Lieutenant Jason A. Clements, PE, PSM, Civil Engineer Corps., United States Navy
LT Clements is a native of Milton, Florida and the son of a retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer. After graduating from Pace High School he enlisted in the US Navy and graduated Boot Camp from RTC Orlando in April 1992. Upon completion of EA “A” School, LT Clements reported to CBU 412 at Naval Station Charleston, South Carolina where he was promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class. In June 1995 he was transferred to NMCB 74, Gulfport MS. During his tour with NMCB 74 he was promoted to Petty Officer 2nd Class and served in various positions within the Engineering Shop, deploying twice to Okinawa, Japan, once to Key West, FL and once to Port Au Prince, Haiti in support of Operation Fair Winds. LT Clements was Honorably Discharged in June 1998
LT Clements is a 2007 graduate of the Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He was commissioned into the Civil Engineer Corps in December 2010 via the Direct Commission Officer program and immediately reported to NMCB 14.
While serving with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 14 in Jacksonville, FL, he began as the Engineering Officer and has served in several positions including, Embark Officer, Air Det, Bravo, Echo and Charlie Echo Company Commander. Mr. Clements has deployed twice with NMCB 14 as AOIC/ OPS Officer Det Afghanistan (2012-2013) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and as OIC Det Kuwait (2016-2017) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. He reported to NCG TWO in April 2018 as the Acting OIC for NCG2 Reserve Augment.
LT Clements is a Registered Professional Engineer, Registered Professional Surveyor and Mapper in the State of Florida and a Seabee Combat Warfare qualified officer. His personal awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (x2), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Operation Inherent Resolve Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Navy Sea Service Ribbon (x3), Navy Reserve Sea Service Ribbon, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (M, x2) NATO Medal (ISAF), Expert Rifle Medal and Expert Pistol Medal.
In his civilian occupation, LT Clements is currently employed with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, South East as the Region’s Senior Land Surveyor and Cadastral Department Supervisor. He is married to the former Jennie Dean of Richmond, Virginia and resides in St. Johns, Florida with their 5 children.