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    Sgt. Dakota Meyer [Image 4 of 8]

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    A young man stands outdoors holding a pair of worn tan military combat boots in both hands with a solemn expression. He is wearing a white 'Green County Dragon Football' t-shirt and khaki cargo shorts. Behind him, an American flag and a United States Marine Corps flag are visible flying on a flagpole.

    GREENSBURG, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    08.03.2011

    Photo by Sgt. Jimmy Shea 

    Defense Media Activity - Marines

    Dakota Meyer, 23, displays the combat boots he wore during an eight hour battle in Ganjgal, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2009, on his dad's farm in Greensburg, Ky., Aug. 3. Meyer will be receiving the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for valor, from President Barack Obama in Washington, Sept. 15, making him the first living Marine recipient since the Vietnam War. Meyer was assigned to Embedded Training Team 2-8 advising the Afghan National Army in the eastern provinces bordering Pakistan. He will be awarded for heroic actions in the Ganjgal Valley, Sept. 8, 2009.

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    Date Taken: 08.03.2011
    Date Posted: 08.12.2011 18:14
    Photo ID: 442365
    VIRIN: 110803-M-8329S-041
    Resolution: 2384x3426
    Size: 4.68 MB
    Location: GREENSBURG, KENTUCKY, US
    Web Views: 417
    Downloads: 79

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    A man wearing a white football t-shirt and khaki cargo shorts is preparing to swing a golf club at a yellow golf ball on a grassy field. In the background, an American flag and what appears to be a United States Marine Corps flag are flying on a flagpole. The setting appears to be an informal outdoor area rather than a formal golf course, with a white pickup truck and a propane tank visible in the background.
    A young man in a white t-shirt and khaki cargo shorts has just completed a golf swing in an open grassy area near parked vehicles. In the background, an American flag and what appears to be a United States Marine Corps flag are flying on a flagpole. The setting appears to be an informal or makeshift driving area rather than a formal golf course.
    A pair of well-worn tan military combat boots are placed on a concrete or stone surface outdoors. The boots show significant signs of heavy use, including dirt, scuff marks, and general weathering. A name tag reading 'MEYER, D' is visible inside the top of one boot.
    A young man stands outdoors holding a pair of worn tan military combat boots in both hands with a solemn expression. He is wearing a white 'Green County Dragon Football' t-shirt and khaki cargo shorts. Behind him, an American flag and a United States Marine Corps flag are visible flying on a flagpole.
    A person is displaying two black memorial bracelets, one on each wrist, honoring fallen U.S. Marines killed in action. The bracelets bear the names of military personnel with the date 08SEPT2009. These are KIA (Killed In Action) commemorative bracelets, a tradition of honoring fallen service members.
    A pair of heavily worn, tan/coyote-brown military-style combat boots placed on grass. The boots show significant wear, dirt, and distressing consistent with extensive field use. They are unlaced at the top and positioned side by side facing the camera.
    A pair of worn tan/coyote-brown military combat boots sit on grass in the foreground, sharply in focus. In the blurred background, an American flag and what appears to be a red United States Marine Corps flag fly from a flagpole, alongside a rusty propane tank and wooden fence post. The composition appears to be a deliberate memorial or tribute photograph.
    A pair of worn tan/coyote brown military-style combat boots are placed upright on grass in an outdoor setting. The boots show significant wear and dirt, suggesting heavy use. The background is blurred with trees, a pole, and what appears to be a light-colored structure visible in the bokeh.

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