About Dakota
Dakota Meyer is a former United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, making him the second-youngest living recipient of the medal and the first living Marine to receive it in 38 years. He also holds the Medal of Valor for his service as a firefighter. As an entrepreneur, he founded Dash Hydrate and Own the Dash. He is a keynote speaker and author of two New York Times bestselling books on leadership and resilience. He is a father of two daughters.
Photo: United States Marine Corps / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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- Medal of Honor recipient
- Battle of Ganjgal
- keynote speaking
- writing New York Times bestselling books
- firefighting
- founding Dash Hydrate and Own the Dash
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