Johnny Jones Biography
Johnny Jones is a news personality serving as a contributor for FOX News Media. He joined the network in 2019 and he provides military analysis across all FOX News Media platforms. He also hosts FOX Nation Outdoors on the network’s digital streaming service FOX Nation, as well as FOX News Audio’s Proud American podcast. Additionally, he is a retired staff sergeant and Marine Technical bomber.
Johnny Jones Age
He was born on July 21, 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia. He is 34 years old.
Johnny Jones Height
Jones is 5 feet and 11 inches tall.
Johnny Jones Nationality
He is an American national.
Johnny Jones Education
A 2004 graduate of Southeast Whitfield High School in Georgia, he also attended Georgetown University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies. During his time at the university, he was a leader within his student body and co-founded the first veteran student organization at the school.
Johnny Jones Parents
Raised in Dalton, Georgia, Johnny worked for his father, a brick mason. He is also from a large extended family of very modest means and attributes his grandfather and two paternal uncles as father figures. However, he has not disclosed whether he has siblings or not.
Johnny Jones Wife
Jones is married to his wife, Meg Garrison. The couple tied the knot on September 30, 2012, in the nation’s capital at Marine Corps Barracks 8th & I. They first met at Southeast High School in Dalton in 2003 and upon graduation, they lost touch.
Meg is the Programs Director of a Texas-based national military non-profit Boot Campaign. She graduated from Dalton State College in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She is also the daughter of Allan Garrison, a lieutenant and “Huey” utility helicopter pilot for the Army in Vietnam, and the granddaughter of Lloyd Keith, a U.S. Army World War II veteran.
Previously, Jones was married however, there is no information about his ex-wife.
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Johnny Jones Kids
He has two kids, a daughter with his wife Meg and a son, Joseph Jones from his previous marriage.
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Johnny Jones Fox News
Jones joined FOX News Media as a contributor in 2019. In this capacity, he provides military analysis across all FOX News Media platforms, including FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX Nation. He also hosts FOX Nation Outdoors on the network’s digital streaming service FOX Nation, as well as FOX News Audio’s Proud American podcast.
Enduring two combat deployments and eight years of active service in the Marine Corps, Staff Sergeant Jones suffered a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD/Bomb) technician. The 2010 IED-related incident resulted in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and severe damage to his right forearm and both wrists. Since his recovery, he has dedicated his work towards improving the lives of all veterans and their families.
He continues to work on veterans’ issues through his work with Veteran’s Service Organizations. He also shares his experiences as a motivational speaker and leadership consultant through Marcus Luttrell’s Team Never Quit Bureau. Most recently he designed and piloted a Warrior Week military transition program as the senior advisor to military programming at Zac Brown’s Camp Southern Ground.
Before this role, he served as the Chief Operating Officer for the national nonprofit Boot Campaign. In this capacity, he focused on educating the public on the issues pressing veterans and their families. Boot Campaign now serves the health and wellness of the veteran community through a pipeline of treatment resources. While recovering, he instituted a peer visit program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, D.C following his injuries. Notably, he went on to create a fellowship on Capitol Hill with the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, where his contributions resulted in direct policy changes within the Veterans Administration and Department of Defense.
In 2012, President Barack Obama invited Jones to the White House to discuss challenges facing active duty and retired service members. He has also held discussions on the topic with former President George W. Bush, former Marine Corps Commandant James Amos, cabinet officials, and congressional leaders.
Jones began his career when he was enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school and was deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2012 he was discharged from Walter Reed.
Johnny Jones Salary
His salary is under review.
Johnny Jones Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 to $5 million.
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