For over a decade, Johnny Joey Jones has been a recognizable figure: a Marine veteran who transitioned into a motivational speaker and Fox News contributor, known for his humor, resilience, and straightforward views on politics and life after combat. But as he marks the 13th anniversary of the explosion in Afghanistan that took both of his legs, Jones is finally opening up about a part of his story he seldom discusses—one marked by doubt, guilt, and a rejection of honors that many assumed he eagerly embraced.