Medal of Honor: Sgt. Dakota Meyer

Dakota Meyer joined the Marine Corps on a challenge from a recruiter, but his hometown friends and family say that his service began long before he earned the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Staff Sgt. Will Skelton tells us Dakota's story.

[@TheOneWhoFaps]

Lost his whole team. Hearing those words felt like the heaviest blanket over me. I can't imagine what that makes him feel. Dakota you saved lives that day and those people you saved will never forget what you've done but neither will you. Live on for your brothers. Semper fidelis, Marine.

[@overopensights]

The United States Marine Corps is a 'Golden Thread' That runs through all good things that are American! Brit.

[@crimdell]

Caring and compassionate, yet tougher than hardened steel. US Marines.

[@richardalmaraz2533]

Great example of true patriot, and yet so humble.

[@papastankui6566]

Too bad he got it from Obama.

[@FieldMarshalRommel23]

Dakota, your the epitome of manhood. ps much respect to the Marine Corp from Ireland, we're glad to have you lads on our side...

[@twright3802]

Corps....its Corps....pronounced " Core"

[@FieldMarshalRommel23]

I know that?

[@1967Leather]

Fucking unbelievable act of valor. Truly staggering. Unbelievable he lived through it.

[@GarageCrazy]

Semper Fi !!!! One of the reasons a brother is always a brother. I can't wait till I join 2 years !!

[@billpadilla6118]

Dakota, you a true hero. God bless you

[@bobkd5fjd823]

Made me proud to be an American and an Army Soldier of the Vietnam War. Thank you Sgt. Dakota Meyers!

[@nickidawson6721]

Thank you for your service as well !

[@nickidawson6721]

And he worked with special needs ! This man is awesome 👏🏼 I love you man !

[@Anshuman566]

When you go straight 5 times BACK into enemy territory ,, that's unmatchable, unthinkable, and an insane thing to do ,,, but as martyr Dacota said , never leave a man behind ,he stood to his words ,and to the oath that every soldier takes .. this inspiring story must be included in textbooks so that the younger generation could realise the cost of their freedom ,,, Salute from India . Jai Hind .

[@murrica574]

Salute back to you and India. Thank u for ur kind words

[@geraldeangordon581]

i enjoyed this about the marines ,those are high honers i honer the us marines my husband was in there27 years ,they are tough men an very smart god bless the men that honer an put their lives fighting to save our lives amen

[@SoCxXerXceS]

Simply amazing. I am so proud to be an American.

[@dmilme]

Semper Fi!! We need more like you!!! God Bless you!

[@danielmcwilliams1612]

One thing you have to say about this guy. He is a worker and a leader he knows how to connect and how to handle a situation

[@CarlosEnriqueAmaro]

Wow... I'm speechless and strive to be just like Srgt. Dakota. I salute you.

[@JG-ud6wv]

Proud to be a USMC Veteran.

[@sillyturtle8989]

Goosebumps all over I wanna be like this guy

[@suntzu02908]

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." This is why Marines should never be under the control of Army leadership /lack of leadership. Sgt Meyer, you have accomplished a mission that many others will never comprehend unless they have worn the boots. Thank-You for showing me that The Marines still have a Brotherhood. USMC RET.

[@steaminbimmin2594]

Semper Fi brother, good shit!

[@socallindsays]

Sgt Meyer is a true example of what it means to be a Marine. Semper Fi

[@nathanas64]

Pure greatness! An example to all.

[@myvideosmyhobbies4475]

God bless you and your mother milk ,raised man , son , friend , brother , future father and COUNTRY HERO, MEDAL OF HONOUR WORTHY MARINE . But he is steel on the ground hardly. Thank you sir . I apologize for my English is not my first language . Salute from ALBANIA BROTHER . WISH YOU HEALTH , SUCCESS , SAFE AND HAPPY LIFE . Respect to you and all your brothers and every single Soldier .

[@hardcorehoulie]

Hero, plain & simple!

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Amazing hero. 🙏🏻

[@genelow4561]

Thank God for these guys. Gene

[@kevintran9326]

Thank you for your service.

[@proudbam]

That's my Marines. The real deal and a real hero. Semper Fi1 OOORah.

[@christian92929]

Wow..... This man is... Words can not explain the bravery and courage.... -Semper Fi!

[@JakeR0cks1]

wow this is truely amazing. I want to be like Sgt. Meyer when i become a marine. What an honorable man

[@jerrypowers5763]

Thank you MARINE, GOD BLESS .

[@StaminaGaming123]

Crazy Respect

[@ztjone01]

Being from Kentucky (Louisville) myself. as well as a junior in high school. this honestly has raised my confidence in myself to rise to the top. to know that if he can do it, I can do it.

[@thefrostyone4851]

I was handed down my great-grandpa's medal of honor that he was awarded for his actions in iwo gima.

[@mmii5755]

SWATBOSS2014 What the fuck are you talking about?

[@capstorm4767]

Asking what gima is Iwo Jima SWAT

[@capstorm4767]

Cool priceless what was his name I actually have a list of all MOH recipients. My son did a school project on MOH recipients Vietnam he focused on. Iwo Jima MOH man thats just ...

[@coopalooop10]

Iwo Jima was ww2. What does that have to do with Vietnam Medal of Honor winners? Two completely different wars

[@capstorm4767]

Are you telling me that

[@king0cans]

Thank you

[@kevinecheverria9801]

Semper first dakota,im army you made so proud .God bless you brother God bless to ou

[@j69d]

Many respects for you, your wounded and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice! Peace and love from the United Kingdom, god bless!!

[@squarebizz78]

Outstanding!! SEMPER Fi

[@500205]

If only every one could be as brave as this man..

[@Em-nj2lh]

God Bless the U.S. Marines

[@franceskryl7433]

God was watching over this brave Marine. This young man, truely is what our great Marines are all about

[@CAPace09]

Sgt. Meyer is an example of what a true Marine is. All us Americans back home should be on our knees thanking God for men like Sgt. Meyer who don't get the reconition they deserve.

[@cjsparkzz]

Semper Fi!!!! He should get his own movie! his story is epic

[@elfowl6873]

HERO!!!!!! God Bless.!!

[@wrightearl34]

That's a Marine that's what we do.

[@00ironcross]

Outstanding. .... SEMPER FI

[@Nathan-sp2si]

💙 amazing Marine!

[@dgratton25]

Semper Fi brother proud of all you boys.dan gratton l/cpl 60 to 64

[@artleybenge12]

Semper Fi Marine. truly inspiring

[@MrDir1]

im just 12 but when im older i want to also join and these kind of people just like Dakota inspire me.

[@badapple4]

SEMPER FI!

[@opgam3r482]

Wow. I'm Familiar with the Marines, our way of life, so on... but that act takes a little more something special, different, an act of God if you will... to be able to stand up after that story took place. Semper Fi Cpl Meyer! You are selfless, and your acts of bravery and dismissal of sacrifice confirms you deserve this medal! Hopefully you get some R&R Stay strong and God Bless!

[@tigersteele9552]

LOVE THAT T-SHIRT!!! SEMPER FI MARINE!!! A TRUE HERO!!!!! MY HUSBAND AND BROTHER ARE .....FORMER MARINES!! OUR SONS WERE.....ARMY AND NAVY!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

[@youngf0341]

Just another example why Marines are a cut above, and a step beyond the rest of the world! OORAH! Job well done Marine! Semper Fi!

[@voltag3man]

his dads name is Mike Meyer's, Fuck that. but this solder went back 4 times in a kill zone to make sure his brothers were safe, good patriot!

[@slicknick8598]

5*

[@pandaslayer6922]

Tom Marine not soldier.

[@00ironcross]

Tom WE ARE NOT SOLDIERS . A MARINE EARNS HIS TITLE.

[@kimbourne6237]

👍👌👏 bless you WOW integrity compassion and empathy !?( The makings of a man ) VERY RARE INDEED. This man is a TRUE MARINE 👏

[@FREDDY01178]

A selfless Hero 👏👏👏

[@jacobfarnsley8017]

Is no one going to talk about the fact that he beat a taliban fighter to death with a fucking rock? That's metal as fuck

[@dzaferbahari3716]

damn, he is like a movie character,'... he is american all the way, the whole nine yards,' born in the countryside, grew up in a farm, kicking challenges in the butt, helps people in needs, hero to many, love his guns, rank of sergeant in military, medal of honor recipient, and most of all he's a marine,'...

[@off-branddrones9797]

This is one hell of a man.

[@ricardojimenez9624]

definitivo ,Dakota un gran en

[@Patrick-dj9dd]

Read this dude's memoir. I read it in middle school and it was fuckin great

[@thtbest5k4t3]

Semper fi!

[@DwayneDeveaux1204]

I have watched several of these ceremonies of various presidents presenting the Medal of Honor. i must say, they all the recipients have the same look on thier faces, like they don't deserve it and they wish the circumstances were different. That's how i know they deserve it. They weren't looking for it.

[@TaskForceRebel]

Semper Fi !!! Sgt. Dakota Meyer

[@seyihiphopman]

*FUCK YEAH*

[@raoke69]

Semper Fi brother... Stay moto!

[@adrop8761]

We solute you!

[@rhippogaming5039]

Quoting 5FDP No one gets left behind

[@KimballPrecisionRifles]

No, 5fdp quotes them. No one gets left behind is a common phrase in the military

[@edwardpf123]

Semper Fi!

[@brucewrecksauce6824]

Every MoH recipient is saluted regardless of by who.

[@stevekon11]

Anyone wondering what the"special needs"student will think when he sees this? My guess is if Dakota had any effect on him at all the student will tell them to rake their "special needs"title and stick it where the sun dont shine.

[@waugamanluc]

wish I had the balls to be a marine

[@d11ful1]

A true American hero

[@maxk9867]

OORAH! brother !

[@civiSapper]

Good ol COP Monte. I went from Abad to monte to bostic all in one day it’s not a fun drive did that a few times a week for 12 months. RCP

[@isuckedsatanoffforaciggare4563]

Dakota looks like the Marine that was at my cousin's military wedding. The guy my cousin married was a Sargeant too, also stationed in Hawaii.

[@erniecapell9917]

Hoorah brother

[@danniejay6769]

He deserved way more...

[@SnazzyNanners]

He did. I think a Silver Star.

[@ihittu]

the command that was relieved because of this.

[@KM-cm1jp]

Semper Fi.

[@Newgenerate]

Wow...

[@willtk-9020]

He also has the Purple Heart

[@afv571]

how does this video have dislikes? all of em were heroes.

[@Bejzbol1993]

Semper Fi Sgt

[@nikolasdaniels6630]

you made it home seagant dakota meyer

[@wandfreak13]

Recruiters man....always know what to say..

[@ricardojimenez9624]

definitivo,zar

[@30pvfd]

Semper Fi

[@mikewarnock1486]

Go in together, come out together, or die together!!!! Vietnam vet USMC A,1/5 1st Mar Div. best of times/worst of times!!!!!!

[@joshbenton810]

the thing I do not get is how he was team leader but there was a gunnery Sgt and a lieutenant I. the team, unless they were not snipers

[@DMethod13]

Now here's a video that definitely has NOT gotten the attention it deserves.

[@19Songa]

Oorah!

[@alldud13]

apparently he was in the same unit as max uriarte

[@CorrosiveSB]

yet no one bothers to return the favor :/

[@nuke00]

Well... I don't think you get any better than that soldier

[@celtichero9]

Semper Fi! Ohhhh RaHHHH

[@Chatflex]

I respect him 100% and one day I shall join to.

[@ARMYboy513]

all i can say is, Semper Fi