He Returned From Battle Without His Legs
Redefining Strength
Marine veteran Johnny “Joey” Jones once saw strength as grit and toughness — until a roadside bomb in Iraq took both his legs, part of his right arm, and the life of his friend, Corporal Daniel Greer. “The more physically fit I am, the more independent I am,” he says.
The Turning Point
Jones had just cleared over 30 bombs when one ended his military career. Years of painful recovery followed. “Relearning not just how to live — but how to be.”
New Mission
Now a father, author, and Fox News contributor, Jones champions veterans and first responders. His book Behind the Badge highlights their unseen sacrifices. “There’s a different kind of strength in that.”
True Courage
He once believed bravery meant adrenaline. Now? “Courage is knowing the consequences, not wanting them… and doing it anyway.” Strength, he says, is choosing purpose over pain — every day.
