Dakota Meyer stands with his grandparents for a photo before the Medal of Honor ceremony, Sept. 15, 2011. Meyer received the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for valor, from President Barack Obama in Washington, Sept. 15, making him the first living Marine recipient since the Vietnam War. Meyer was assigned to Embedded Training Team 2-8 advising the Afghan National Army in the eastern provinces bordering Pakistan. He will be awarded for heroic actions in Ganjgal, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2009.
Date Taken: | 09.15.2011 |
Date Posted: | 09.16.2011 11:30 |
Photo ID: | 457778 |
VIRIN: | 110915-M-9999X-001 |
Resolution: | 3264x1952 |
Size: | 1.41 MB |
Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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