Stan Bain was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana, and attended Northern Montana College before being drafted into the army. He served in Vietnam from June 1967 to July 1968, and holds a Private Multi-Engine Pilot's License, Class D Skydiver's License, Senior Parachute Rigger's License, and Master Scuba Diver Certification.

Following his tour in Vietnam he returned to Montana and attempted to resume a normal life. Despite a love of children, his war experiences left him unwilling to become a father; although he did raise stepchildren. Memories surface in his real life 45 years later and lead to further struggles. He was diagnosed with server PTSD and is presently being treated by the Veteran Administration consulting services.

He now works as a handyman and resides in Florida.