?️ Join Camp For Free:  https://camp.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoey 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. 00:00 Intro1:41 Raised in Georgia, Father’s influence + community07:51 Not growing up religious + difference in Whites10:44 First job & racing13:48 Insecurities growing up15:44 Dumbest questions people ask him + other physical impacts21:42 Any benefits from this? Duality of mindset28:55 Why join the Marines? Re-enlisting into EOD + adrenaline junkies40:08 Bomb disposals in war42:40 IEDs in Afghanistan v Iraq45:20 1st experiences with IEDs + growing false “confidence”52:45 The day that changed everything1:05:33 Waking up in hospital + “render safe”1:13:13 Recovering & rehabilitation1:17:10 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 proposed1:37:38 Biggest sacrifices were losing friends, Afghan withdrawal + disunity now1:44:57 Being optimistic about America