Corporal Jacob Rogers was born in Milledgeville, Georgia. He joined the United States Marine Corps in October of 2007 and completed Basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina in January of 2008. He then attended School of Infantry Training at Camp Geiger, North Carolina. Following the completion of training he was then assigned to Echo Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, Tallahassee, Florida.

During his career, Corporal Rogers served as a rifleman, machine gunner, fire team leader, supply sergeant, armor, physical fitness instructor, honor guard NCO, training noncommissioned officer and a Toys for Tots coordinator. He was mobilized for deployment for security and joint training in Israel and again to embassy security in Yemen.

Corporal Rogers has been assigned to Echo Company Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division. He received his associate’s degree from Georgia Military College. He earned his bachelors, and Master’s Degree in History from Florida State University with a focus on military history.

Corporal Rogers has been awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Mobilization Ribbon. He has also been awarded with a Meritorious Mast, and two Certificates of Commendations awards. Corporal Rogers joined the VMI ROTC and was assigned as an instructor for MS II (Sophomore Class) in November of 2021.