Proud American

Being a "Proud American" means investing in our children and ensuring they have every opportunity to be the next great "Proud Americans", and one way of doing that is providing them with the tools they need to succeed. This more often than not includes reading. Reading is more than words on a page, it empowers us through knowledge, enriches us through imagination and connects us to an infinite timeline of various people and stories. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to Stan Tucker, the founder of Leap for Literacy, a literacy program he started in Atlanta with a focus on underprivileged youth.

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Being a "Proud American" means more than putting on a uniform and serving in the military. When our men and women in uniform return home from war, some of them need the support of other proud Americans willing to help them transition and deal with the lingering effects of combat and service. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to a Texas-based veteran and military service nonprofit called Boot Campaign. Boot Campaign CEO Shelly Kirkland, as well as one of the founders, Leigh Ann Ranslem, share how their organization services the physical and mental needs of service members recovering from combat and military service. 

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Being a "Proud American" means doing whatever we can to ensure that the next generation grows up knowing they are loved and cared for, and unfortunately this is not always the case for many children. Fairness and equality aren’t the same thing, but every child in this country deserves a fair chance at a happy and full life. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to Susan Ramirez, who founded National Angels, a program that provides Love Boxes and mentorship to children and caretakers in the foster care system. These children are born into a disadvantage to no fault of their own, but they deserve all the same love and investment as any other child, and National Angels is doing just that.

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Being a "Proud American" means helping others overcome adversity whenever we have the ability to, and perhaps nothing is more American than the team pride we have as sports fans. Those who strive to become elite in their discipline, and become a professional athlete, carry the weight of a city, state or even country on their shoulders. However, nothing lasts forever, and many athletes struggle when they retire from professional sports, something they have in common with the men and women who serve in our military. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer, and Army Green Beret, and former Texas Longhorn and Seattle Seahawks football player Nate Boyer, who founded Merging Vets and Players to allow veterans and professional athletes to help guide one another through the struggle that is transitioning back in to civilian life.

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Being a "Proud American" means knowing that the cherished freedoms we have only exist through selfless service and sacrifice. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to Gold Star mother and director of Gold Star Family Freedom Tours, Karen Vaughn, and President & Founder of Operation 300, Tara Baldwin, to learn about how they help fellow Gold Star families by bringing them together for tours of our country's national treasures.

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Being a "Proud American" means continuing to live life to the fullest after facing adversity, as well as contributing to the lives around you in any way you can. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to Jeremy Dulebohn and nonprofit organization "4 Paws for Ability" which helps Veterans and children with disabilities by making sure they get the assistance and friendship they need by matching them with service dogs trained to specifically help with their everyday functions.

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Being a "Proud American" means believing no task is too small when it comes to helping those in need and honoring those who deserve it. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to three New York City Police Department officers who spent seven days climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to honor a fallen officer and raise money for children with cancer through the Ronald McDonald House.

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Being a "Proud American" means being a part of something greater than ourselves. Americans are unique in our shared love for our freedoms and one another. From a war time effort, to how we respond when disaster strikes, we always seem to be there for one another with a helping hand. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to Simone Policano, the co-founder of "Invisible Hands" which is working to deliver groceries to the elderly and immunocompromised during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Proud American Series at FOX News Channel has always been a perfect way to celebrate and remember the many Americans who have fought for the country’s freedom.

In this new podcast series, Johnny Joey Jones reminds us of many now and before worked very hard to secure the freedoms we enjoy today – especially during this unprecedented time. Our front line workers taking on this pandemic, our essential workers walking into work every day and for all those risking their lives for our democratic freedoms.  The Proud American Podcast Series with Johnny Joey Jones will celebrate all of our Proud Americans.

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