Sergeant Rob Jones, USMC(Ret): SURVIVE-RECOVER-LIVE-A Wounded Warrior with Bilateral Above-Knee Amputations Reflects on his Journey From Injury to Recovery

Retired Sergeant Rob Jones served in the Marines as a combat engineer and was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.   On July 22nd 2010 in Afghanistan, while trying to clear an area for possible IEDs, Rob stepped on a pressure plate which led to a fierce explosion where he immediately lost his lower legs and nearly lost his life.    In this episode, you will hear Rob’s amazing journey of survival and recovery from the point of injury to rehabilitation.  He has been able to do some amazing things such as medaling in rowing in the Paralympics, riding a bike across the country, and running 31 marathons in 31 days.  He provides a unique perspective on military medicine through his experience as a wounded warrior and shares his encouraging story of turning a potential tragedy into a pathway of meaning and inspiration to veterans and many others.     Rob shares many insights and lessons learned during his amazing journey and provides valuable advice for all listeners. You don't want to miss this episode!                         To find out more and join our mission to preserve military medicine achievements WarDocs at wardocspodcast.com. Find out more about Rob Jones and his story: https://www.robjonesjourney.com/thejourney The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine. Listen to the What We are For Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of donations go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in military medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you.  WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Doc" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield.             Follow Us on social media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast