Overview

• Dakota Meyer officially reenlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve on April 17, 2025, in a Pentagon ceremony led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• Meyer’s decision to return was inspired by a moment of self-reflection after advising a fellow Marine to remain in service.
• As the first living Marine in four decades to receive the Medal of Honor, Meyer’s actions during a 2009 ambush in Afghanistan saved nearly three dozen lives.
• Meyer’s part-time role in the Marine Corps Reserve will balance his civilian life while adhering to military restrictions on political activity while on duty.
• His return highlights both his personal commitment to service and the complexities of reintegrating a high-profile figure into military ranks.