A frame from the story “Every Veteran Blames Their Recruiter. He Was the Drill Instructor Who Became One. / Dr. Jones USN”

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Dr. Cornelius Jones

U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy recruit division commander and recruiter, author

Watch on YouTube In their words

Frame from Every Veteran Blames Their Recruiter. He Was the Drill Instructor Who Became One. / Dr. Jones USN

In their words

  • “The USS Cole was attacked on October the 12th of 2000, and I just felt compelled to do what generations of young men before me had done.”

    Hear it at 14:46
  • “If this kid doesn't get into the military, they probably are not going to survive.”

    Hear it at 42:11
  • “I became who I am today because I needed to see and do better.”

    Hear it at 56:18
  • “Anyone who has oxygen in their lungs still has an opportunity to make an impact and still should learn.”

    Hear it at 1:06:03
  • “If my education was free and I’m in a position to help somebody else get an education, it would be absolutely selfish to not give toward their future.”

    Hear it at 1:07:08
  • “We're always going to need carpenters. We're always going to need electricians.”

    Hear it at 1:10:15