Secretary of War Pete Hegseth officially reenlists Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones in a powerful ceremony at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes on May 20, 2026. Watch as these two distinguished veterans share a historic moment honoring duty, resilience, and the United States Marine Corps. In this video, Defense Now brings you full coverage of the reenlistment oath, the remarks from Secretary Hegseth, and Staff Sgt. Jones’ inspiring return to the ranks. ⏱️ Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction at the Hall of Heroes 1:15 – Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Opening Remarks 3:30 – USMC Staff Sgt. Joey Jones Takes the Reenlistment Oath 5:45 – Joey Jones Addresses the Crowd 8:20 – Closing Ceremony & Handshake #PeteHegseth #JoeyJones #USMC #Pentagon #DefenseNow #MarineCorps
Source: Secretary Pete Hegseth Reenlists USMC Staff Sgt. Joey Jones at the Pentagon
