the next 10 years mastering the art of aviation and perfecting his technical proficiency in the cockpit, and in 2008 he was named Aviation Safety Officer. In 2003, during his first army deployment to Iran, Jason was injured by an anti-tank land mine.
This, however, did not discourage him from serving his country but rather motivated him to do so more passionately. After recovering from his injuries, he went back into the army and made four more deployments to Iran and Iraq.
He served as an aviation safety officer on three different squads from 2008 to 2019.
He first spent 3 years working as an AH-64D Pilot and Aviation Safety Officer based in Fort Drum, NY, from the end of 2009 to the beginning of 2013. He then took a break of nearly one year, came back in the same capacity in December of 2013, and spent another one and a half years in Fort Drum.
His term at Fort Drum ended in March 2015, and in June of that same year, he was transferred to Fort Carson, CO, as an Aviation Safety Officer for the 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army. He spent another 4 years and 5 months at Fort Carson before finally retiring and moving back to Colorado.
In 2019, Jason was offered a bonus of $105,000 from the army in exchange for three years of his life; however, he turned it down and chose to retire and spend time with his wife.
His Rebecca published an open letter to the army, claiming that her husband’s life was worth more than the money they had offered her, as she didn’t see the Army coming out with an exit strategy from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. She understood that, in a time of war, her husband, who had given his life for his country, deserved peace.
Education
Yarros joined the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2011 while he was still in the army. He spent the next six years at the institution, and in 2017, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the institution with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautics, Aviation, Aerospace, Science, and Technology.
Life After The Army
After leaving the Army, Jason co-founded the One October non-profit organization along with his wife. The organization aims to create awareness about the importance of adoption and help children in foster care. He continues to serve as the vice president of the organization to date.
He settled in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his family.
Jason Yarros Age, Birthday
Mr. Yarros was born on June 1, 1980, and currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A Gemini, he is 43 years old, and he celebrates his birthday on June 1 each year.
As a man well into his prime, Yarros contradicts himself with a lot of maturity and experience and faces life with a lot of confidence that has been shaped by the many trials and tabulations he has overcome. He mostly celebrates his birthday with his wife and their six children.
Jason Yarros Family
Jason was born into the Colorado, based Yarros family. Growing up, he was a man who admired his father Mr Yarros , and adored his doting mother Mrs Yarros.
His childhood was mostly normall, and his parents who led by example, instilled important disciplines and moral values in him that have played an important part in the man he is today.
Jason Yarros Wife Rebecca Yarros
Jason and his wife, Rebecca Yarros, met at a karaoke bar in Colorado Springs. At the time, Rebecca was still in college, and Jason was still an army private who was on a break from the army. However, the pair were a match made in heaven, and they instantly fell in love.
They dated for a brief period before finally getting married in a small, but very elegant and jovial, wedding ceremony on May 18, 2002, in Colorado Springs.
On May 18, 2023, the couple celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary, with Rebecca sharing a touching message for her husband on Instagram, hailing him for being there for her and for loving her.
Throughout their marriage, the couple have lived in Nine different houses and they have Six children togeher.
Jason Yarros Net Worth
Yarros, has earned most of his wealth from his time in the army. He owns assets in Colorado, and his Net Worth is over $100,000.