S2E18: Doc Jacobs, Wounded in Combat, Unbroken in Spirit

About this episode

Doc Jacobs shares his inspiring journey of survival and service after being wounded in combat.

U.S. Navy Corpsman Doc Jacobs was serving on the front lines in Iraq when an IED explosion changed his life forever. Against all odds, Doc survived devastating injuries and the loss of both legs. But he refused to stop serving. From becoming the first amputee corpsman to redeploy, to pursuing Major League Baseball tryouts, to honoring fallen heroes through battlefield recovery missions, Doc’s story redefines courage, perseverance, and purpose. In this powerful conversation, Doc opens up about the day he was injured, his long road to recovery, and how the Gary Sinise Foundation gave him a home built for healing. He shares what it means to truly live a life of service—long after the uniform comes off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People in this episode

Guest: Doc Jacobs

Topics covered

• courage
• perseverance
• military service
• recovery
• amputee
• heroism

Keywords

• Doc Jacobs
• Gary Sinise Foundation
• Iraq
• amputee corpsman
• recovery
• courage
• service

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gary Sinise Foundation

Places: Iraq

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