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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Embedded Training Team
- In Afghanistan, Dakota joined an embedded training team.
- Their mission was advising the Afghan National Army, a strategy he believes could have worked better without political interference.
Mission Disagreements
- Dakota disagreed with several aspects of the Ganjgal mission plan, including communication and air support.
- As a result, he was left with the trucks while the team proceeded.
Frustration and Fear
- Initially, Dakota was frustrated at being excluded from the fight at Ganjgal.
- Hearing his team's desperate calls for support, he realized the gravity of the situation.