In 2010, Kyle Carpenter jumped into the line of fire to save the life of a fellow Marine. In 2014, Carpenter was honored with the U.S. military’s highest award, the Medal of Honor.
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Bravery Under Fire
In 2010, Carpenter deployed to Afghanistan. During a routine patrol, his battalion came under fire from a grenade attack. A military investigation later concluded that Carpenter was injured while protecting his friend Nick Eufrazio from the grenade.
Carpenter’s arms and jaw were broken, and he lost an eye. Eufrazio had extensive shrapnel damage to his face and body. Both of the soldiers survived.
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Recovery and Recognition
Carpenter retired from the military in 2013. In 2014, President Barack Obama awarded him the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony.
In its citation, the military commended Carpenter for his incredible bravery and his willingness to put his life on the line for another.
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Get Inspired by His Story
Carpenter has written a book that will inspire you to create a great life in spite of all the odds.
The name of the book is You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For and it will be available from booksellers in October 2019.
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