Captain Jacob Anderson is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. In 2020, he commissioned as a Second Lieutenant out of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
Upon completion of the Basic Officer Course at The Basic School, Quantico, VA, Capt Anderson reported to the Engineer Officer Course aboard Camp Lejeune, NC where he was promoted to First Lieutenant. In September of 2022, Capt Anderson reported to 8th Engineer Support Battalion where he was assigned as the Platoon Commander for Bravo Company, 1st Platoon. In September 2023, Capt Anderson was assigned as the Training Officer at Combat Logistics Regiment 27, and promoted to Captain in November of 2024.
In November of 2024, Capt Anderson received temporary additional duty orders to 2D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, where he deployed to Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy with Task Force 61/2. From December 2024 until April 2025, Captain Anderson served as a Battle Watch Captain while aboard NSA Naples. In May 2025, Captain Anderson reported to 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, D Co as the Inspector-Instructor where he currently serves.