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Nick Jones is a former US Marine Raider who served in MARSOC, the Marine Corps’ elite special operations unit. After starting his career as an infantry mortarman and scout sniper, Jones went on to complete the rigorous Marine Raider training and deployed multiple times to Iraq and Jordan. In 2020, Jones was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during a chaotic firefight with ISIS fighters in northern Iraq in which he repeatedly charged into enemy fire to rescue wounded teammates despite being shot in the leg himself. Jones speaks with Business Insider about Marine Raider selection, advanced infantry tactics, and operating alongside allied forces. He goes into detail about the intense realities of close-quarters combat and the firefight that led to his Navy Cross. Jones also reveals the mental and physical toll of combat, detailing his personal struggles with trauma, injury recovery, and alcoholism. Following his retirement from active service, Jones has dedicated his career to supporting the veteran community. He is the founder of the Talons Reach Foundation, a nonprofit based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. If you or someone you know is dealing with substance misuse or mental illness, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) for 24/7, free, confidential treatment referral and information. For more: https://www.talonsreachfoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/itisnickjones/ 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - The Deployments 05:37 - The Selection 10:43 - The Training 17:46 - The Firefight 29:16 - The Aftermath 34:05 - The Missions 36:43 - The Hierarchy 39:26 - The Losses 45:44 - The Award 48:19 - The Backstory 53:11 - The Future 57:45 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #marsoc #usmarines #marineraiders #militaryservice #Insider Insider is brought to you by Business Insider is a global newsroom covering business, technology, innovation, and the economy. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com/?utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletters: https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription/newsletter?utm_source=youtube Find Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider ... on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider ... on X: https://x.com/BusinessInsider ... on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider ... on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3VMNsySxP4XDSnEWqkrCGU?si=4da270e9c0174a20 How US Marine Special Operations Actually Work | Authorized Account | Insider