Military Family Reunites at Christmas

Dec. 24, 2008— -- From the streets of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan, all of Christine Jason's four sons have proudly served our country.

"It's worrisome. I've done seven tours of duty," she said, referring to the total number of tours her sons have done.

Jason, a single working mother, said she came through a bad divorce to raise her four sons in Sarasota, Fla. She instilled in them values like self-discipline, loyalty and integrity that would serve them well as all four grew up to join the military.

"The military reflected our family values," Michael Jason said.

Between the four of her sons, they have been deployed seven times to Iraq and Afghanistan, with more tours ahead. Michael Jason, 35, and Marc Jason, 28, are both in the Army, Chris Jason, 32, is in the Navy and Nick Jason, 24 is in the Marines.

For the last 15 years, the four brothers have been traveling, in training or in battle at Christmas time, until now.

"It's a miracle," Christine said of the chance to have her sons all home for the holiday.

These brothers have seen so much violence, but also some stability. Through it all, they wanted to stay together and had the rare experience to serve in the same wars with each other.

"It adds a whole different level to our relationship," said Marc, an Army second lieutenant with two tours under his belt in Iraq. "We're now professional colleagues as well as brothers. ... It brings us that much closer together, it is such a bonding experience."

The eldest brother, West Point graduate Maj. Michael Jason, has always been the general of the family, according to his mother. He keeps everything organized and planned, not the least of which is any communication from a Jason brother to their mother while overseas. He does not want her to worry.

Michael was also with ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff when he was injured three years ago from an IED in Iraq, and provided 360-degree security and counter attack.

Nick Jason, the Marine, who has served two tours in Iraq, was injured that same year when an insurgent shot at his vehicle, piercing the armor and knocking him unconscious. His body protection saved his life.