Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, reenlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve 15 years after his initial service. His decision was influenced by a conversation with another Marine about reenlistment, prompting him to reflect on his own commitment to service. Meyer emphasized the importance of living by the standards he sets for others, leading him to reevaluate his choices. He expressed a long-standing desire to return, feeling he could contribute as an asset to the Corps. His story not only reflects personal dedication but also the values of the Marine Corps.
"You've got to be who you say you are and live by the standards you expect everybody else to live by," Meyer said in a Marine Corps release on his return.
"I had to look in the mirror and lay out who I wanted to be, then turn around and assess all my decisions and habits and decide if they were helping me get closer to who I needed to be."
"I would say that there has probably not been a day that I've been out that I haven't wanted to come back in," Meyer told reporters during a press briefing before the ceremony.
"I finally just got to a point where I felt like I would be an asset and I felt like I could come back in and contribute," he said.
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