On the cover of MARINES magazine is Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Louis Meyer (born June 26, 1988) is a veteran of the War in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Dakota Meyer is the second youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, the third living recipient for either Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan and the first living Marine in 38 years to be so honored

On the cover of MARINES magazine is Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Louis Meyer (born June 26, 1988) is a veteran of the War in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Dakota Meyer is the second youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, the third living recipient for either Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan and the first living Marine in 38 years to be so honored