Key Takeaways
- Garand Thumb announced his divorce on Instagram.
- He emphasized that the split was not due to any dramatic or scandalous reasons.
- Reports suggest that Ashley was not Mike’s first wife.
Garand Thumb, also known as Mike Jones, a veteran American military figure and popular YouTuber, recently made headlines after announcing his divorce from his wife, Ashley Jones.
On October 23, 2024, Mike addressed the divorce on Instagram to clarify rumors about alleged cheating.
In his post, he denied these allegations, emphasizing that the split was not due to infidelity or any dramatic cause.
In his Instagram reel, he stated:
Yes, me and my wife are divorcing. This was something that we were working through personally. It is not due to cheating, it is not due to anything crazy that people have been saying online.
Via Instagram
Later that day, Ashley Jones released her statement, tagging Garand Thumb:
Mike and I are splitting up. This is a really difficult and sad time, for obvious reasons.
Via Instagram
Rumors of cheating gained traction when a Facebook post by Ashley went viral.
In it, she shared her experience as a single mother, which seemed to confirm the separation.
She later clarified that the post was intended only for close friends and family, underscoring her vulnerability during this challenging time.
Soo G thumb cheated on and left his second wife pic.twitter.com/81KUsNy60l
— Damянski△(COMMS OPEN) (@Damiandepresso) October 23, 2024
Mike and Ashley began dating in 2019, eventually marrying and welcoming two children: Sunny Ryon Jones (born in 2020) and Beck Robert Jones (born in 2023).
Together, they co-founded Onward Research, a tactical gear and apparel company, where Ashley serves as Vice President. The company specializes in custom tactical apparel and accessories.
Reports suggest that Ashley was not Mike’s first wife; he was previously married to Cindy Jones, with whom he also has two children.
Some speculate that Mike’s rising fame contributed to the end of his first marriage.
Family posting. The most serious form of rebellion these days. pic.twitter.com/ZkDIw923vs
— Garand Thumb (@GarandThumb1) August 5, 2023
As news of Mike and Ashley’s split spreads, fans have shown mixed reactions. Some encourage the couple to reconsider for the sake of their children, while others support their decision to go their separate ways.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Garand Thumb was born on April 6, 1986, in Tacoma, Washington, to his parents, Travis Haley and Kristine Jones.
- He served in Air Force Special Warfare as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) under AFSC 1Z3X1, working closely with Special Operations Forces and Tier 1 combat units.
- Post-retirement, he turned to YouTube to share his knowledge, creating a channel focused on military education and firearms, backed by his combat background.
