Why this Medal of Honor recipient is reenlisting after not serving for 15 years

Why this Medal of Honor recipient is reenlisting after not serving for 15 years

In a rare move for the U.S. military, Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer has reenlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve after 15 years out of uniform.

Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer Reenlists in Marine Corps Reserve, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Administers Oath

Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, has re-enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve, citing a profound sense of duty. His commitment echoes the urgent call for service in today's America.

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer reenlists in Marine Corps Reserve, says ‘mission never left’ him

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer re-enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve after nearly 15 years, joined at a ceremony by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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In a rare move for the U.S. military, Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer has re-enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve after 15 years out of uniform. Meyer says the decision comes from a deep sense of unfinished duty and a desire to inspire others to serve. “There’s never been a better time to serve our country than right now,” Meyer said Friday on “America’s Newsroom.”  “There’s never been a need, like we need right now, of good men and w…

Dakota Meyer's Legacy of Service, Sacrifice

APRIL 18, 2025 – Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer served on active duty in the Marine Corps from 2006 to 2010, but his commitment to service extended far beyond his military tenure, reflecting a lifelong dedication to his country, community and fellow veterans. Early Life and Path to ServiceBorn June 26, 1988, in Columbia, Kentucky, to Felicia Gilliam and Mike Meyer, Dakota grew up on his father’s farm in the rolling hills of Green Cou…