Command Sergeant Major Jonas Blane is a highly accomplished special operations soldier who has helped save the United States from devastating national security threats on numerous occasions. Jonas was born in San Mateo California. His father, Charles Blane, was a deputy sheriff and former U.S. Army military policeman. His mother, Gladys Blane, was a homemaker and house cleaner. After Jonas graduated from high school, he married his girlfriend, Molly. Shortly afterwards, he enlisted in the United States Army. Jonas decided to become an Army Ranger.