#OTD in 2010, Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter was serving as an Automatic Rifleman with 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 1st Marine Division in Helmand Province, Afghanistan when his rooftop security position came under attack. When an enemy grenade landed nearby, Carpenter, without hesitation and in complete disregard for his personal safety, threw himself on the explosive, effectively absorbing the blast and saving the life of a fellow Marine. Carpenter’s injuries were substantial, and his recovery took n

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William Kyle Carpenter was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the War on Terrorism in Afghanistan. On November 21st, 2010, Recipient Carpenter went beyond the call of duty when he saved the life of a fellow Marine by throwing himself onto a grenade. Hear Carpenter tell his incredible story with our living history video: https://bit.ly/3zOzv6R | Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter suffered grievous wounds after shielding another Marine from a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Somehow, he survived, and Fisher House was there to help him and his family. Kyle’s story is remarkable. At the age of 24, Kyle received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions, making him the youngest current recipient of the Medal of Honor. #MedalofHonor #MedalofHonorDay | Fisher House Foundation

Get to know the Corps' next Medal of Honor recipient. Cpl. Kyle Carpenter relives his journey to the Medal of Honor through letters to his mother. From recruit training to a phone call from the president, Carpenter talks about his recovery after being wounded in Afghanistan and the strength he's drawn from his family. Have questions for Kyle? He'll answer your questions Monday, June 16 from 3 to 4 p.m. EDT during a live Q&A. Or, follow our Instagram page @marines and send him a video question wi