The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James Amos,
The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James Amos, and then-Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Carlton Kent, presented Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter with the Purple Heart medal for injuries he sustained Nov. 21,... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter snowboards during a family vacation before d...
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter snowboards during a family vacation before deploying to Afghanistan.
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter waits to depart for Afghanistan.
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter waits to depart for Afghanistan.
Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, left, Medal of Honor
Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, left, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks to Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, right, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, before a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing evening colors ceremony he... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, visits the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, June 25, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was awarded the Medal of Honor at the ... More
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter was wounded when he attempted to
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter was wounded when he attempted to shield a Marine from an enemy hand grenade Nov. 21, 2010. Carpenter's body absorbed the brunt of the blast, severely injuring him, but saving the life of his... More
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, center right, and Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter, center left, address Marines prior to an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washin... More
The Staff Director, Headquarters Marine Corps, Maj.
The Staff Director, Headquarters Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. Michael R. Regner, center, poses for a photo at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., June 18, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael C. Guinto/Released)
Fans watch a baseball game at Petco Park, the home
Fans watch a baseball game at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, not shown, threw out the cer... More
Retired Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter gives remarks during
Retired Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter gives remarks during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Ball in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2014. The Society provides financial assistance and education, as well as other p... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter addresses Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was awarded the Medal of Honor at the White House on June... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, greets a Marine sergeant major after attending a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Meda... More
Kyle Carpenter poses for an official W. Wyman King Academy football ph...
Kyle Carpenter poses for an official W. Wyman King Academy football photo.
On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama will award
On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Corporal Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor ... More
Retired Marine Corps Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter
Retired Marine Corps Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter reacts to being awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, June 19, 2014. Carpenter became the eighth living recipi... More
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter addresses Marines at the base theater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 23, 2014. During the visit, Carpenter also visited Wounded War... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, front row center, poses for a photo during a visit to Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Va., June 17, 2014. Carpe... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter tours the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., June 18, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of the United States Barack Obama during a... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo with Marines during a visit to his old unit, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2014. The visit is part ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo while visiting the Washington Nationals baseball team in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Hon... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, second from left, poses for a photo during a tour of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 18, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the Pr... More
Lance Cpls. Kyle Carpenter and Griffin Welch before their deployment w...
Lance Cpls. Kyle Carpenter and Griffin Welch before their deployment with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines to Afghanistan.
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, conducts part of his Medal of Honor media tour in Arlington, Va., June 17, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of th... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, poses for a photo during a visit to Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Va., June 17, 2014. Carpenter will re... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, greets a guest following his Medal of Honor award ceremony inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. June 19, 2014. Cpl. Carpenter... More
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter with his mother, Robin
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter with his mother, Robin.
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter participates in an ESPN video shoot in Arlington, Va., June 17, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of the United States Bara... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo inside the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., June 19, 2014. Cpl. Carpenter was awarded the Medal of Honor for... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo with a Navy sailor during a visit to Wounded Warrior Battalion West, Camp Pendleton, Ca., June 23, 2014. The visit is part of a me... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo with a guest following his Medal of Honor award ceremony inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. June 19, 2014... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, attends a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of the U... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo with a Marine staff sergeant following his Medal of Honor award ceremony inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D.... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo with a Marine sergeant following his Medal of Honor award ceremony inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. Jun... More
The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett
The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett gives a motivational speech to Marines from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon after a mile and a half run to the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlin... More
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to
President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to retired Marine Corps Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, June 19, 2014. Carpenter became the eighth living recip... More
A U.S. Marine presents a Non-Commissioned Officer sword
A U.S. Marine presents a Non-Commissioned Officer sword to Retired U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., June 23, 2014.... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, conducts part of his Medal of Honor media tour in Quantico, Va., June 17, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of the U... More
From left, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps,
From left, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr.; Lt. Col. Daniel Tarbutton; and Maj. Jeffrey Pelt pose for a photo at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 11... More
From left, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen.
From left, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, gives an address as retired Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter stands by with Marine Corps First Lady Bonnie Amos during an Evening Parade reception a... More
From left, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness;
From left, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. David J. Furness; Maj. Gen. Michael R. Regner; an unidentified individual; Robin Carpenter; retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter; and Robert Carpenter po... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter works out in the fitness center inside the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, Va., June 16, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of ... More
Marine Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, recent Medal
Marine Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, recent Medal of Honor recipient, addresses a crowd aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., during an evening colors ceremony, June 23. The Marines of the 3rd Marin... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, a 22 year-old Marine and
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, a 22 year-old Marine and wounded warrior from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, was honored at the Iron Bowl, a yearly rivalry football game between Auburn University and ... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, center,
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett, center, speaks with Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, left, and another guest during the 2012 Commandant's Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov. 10, 2012, at the Gaylord National ... More
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, right, speaks with Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter following an Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., Ju... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, meets with New York Fire Department officials and officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at the National September 11 Memorial a... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, visits Marines during a visit to his old unit, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour a... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter visits the Washington Nationals baseball team in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of the United... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo with a guest following his Medal of Honor award ceremony inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. June 19, 2014... More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, attends
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, left, attends the Hall of Heroes induction ceremony for retired Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, second from left, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., June 20, 2014. Carpe... More
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James
The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, speaks with Cpl. Kyle Carpenter prior to the annual wreath laying ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Nov. 9, 2013. Th... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter looks out the window of the Presidential Suite of the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, Va., June 16, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the Pr... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter addresses Marines, Sailors and civilians during an evening colors ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, San Diego, Calif... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, speaks with a guest following his Medal of Honor award ceremony inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. June 19, 2014. Cpl. Carp... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, answers questions from followers of the Marine Corps Facebook page during a live "Q & A" session inside the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, Va., June 16... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, second from left, poses for a photo with his parents and South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson, right, during a tour of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., J... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo with New York Fire Department officials and officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at the National September 1... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo with his mother, Robin, at the David Letterman studio in New York City, N.Y., June 25, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour aft... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visit is part... More
Medal of Honor recipient, retired U.S. Marine Corps
Medal of Honor recipient, retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, speaks with Marine Corps First Lady Bonnie Amos during an Evening Parade reception at the Home of the Commandants in Washin... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, receives a plaque at the American Legion Athletics Club in New York City, N.Y., June 25, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was awarde... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo with Marines following his Medal of Honor award ceremony inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. June 19, 201... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo following a colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Ca., June 23, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after h... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter during recovery
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter during recovery.
Pfc. Kyle Carpenter holds guidon.
Pfc. Kyle Carpenter holds guidon.
The sun rises over the Air Force Memorial and the Pentagon
The sun rises over the Air Force Memorial and the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., June 17, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael C. Guinto/Released)
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, foreground left, meets San Diego Padres baseball players in the locker room prior to a game during a visit to Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 201... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, meets San Diego Padres baseball players in the locker room prior to a game during a visit to Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2014. The visi... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, a Medal of Honor recipient, second from right, poses for a photo with members of the Broadway show "Rocky the Musical" in New York City, N.Y., June 24, 201... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter takes part of the first corporals
Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter takes part of the first corporals course for wounded warriors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Md., Jan. 12. Carpenter sustained wounds to the right side o... More
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen.
The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., right, speaks with retired Cpl. Kyle Carpenter during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Ball in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2014. The S... More
From left, Robert Carpenter, Robin Carpenter, retired
From left, Robert Carpenter, Robin Carpenter, retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson, and Maj. Gen. Michael R. Regner, pose for a photo during a tour of Cap... More
From left, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps,
From left, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr.; Marine Medal of Honor (MoH) recipient Robert O'Malley; Marine veteran Kyle Carpenter; and Army MoH recipient Harold Fritz pose ... More
U.S. Marines handle an American flag during a colors
U.S. Marines handle an American flag during a colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Ca., June 23, 2014. The event was attended by retired Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, not shown, ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo with a Marine following a colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Ca., June 23, 2014. The visit is part of a medi... More
Kyle Carpenter during a football game at W. Wyman King Academy
Kyle Carpenter during a football game at W. Wyman King Academy.
Corporal William K. Carpenter, Medal of Honor recipient,
Corporal William K. Carpenter, Medal of Honor recipient, meets Sgt. Maj. James K. Porterfield, sergeant major, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Western Recruiting Region, aboard MCRDSD, June 23. Carpenter... More
Flanked by the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the
Flanked by the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Cpl. Kyle Carpenter received the Medal of Honor Flag.
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter addresses Marines at the base theater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 23, 2014. During the visit, Carpenter also visited Wounded War... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, practices throwing a baseball from the pitching mound during a visit to Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres baseball team, in San Diego, Calif., J... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, right,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, right, receives a Medal of Honor flag from the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, left, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Jame... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo with a Marine sergeant major following his Medal of Honor award ceremony inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D.... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, left, greets friends inside the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, Va., June 16, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of the United... More
From left, Robert Carpenter, Robin Carpenter, retired
From left, Robert Carpenter, Robin Carpenter, retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson, and Maj. Gen. Michael R. Regner, pose for a photo during a tour of Cap... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter sits for a haircut in Bethesda, Md., June 16, 2014. Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor from the President of the United States Barack Obama during a ... More
Kyle Carpenter poses for an official W. Wyman King High School graduat...
Kyle Carpenter poses for an official W. Wyman King High School graduation photograph.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter (Ret.) poses
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter (Ret.) poses for a photo, Arlington Va., March 18, 2014. Cpl. Carpenter is being awarded the Medal of Honor June 19, 2014 for his actions in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps... More
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter receives the Medal of Honor Flag
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter receives the Medal of Honor Flag at today's ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington.
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo inside the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va., June 19, 2014. Cpl. Carpenter was awarded the Medal of Honor for ... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter visits his old unit, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, at Camp Lejeune, NC., June 27, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was awarded the Medal of Ho... More
Then Sgt. Luke Billingsley, front left, a drill instructor
Then Sgt. Luke Billingsley, front left, a drill instructor with Company “B,” 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, poses for a photo with Platoon 1040 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parr... More
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, Medal of Honor recipient, and
Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, Medal of Honor recipient, and GySgt. Joe Perera, a native of Los Angeles and member of the Marine Corps' Futures Directorate share a laugh during Carpenter's visit to Marine Week Seattle.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter (Ret.) speaks
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Carpenter (Ret.) speaks to students, Apr. 9, 2014. Cpl. Carpenter is being awarded the Medal of Honor June 19, 2014 for his actions in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. M... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, answers questions from followers of the Marine Corps Facebook page during a live "Q & A" session inside the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, Va., June 1... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, right, poses for a photo with Gunnery Sgt. Cruz Sotelo following his Medal of Honor award ceremony inside the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter,
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, center, poses for a photo with Marines during a visit to Wounded Warrior Battalion East at Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 27, 2014. The visit is part of a media ... More
U.S. Marines handle an American flag during a colors
U.S. Marines handle an American flag during a colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Ca., June 23, 2014. The event was attended by retired Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, not shown, ... More
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter joins service members from Wounded Warrior Battalion East for a group photo during his visit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 27. During his vis... More
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter visits his old unit, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, at Camp Lejeune, NC., June 27, 2014. The visit is part of a media tour after he was awarded the Medal of Ho... More