Jarae Pierce is a dedicated historical researcher and preservationist with a deep focus on World War II in the Pacific, particularly the Battle of Saipan, Japanese armored tactics, and military equipment. Born and raised in Saipan, Jarae has contributed significant research to organizations such as the Japanese Naval Landing Forces Historical Preservation Association and has served as a historical advisor for the film Raid Pacific. His work includes detailed studies on the Japanese 9th Tank Regiment and other aspects of Japanese military history, with contributions published in books and archives related to the Pacific War.

In addition to his historical work, Jarae has a diverse professional background. He has worked in various administrative and customer service roles, including as an Administrative Data Analyst for Arrowhead Services in Huntsville, AL, and as a marketing administrative assistant for HomeVisit by UI in Virginia. His administrative experience spans across multiple industries, where he has developed strong skills in project management, data analysis, and document management.

• Hattori Han - historical research on weapons and uniforms, and management of Social Media

• Japanese Naval Landing Forces Historical Preservation Association - historical research on weapons and Japanese Pacific Colonies

• Dan King - on the Battle of Saipan and the 9th Tank Regiment

• Luke Schuetzle - Technical Film Advisor on the set of the film “Raid Pacific”