🏞️ Sign up for free and exclusive updates: https://camp.beehiiv.com/ Joey Jones worked as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (bomb) Technician, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan on separate tours. During his last deployment to Afghanistan, Jones was responsible for disarming and destroying more than 80 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and thousands of pounds of other unknown bulk explosives. It was during that tour he stepped on an IED, resulting in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists. Joey Jones is currently a contributor on Fox News. 00:00 Intro 1:41 Raised in Georgia, Father’s influence + community 07:51 Not growing up religious + difference in Whites 10:44 First job & racing 13:48 Insecurities growing up 15:44 Dumbest questions people ask him + other physical impacts 21:42 Any benefits from this? Duality of mindset 28:55 Why join the Marines? Re-enlisting into EOD + adrenaline junkies 40:08 Bomb disposals in war 42:40 IEDs in Afghanistan v Iraq 45:20 1st experiences with IEDs + growing false “confidence” 52:45 The day that changed everything 1:05:33 Waking up in hospital + “render safe” 1:13:13 Recovering & rehabilitation 1:17:10 Mentality & support, Not understanding PTSD + “culture and mission” 1:27:26 Finding purpose now + What is masculinity? 1:32:45 Relationship with his wife + How he proposed 1:37:38 Biggest sacrifices were losing friends, Afghan withdrawal + disunity now 1:44:57 Being optimistic about America