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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.
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
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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.
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