Kyle Carpenter: Lance Corporal In The United States Marine Corps

Meade, Maryland since October 1942, he departed the United States, 8 February 1943, for duty in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations. While serving as a Staff Sergeant with Company B, 15th Infantry, he was honorably discharged 13 October 1944 and accepted a combat appointment as a second lieutenant in the Army of the United States on 14 October 1944. He then served as Platoon Leader and Company Commander with the 15th Infantry Regiment to August 1945. Upon his return to the United States in September 1945, he was sent to Fort Sam Houston, Texas where he accepted a commission as first lieutenant in the Officers' Reserve Corps on 21 August 1945 and was released from active duty on 21 September 1945. He was Federally recognized as Captain, National Guard of the United States on 19 October 1950. On 14 February 1956, he was Federally recognized as Major, National Guard of Texas and was promoted to Major, National Guard of the United States effective the same date. His status in the National Guard terminated 7 November 1966, by reason of withdrawal of Federal Recognition, and he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve, where he held a commission as a major.

The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award any military personnel can be awarded. Troops have to demonstrate and exceed the certain standard of honor, bravery, and heroism. Most, if not all, earning this award just seems like they were just doing their job and preforming what they were trained to do. Heroism isn’t born into a person; it is entirely earned and demonstrated through the acts of helping others. Many of those awarded, don’t believe they deserve this award because they believe others deserved it more. Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez joined the select few who earned it.

There are many different cultures or social groups that have a language barrier whether that is because of religion, race, or social differences. These language barriers eventually will have to be overcome so that we can all communicate with each other. Out of these social groups, comes the greatest fighting force in the World, The Marine Corps. Marines have a very unique language dialog that has been preserved for hundreds of years Unfortunately, there comes a point in time when a Marine must transition out of the Marine Corps into the “Civilian World” (as we call it). Transitioning is a very exciting time for Marines but it also is very difficult time due to the strong language community that we belong to.

Instead, he put himself in harms way in order to not only accomplish the mission, but to ensure that the few Marines he still had fighting would not be over run. Non Commissioned Officers are called on daily to put the needs of the Marines under their charge above their own. As we move on to more recent examples of exemplary NCOs, one would be remiss to not remember Cpl Jason Dunham. Cpl Dunham was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq in 2004. Again, no better justice can be done than to read his citation. "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004. Corporal Dunham's squad was conducting a reconnaissance mission in the town of Karabilah, Iraq, when they heard rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire erupt approximately two kilometers to the west. Corporal Dunham led his Combined Anti-Armor Team towards the engagement to provide

After many rounds of chemotherapy and radiation that seemed to not help at all, another surgery was performed. This one was to remove the cancerous tumors from his lungs, however the surgery took a turn for the worst and due to complications, it was never completed. So, back to chemotherapy and radiation it was. This went on for what seemed for forever, the news was rarely good.

In the German counter-attack, then-Gunnery Sergeant Ernest A. Janson—who was serving under the name Charles Hoffman—repelled an advance of 12 German soldiers, killing two with his bayonet before the others fled; for this action he became the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor in World War I. Also cited for advancing through enemy fire during the counter-attack was then-Gunner Henry Hulbert.[12]

In order to serve his country and keep all citizens safe from harm he left his wife, his daughter, and his home. While on a mission two months later, Clifford navigated his squad around a burning bunker that exploded soon after they moved. If it weren’t for Clifford’s quick thinking, his squad could have died. Still under heavy fire, Clifford heard a sound that guaranteed a booby trap had been set off. Bravely, Clifford shouted a warning for his squadron and threw himself over the bomb to keep his squad and all surrounding soldiers safe. He took on full impact of the explosion and subsequently died. For his heroic action, Clifford Chester Sims received the the Medal of Honor, the most esteemed honor our nation can give to any soldier. Clifford was buried with full honors in Pensacola, Florida.

During that summer he took many different back strengthening exercises, and in September he was accepted by the Navy. In March 1943, as a lieutenant he took command of a PT (torpedo) boat in the Solomon Islands. On the night of August 2, his boat was cruising west of New Georgia it was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer. He rallied the survivors and managed to get them to an island after being thrown across the deck onto his back. He then towed a wounded man three miles through a rough journey through different seas. He was a very brave man, for several days he risked his life repeatedly, swimming into dangerous waters hoping to find a rescue ship. He finally met up with two friendly islanders and sent them for aid with a message that he carved on a coconut. Back home he received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, and the Purple Heart, but his earlier back injury had been aggravated, and unfortunately he contracted malaria. After an operation on his back, he was discharged early in 1945.

A U.S Marine Corporal shielded a team of “Devil dogs” from a hand grenade. According to the New York Times U.S. Marine, Carpenter threw his body on a grenade to shield his fellow “Devil dogs” in 2010 in Afghanistan. Hand grenades are one of the most awful weapons of war. (www.thewhitehouse.gov). When you jump on a grenade you are not a regular person anymore you are brave, a hero, and very loyal to your men that you would give your life to save other people from a explosive. According to the New York Times, on Thursday June 19, 2014, Carpenter was recognized for being brave and being selfless. His bravery allowed him to be awarded the Medal Of Honor. The Medal Of Honor is the highest military honor. Awarded for personal acts of valor and going above and beyond the call of duty. The evidence given above proves that Carpenter is humble,brave,very loyal to his men,and a hero.

ere is Marine Corporal Jose Armenta in his tent on the night before getting blown up in Afghanistan. He jokes with Mulrooney and Berry and the medic the guys have nicknamed “Christ.” He feeds and waters his dog, Zenit, a sable-coat German shepherd. He lets Buyes, who will be dead in three months, ruffle Zenit’s fur, for the radioman is crazy about the dog.

As an infantryman for 19-years, including three tours in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and South Korea, he lugged packs weighing 35-pounds, and more, while walking up to 20 miles a day. The physical stress took its toll in two herniated discs and degenerative disc disease, commonly called a Military Back. The last five years of service, he was medically switched to logistics due to his back problems and retired in 2013.

Now while serving in Iraq he was wounded by the enemy and received the Purple Heart.

Colin was wounded during both tours, although injured, he overcame his injuries and continued to serve. He received the bronze star for acts of heroism in a combat zone, purple heart for wounded in service,

He attended in residence Intermediate Level Education from January to April 2011 at Fort Lee, Virginia and is a member of the Army Acquisition Corps. His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and Army Service

In 2004, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve as a Special Forces candidate in the category 18X which is an Active Duty Enlistment Option but did not complete training because of a leg injury. He wanted to be in the army because he wanted to help to free people from things that were occurring during the Iraq war.