Quick Info
| Profession | Former Marine and Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/06/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Dakota Meyer
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed Dakota Meyer as senior advisor to the Pentagon's Barracks Task Force, which addresses substandard living conditions in military housing. Meyer was tasked with visiting military installations across the country, starting with several bases in California, to assess barracks and meet service members. The appointment was announced in a video on social media.
Dakota Meyer completed the Marine Corps Basic Reconnaissance Course at Camp Pendleton, California, earning the 0321 reconnaissance Marine occupational specialty. He graduated with class BRC 2-26, marking a return to the Marine Corps after leaving active duty in 2010.
Dakota Meyer reenlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in a ceremony at the Pentagon, with the oath administered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He became the first Medal of Honor recipient to reenlist after leaving service.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dakota Louis Meyer is a United States Marine Corps veteran who received the Medal of Honor for heroism at the Battle of Ganjgal in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on 8 September 2009. He was presented the award by President Barack Obama on 15 September 2011. In 2025 he reenlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and later completed the Basic Reconnaissance Course. In October 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed him senior advisor to the Pentagon's Barracks Task Force. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Green County High School, graduated 2006 |
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Personal Life
| Military Service | Enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2006 at a Louisville, Kentucky recruiting station, completed recruit training at Parris Island, and served as a scout sniper before deploying to Afghanistan. Left active duty in 2010 and reenlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in April 2025. |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Is the second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. | |
| 2. Is the only Medal of Honor recipient serving in a reserve or National Guard branch. | |
| 3. Was the first living Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since 1973 for the Afghanistan war. | |
| 4. Was the first Medal of Honor recipient to reenlist after leaving service. | |
| 5. Was described in 2026 as the only Medal of Honor recipient currently serving in the Marine Corps. |
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