Response
Dakota and another marine were quick to react. Due to their isolation, four team members had no choice but to commandeer an Afghan National Army truck and drive to their desired location, despite Taliban fire. Dakota manned the machine gun, protecting his fellow soldiers while deterring the enemy militants, despite the fact that he needed to make five return trips. They were able to relieve pressure on teammates, allowing the unit to recover.
Hero
Dakota was without a doubt a hero. The determination to keep driving through live fire in order to save a fellow man can only be described as a heroic act. Twelve Afghan National Army soldiers were evacuated by him and his driver. Many of those who were evacuated were injured, but they were able to provide cover and support for other US soldiers and Afghan troops who were under Taliban attack.
