Johnny Joey Jones Sworn Back Into Marine Corps at Pentagon

A former U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant who was medically retired after losing both legs in Afghanistan has reenlisted. Johnny Joey Jones, a Fox News contributor, was sworn back into the Marine Corps in a ceremony at the Pentagon on May 20, 2026.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth presided over the reenlistment. In a statement, Hegseth said he was honored to reenlist his friend, calling Jones a man who puts his country and fellow Marines first.

Jones, who will turn 40 in July, previously served for eight years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician. He was severely wounded in a 2010 IED-related incident in Afghanistan that resulted in the loss of both legs and damage to his right forearm and wrists, leading to his medical retirement.

Following his retirement, Jones became a media personality, co-hosting The Big Weekend Show on Fox News and authoring bestselling books. He has also been involved in veterans' advocacy work.

In remarks after the ceremony, Jones described his return as finishing a story he started 21 years ago. He stated he was reenlisting because he felt he had a debt left to give. Jones said his new role would be to support other Marines, whether through...