The Megyn Kelly Show Running Directly Into the Fight, Honoring Those We've Lost, and Fatherhood, with Dakota Meyer | Ep. 331
May 27, 2022
Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. Marine, shares his harrowing experiences from the Battle of Ganjigal in Afghanistan. He discusses the importance of accountability and staying strong in the face of danger. Dakota recounts his decision to defy orders and run into the fight, the emotional complexities of war, and the cost of military service, including his own struggles with mental health. He reflects on fatherhood’s transformative power and emphasizes empathy and love amidst loss and sacrifice.
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Big Mike's Influence
- Dakota Meyer's teenage mom struggled to raise him alone.
- Big Mike, his adoptive father, stepped in and provided a stable, loving home on a Kentucky farm.
Unapologetically You
- Big Mike taught Dakota the importance of staying true to oneself, regardless of social pressures.
- He emphasized accountability and doing the right thing, values reflected in how he lived.
Challenge Accepted
- A Marine recruiter challenged Dakota, saying he wasn't tough enough.
- This motivated him to enlist, and he signed up for infantry, celebrating his 18th birthday in boot camp.