Medal of Honor recipient, Dakota Meyer, a veteran of the War in Afghanistan visits amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) Feb 22.
Mrs. Bonnie Amos, Portland’s sponsor and wife of the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James Amos, brought onboard Meyer to conduct a question and answer session with Sailors and Marines.
Amos and Meyer were visiting San Diego as Ambassadors for the Hiring Heroes USA program at the USS Midway Museum. The program’s mission is to empower and hire U.S. military veterans and their spouses to succeed in life after the military.
“I was excited when we got to San Diego for our fellowship program,” said Amos. “I told Dakota we have to go tour my ship.”
Meyer, the second-youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor was recognized for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He earned the Medal of Honor when, under enemy fire, entered an area guarded by insurgents in an effort to locate missing service members. During his search, he evacuated 13 U.S. service members and several Afghan Soldiers.
Meyers ended his military career in 2010 when he went on to work for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and BAE Systems here in San Diego. He now owns his own business called “Flipside Canvas”, an inspirational and patriotic home decor art company.
“I am honored to be here and I am honored every time I see someone in uniform,” said Meyers. “Getting out and seeing you all are the proudest moments for me and it’s an honor to talk to service members and I thank you all for having me.”
Portland is currently pier side San Diego during her Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) phase. PSA improves the ship to allow the crew to work safer, more efficiently and longer at sea, supporting its crew and allies during times of war or peace. Portland is the 11th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship.
| Date Taken: | 02.22.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 02.26.2019 16:25 |
| Story ID: | 311992 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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