For Immediate Release – Chattanooga, Tenn., October 4, 2025
Retired U.S. Marine Sgt.
Johnny “Joey Jones, now a prominent contributor at Fox News, was honored
Saturday evening at the 2025 PatriotAwards Gala in Chattanooga with the John R.
“Tox” McCrary Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Ine presto ous accolade was presented or die
Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the
Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in recognition of Jones’s
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lovocacy for veterans.
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A hero’s journey
Jones, a native of Dalton, Georgia (situated near Chattanooga), enlisted in the U.
Marine Corps, ultimately serving as an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)
technician in Arenaristan s Molmano Province.
in 2010, a calastroonic IcO explosion ended mis coploymont, cosure him both leos.
above the knee and sovoroly damas no nis nont ar and wist
His best friend and fellow Marine, Corporal Daniel Greer, died in that blast. The
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wearine to wax again with prosthetics and devoted himsel to helpino othen
wounded warriors rebulld their aves.
As he has written, August 6 (the day of his injury) is less a “lost day than his “Alive
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From battlefield to broadcast
In 2019 Jones joined Fox News.
On programs such as The Big Weekend Show, he brings a rare
authenticity-speaking not only as a commentator but as someone who itved the
raw sacntices ben na uniforms and sorvica..
He has used his platform to highlight veteran-issues, the civilian-mitary divide, and
the human stories behind national security head nes. mediaconfidential.
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The Gala and the award
The Patriot Awards Gala, held October 4 at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
was a black-tie event emceed by actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise.
It serves as the capstone of the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration, and honours
individuals whose lives refiect the character traits embedded in the Medal’s legacy:
Patriotism, Citizenship, Courage, Integrity, Sacritice, and Commitment
Jones s award was announced back in June wnen the honores us! was feleased.
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•*. Since recovering from the IED explosion that changed his life, Jones has
dedicited himsel to insorina wounded warnors and helping them navigate the
Mansioon to civian le.
Humble words for a high honour
Accepting the award, Jones addressed a room filled with living Medal of Honor
recipients, fellow veterans, and media professionals
then too tas do of presentr, wievision nost, commentator, a intro
get an award.
I really thought my award days were over with the Purple Heart.
I hope the only reason I’m being recognized tonight is that I’ve lent that
platform that i somehow obtained to something bigger than me – to other
poopies sacrises and service.
That’s all want to do.
His remarks underscored the theme that nas oriven his post-service carver. putong.
the spotant on otherson the veterans, service members, and tam es ben no the
head nes-fither than on himsen.
Why this matters
The pairing of a journalism award with a wounded-warrior turned broadcast
professional speaks to the evolving nature of service, sacrifice, and communication
in the cust century
it also signals recognition that credibility in media can stem not only from formal
Joness pat emoodies that evoludon.
he moray stood in nars way and pao a price tow we ever taco.
He returned, rebuilt, and reframed his life around service-not just mitary service
out a commitment to civic clarogue.
He uses his broadcast platform to amplity voices often overlooked.
His humility in accepting the honour set a tone of continued mission, not a
What’s next
For Jones the award is likely less a final milestone than a waypoint.
He has authored books such as Unbroken Bonds of Battie and Behind the Badge.
trousn winon ne expiores stones or wounded wamors and what responders
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On the broadenst tront his role as a commentator and host contnues to grow
And his presence at this gala-among Medal of Honor recipients and celebrated
service leaders postoons him uniquer at te intersecoon of matary, med a and
poors service neworks
Final word
Saturdays recognition of Joey Jones with the John R
Tex McCrary Award is more than a personal accolade-it’s affirmation of a story
far larger, a story of sacrifice, comeback, service, and storytell nol
In his own words, it’s been about something “bigger than me.”
As he stood on stage, surrounded by heroes and honoured under the banner of
courage, commitment and selfiess service, the message was clear. the platform
manors loss than tie purpose.
And for Joey Jones-that purpose is still being fulfiled.
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