Travis Jewell

U.S. Marine Corps

Marine Corps Veteran, 1/6 mortarman, comedy creator

The story

“I like the idea of it, but do I feel like I belong? Is this really where I belong?”
Hear it at 8:11
“My father was a deputy sheriff. They raised me with discipline.”
Hear it at 11:30
“Where I found my sense of belonging, my purpose, was when I was with my platoon, with those boys on deployment, going through training in the fleet.”
Hear it at 20:44
“It was never like I hate the Marine Corps. It was never that. I love the Marine Corps. I loved it. I just didn't like the leadership.”
Hear it at 29:11
“I did that while I was in. I was lucky enough to have people guide me when I was getting out.”
Hear it at 38:28
“I got lucky to have someone help me originally. So if you guys are getting out, it helps to do it before you get out.”
Hear it at 39:15
“I promise you it could definitely change your life if you reach out and talk to someone.”
Hear it at 47:48
“That's why college wasn't for me when I got out.”
Hear it at 51:12