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Dakota Meyer

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Dakota Meyer is a United States Marine. A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on 8 September 2009 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Meyer is the second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient and the third living recipient of either the Iraq War or the War in Afghanistan.

Meyer was born and raised in Columbia, KY, and is a father of 2 beautiful daughters. Dakota enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2006 after graduating from Green County High School. He completed his basic training at Parris Island Recruit Training Depot later that year. In 2007 Dakota became one of the youngest school-trained snipers in the Marine Corps. Dakota deployed twice to combat.

In 2007, he deployed to Iraq, and in 2009-10, he deployed to Afghanistan. For his actions on his last deployment to Afghanistan, Dakota became the first living United States Marine in 41 years to receive the Medal of Honor. After leaving the military, Dakota has continued his passion for serving. Dakota serves his community through his work as a Firefighter and First Responder and as an active father, church member, and volunteer.

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